Moldova vs Slovakia prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 6, 2026
On October 6, 2026, Moldova and Slovakia will face each other in Matchday 4 of UEFA Nations League Division C. The visitors are determined not to slip up again.
Moldova vs Slovakia team news and expert analysis
Moldova won their group in the previous cycle, collecting nine points from four matches against Malta and Andorra. However, they once again finished bottom in the World Cup qualifiers, managing just one point. They began this campaign on the field of their current opponents and suffered a 0-2 defeat. They then drew at home against the Faroe Islands. In Kazakhstan, though, they pulled off a sensational victory.
Slovakia competed at Euro 2024, where they reached the knockout stage. But they later failed to qualify for the World Cup: they surrendered top spot in their group to Germany, and in the spring unexpectedly lost 3-4 to their very first playoff opponent, Kosovo, at home. In the autumn, after facing Kazakhstan, they also won that match 2-1. Against the islanders away from home, however, they had to settle for a draw, with both sides scoring once.
Popescu's men score an average of one goal per match, while conceding 1.9. Their visitors average 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded.
Previous matches: Moldova vs Slovakia
Moldova unexpectedly won the 2000 friendly. However, Slovakia prevailed in both of their 2002 World Cup qualifying matches.
The visitors are noticeably stronger. We are backing them with a handicap of "-1 goal" (odds – 1.65).
Moldova vs Slovakia: key statistics and trends
- Moldova have lost one of their last five matches
- 70% of Moldova's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.9
- Slovakia have won four of their last six matches
- 50% of Slovakia's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.2
Moldova vs Slovakia: possible starting lineups
Moldova play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Chelyadnik – Baboglo, Iovu, Gerasimenkov, Revenko, Răbciu – Fryatsa, Rață, Perciun – Cleșcenco, Popescu. Postolachi is unavailable.
Slovakia play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Greif – Mesík, Škriniar, Vavro, Valjent – Lobotka, Duda, Suslov – Rigo, Boženík, Strelec. Beneš and Berо will miss the match.
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