Ahead of their participation at Euro 2020, Slovakia will use the next three games to assess the development of this squad. However, Tarkovic is also aware of the importance of securing a top-two finish in Group H as the nation aims to reach its fourth major tournament since 2010. Slovakia cannot boast their best form, having finished bottom of their UEFA Nations League group, but they beat Northern Ireland and Scotland in November. That would have been enough to show Tarkovic that his team can deliver against Poland, Sweden and Spain in the summer. Like the visitors, Cyprus have struggled badly in the UEFA Nations League, with just one win in matches against Montenegro, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan. Although the 2-1 win over Luxembourg in November was a step in the right direction, nine defeats in 11 matches have been recorded. Nikos Kostenoglou was appointed as the new national coach last month, but the opening triple-header against Slovakia, Croatia and Slovenia is not ideal for the former AEK Athens player. Cyprus has won just once in its last eleven matches (Wins - 1, Losses - 9). Slovakia has won three and lost three of their last six matches. These two teams have not met in competition since 2007, with Slovakia winning 3-1. Although both teams are not in good form I expect Slovakia to go all out from the first minute because with Cyprus and Malta are 2 games in which they can not leave points if they want to have chances of qualification.