Slovenia vs Sweden Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in a draw.

The Slovenia national football team are all set to host the Sweden national football team for the UEFA FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers fixture. The interesting contest between these teams will take place at the Stadion Stozice.

The Slovenia national football team at home will be keen on beginning things on a positive note. It is going to be their first game of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the European region. They are coming in after securing a win against Bosnia in what was an international friendly.

The Sweden national football team will also be ready to compete in their first World Cup qualifying game. Despite being away from home, they will be feeling confident as they are coming in after winning their last two international friendly matches. The upcoming match is not going to be an easy match for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Stadium: Stadion Stozice
• Date: Saturday, September 6
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Friday, September 5; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Slovenia: D-D-W-W-W

Sweden: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia)

The 22-year-old forward is going to play a crucial part for the Slovenia national football team. Benjamin Sesko has recently signed for Manchester United and has not been very impactful. He will be looking to step up here so that he can help his side stand a chance against the visitors.

🇸🇮😄 pic.twitter.com/snJlsrzNdX

— NZS | FA Slovenia (@nzs_si) September 1, 2025

Alexander Isak (Sweden)

Alexander Isak is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his national football team. Isak dropped some great performances for Newcastle United and now has his big move to Liverpool. He is training hard for his national team and is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Slovenia have never been able to secure a win against the Swedish football team.
• Sweden have won two of their four games against Slovenia.
• This will be the fifth ever meeting between these sides.

Slovenia vs Sweden: Betting Tips and Odds

• Sweden to win
• Alexander Isak to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Slovenia and Sweden are fit to be in action.

Nu inleds resan mot VM 2026 🔥🇸🇮-🇸🇪 | 5 sep🇽🇰-🇸🇪 | 8 sep pic.twitter.com/0JFVHwUyMi

— Svensk Fotboll (@svenskfotboll) August 27, 2025

📋🇸🇮 Znan je seznam vabljenih igralcev za tekmi s Švedsko 🇸🇪 in Švico 🇨🇭🎟️ https://t.co/pCV2aspMPu#SrceBije 🇸🇮 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/AdCYRCgF0j

— NZS | FA Slovenia (@nzs_si) August 26, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Slovenia won: 0

Sweden won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Oblak (GK); Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janza; Petrovic, Cerin; Stojanovic, Lovric, Svetlin; Sesko

Sweden predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Johansson (GK); Ekdal, Hien, Svensson; Bernhardsson, Hugo Larsson, Ayari, Saletros, Bergvall; Isak, Gyokeres

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense fixture between these teams. The Sweden national football team are likely to come up with a win against the Slovenia national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying fixture.

Prediction: Slovenia 1-3 Sweden

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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