Slovakia vs Ukraine EURO 2024 Group E Matchday 2 preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, possible line-ups

The mood is immensely positive in the Slovakia camp after the 1-0 win over Belgium in their opening Group E fixture, Francesco Calzona's side making the most of Ivan Schranz's goal after just seven minutes despite intense pressure. A second victory would take Slovakia a further step towards the round of 16 – potentially making this their best campaign since EURO 2016. Vindication for a team that pride themselves on their ability to fight above their weight

By contrast, Ukraine had a very frustrating game, losing 3-0 to Romania in a match in which they could not turn possession (66% of it according to the official stats) into goals. Coach Serhiy Rebrov was disappointed, but in an evenly-matched section, his players will not be giving into despair just yet. Past results suggest a close encounter: in eight meetings so far there have been two Slovakia wins and three for Ukraine with three draws. A share of the points in Düsseldorf would certainly suit one team more than the other