England’s defence of the European Under 21 Championship got off to the perfect start with a 3-1 win against Czechia, but there’s no time for celebration with Slovenia on the horizon. Find out whether we think England will secure their place in the knockout stages, alongside the betting sites we’re recommending for England’s second match of the tournament.
England U21 vs Slovenia betting offers & free bets
Many people open accounts with new betting sites when there’s a big event on, as the free bets can be used during the rest of the tournament. Here are the betting sites we’d recommend, with at least £40 in free bets available in each case.
| Betting Sites UK | England U21 vs Slovenia U21 Free Bets |
| William Hill | Get £60 in free bets when you deposit & bet £10 |
| BetMGM | Bet £10 and get £40 in free bets |
| Betfair | £50 in free multiples – when you place a £10 bet |
| Spreadex | Bet £10, get £60 in free bets |
| Betfred | £50 in free bets, when you bet £10 |
England U21 vs Slovenia U21 free bets & betting offers – Key T&Cs
- William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. New players using T60 code. Online only. Get £60 bonus split as follows: (i) Deposit £10. Get a £20 Vegas Bonus on selected games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); “(ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, get 4x£10 sports free bets (valid 7 days, excl. virtual sports). Payment & country restrictions & full T&Cs apply. apply. #ad
- BetMGM: New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
- Betfair: Place a min £10 bet on Sportsbook on odds of min EVS (2.0), get £50 in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via cards or Apple Pay will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly. GambleAware.org
- Spreadex: Spread betting losses can exceed deposit. Place a qualifying £10 fixed odds bet at odds of 1/2 or greater and get 3x £10 free fixed odds bets in consecutive days and 6x £5 free spread bets across consecutive days. Qualifying bet cannot be placed in-play or cashed out early. Free bets expire in 28 days if unused. T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
- Betfred: 18+. New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
Where and when can I watch England U21 vs Slovenia U21?
The Under 21 European Championship began on Wednesday 11th June, with the final scheduled for Saturday 28th June. The good news is you’re able to watch the entire tournament for free, as Channel 4 has secured the UK TV rights.
All of England’s matches will be screened on Channel 4 itself, so it’ll be easy to follow their progress, while other matches can either be found on the Freeview channel 4seven or on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube channel.
England U21 vs Slovenia U21 predictions & tips
- England to win and both teams to score @ 13/8 with Sky Bet
- Ethan Nwaneri anytime goalscorer @ 17/10 with BetMGM
- Jonathan Rowe to score at any time and England to win by exactly two goals @ 5/1 with Sky Bet
Young Lions to keep that winning feeling
England made a winning start to their European Championship defence on Thursday and the Young Lions will be confident of backing that up with another success at the expense of Slovenia.
Lee Carsley’s side overcame Czech Republic 3-1 in their Group B opener, leaving them behind Germany on goal difference following the latter’s 3-0 triumph over Slovenia.
Slovenia had over 60% possession in that contest but didn’t create enough with the amount of ball they had, registering just three shots on target from nine attempts.
Head coach Andrej Razdrh knows his side will need to push for the win, as another defeat could spell the end of their qualification hopes depending on what happens in the other group game, and he will demand a more creative performance from his players.
There is hope that Slovenia can find the back of the net, as they come up against an England team who have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four assignments, but another defeat could be heading the way of Razdrh’s troops.
The Young Lions are on a two-game winning streak and they played with a real freedom in that opening win over Czech Republic, finishing with nearly 70% possession and registering six shots on target from 14 attempts.
Both teams to score has landed in England’s last four games and in three of Slovenia’s last five outings, and it would be no surprise to see the nets bulge at both ends in a win for Carsley’s side.
England to win and both teams to score @ 13/8 with Sky Bet
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Nwaneri to stake his claim
Given England’s strength in depth, head coach Carsley could decide to tweak his starting XI for this contest and one player who could benefit is Ethan Nwaneri, who came off the bench in the second half last time out.
That cameo from the bench was the 18-year-old’s third U21 cap and he will be chomping at the bit to get more minutes in this tournament.
Nwaneri, who plays his club football for Arsenal, has one goal from three caps and he looks like a solid option in the anytime goalscorer market.
Ethan Nwaneri anytime goalscorer @ 17/10 with BetMGM
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Rowe to stay on the goal trail
Marseille forward Jonathan Rowe grabbed his second U21 goal when earning his fifth cap in the victory over Czech Republic and he will be hoping to have done enough to retain his place in the starting XI.
The 22-year-old’s pace, power and finishing ability make him one of the deadliest players in front of goal and he looks capable of notching against Slovenia. Finish off this bet builder by adding in England to win by exactly two goals, a bet that has been successful in their last two matches against Portugal and Czech Republic
Jonathan Rowe to score at any time and England to win by exactly two goals @ 5/1 with Sky Bet
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