Slovakia vs Germany Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Germans dominated the proceedings when these teams last met.

The Slovakia national football team are all set to lock horns with the Germany national football team in a fixture of the UEFA FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Národny Futbalový Stadión is ready to witness the clash.

Despite being at home, the Slovakia national football team will be under pressure as they face the Germans in their opening game of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers of the European region. They do not have a very positive history against their upcoming opponents and will be under pressure.

The Germany national football team are in action for the first time since their UEFA Nations League exit. Their performances in the European tournament were average, but this is a chance for them to come up with some strong performances. They will be away from home, and it will be interesting to see their strategy here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
• Stadium: Národny Futbalovy Stadión
• Date: Friday, September 5
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Thursday, September 4; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Slovakia: W-D-L-L-L

Germany: D-W-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Robert Bozenik (Slovakia)

Robert Bozenik is all set to lead the Slovakia national football team in the attacking front. He will have a big responsibility on his shoulders. For the upcoming fixture, Bozenik must come up with a top performance if he wants his side to stand a chance against the Germans.

Nick Woltemade (Germany)

The Newcastle United forward will be ready to serve for his national team. Nick Woltemade came up with top-notch performances in the U21 Euros. He has caught the eye of many people after his efforts with VfB Stuttgart in the previous season.

Match Facts

• Germany have won three of their last five matches against the hosts.
• They have secured two clean sheets in their last three games against Slovakia.
• Slovakia have won two of their last five games against the Germans.

Germany vs Slovakia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Germany to win
• Nick Woltemade to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Both Germany and Slovakia are ready with all their squad members fit to be in action.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Slovakia won: 3

Germany won: 8

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Slovakia predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Rodák (GK); Gyömbér, Skriniar, Satka; Kmet, Hrosovský, Benes, Hancko; Bero, Bozeník, Tupta

Germany predicted lineup (4-1-3-2)

Nubel (GK); Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Raum; Grob; Adeyemi, Goretzka, Wirtz; Woltemade, Fullkrug

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to use their home ground as an advantage, but the upcoming challenge for them is going to be a tough one. The German national football team are likely to come out on top to defeat the Slovakia national football team in their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Slovakia 1-3 Germany

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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