Both Teams to Score

While Slovakia rightly received plenty of plaudits for their performance against Belgium, they rode their luck at times and had to survive some VAR drama.

As such, the Falcons could struggle to shut out a Ukraine side that will be targeting a much-needed three points to breathe some life into their campaign.

Ukraine have fired just three blanks across their last 14 matches, and their greater need for the points here means they will be going for the jugular on Friday afternoon.

However, Slovakia tend to pack a punch of their own, having got on the scoresheet in 12 of their last 14 matches across all competitions.

So given the state of play in the section, coupled with the fact that both of these sides tend to find the back of the net, BTTS makes plenty of sense for the first leg of the bet builder.

Artem Dovbyk To Score Anytime 

Ukraine will look to Artem Dovbyk for inspiration on Friday afternoon and the 26-year-old striker looks the likeliest candidate to find the back of the net in Dusseldorf.

Having finished the domestic season as La Liga’s top scorer with 24 goals, the Girona forward arrived at Euro 2024 in the form of his life.

Dovbyk has also netted 10 times in 29 appearances for his country, including four strikes across his last eight outings.

With Ukraine already fast approaching must-win territory, back their biggest goal scoring threat to find the back of the net against the Falcons.

Ondrej Duda To Be Carded

Slovakia's Ondrej Duda was in the thick of the action against Belgium, giving away no fewer than three free-kicks.

The Hellas Verona midfielder was also averaging north of two fouls per-game during qualifying, not to mention he collected two yellow cards across his eight appearances.

With the onus on Ukraine to attack here, Duda is likely to be assigned plenty of defensive work in Dusseldorf.

Given that Slovakia would happily settle for a draw on Friday afternoon, backing their designated hatchet-man to have his name taken by referee Michael Oliver holds plenty of appeal.