Fiji vs Slovakia Prediction: Fiji is one of the main outsiders

Prediction for the match between Fiji and Slovakia, which will take place on May 21. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Fiji

Fiji is one of the most exotic teams at the Youth World Cup, but this is not the first time they have made it to the finals of such a high-profile tournament. They made their World Cup debut at the 2015 FIFA World Cup, starting in the group stage with a 1:8 defeat at the hands of Germany, then beating Honduras 3:0, before losing to Uzbekistan 0:3 in the third round before making it to the playoffs. Ahead of the 2023 World Cup, Fiji's ambitions are neither great. They played six friendlies before the World Cup, losing five times and drawing the only game against their home nation's senior team, 2:2.

Slovakia

Surprisingly, Slovakia has only played in the World Youth Championships once. That was back in 2003, when they beat the UAE 4:1, then lost to Burkina Faso 0:1, and then picked a 1:0 win over Panama in the third round. This allowed them to qualify for the playoffs, where they immediately fell to Brazil, losing to them in a hard-fought game in overtime - 1:2. Since then, the Slovaks have not featured in the global finals, and before the World Cup 2023, they played two friendlies against Malta, winning 2:1 and drawing 1:1.

Expert Betting Tips

Fiji is one of the main underdogs at the World Youth Championships in Argentina. The Slovakian team is the clear favorite in the upcoming encounter, possessing a much more powerful squad in terms of names. It's been long since the Slovaks played in a World Cup final, but qualifying for a European tournament is more complicated. They must show their mettle against such a modest opponent by achieving a comfortable win. You can bet on Slovakia to win with a handicap (-3.5).

The Fijian national team looks like the main underdog in Group B at the 2023 FIFA Youth World Cup, but their attack does not look so hopeless. They have scored in six of their last eight matches, including three in a row. And now they will have their chances, as Slovakia's defense does not guarantee quality and safety. In one of the counterattacks, the nominal home team will be able to take advantage. With that in mind, the best option for the prediction seems to be Both teams to Score - Yes, and separately it is worth betting on the total over 4.5.

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