Slovenia vs Slovakia prediction and betting tips on March 23, 2025
Game Prediction
In the playoffs for the right to play in Division B of the Nations League, the return match between the national teams of Slovenia and Slovakia will take place on March 23, 2025. In the first encounter, neither team managed to score.
Our prediction for the Slovenia vs Slovakia match
Both teams played in the Euros last year—a rare event for them. The Slovenians were the most "peaceful" participant there. They played draws, either 1-1 or 0-0, both in the group stage (with the Danes, Serbs, and English) and in the playoffs, where they were eliminated by Portugal, failing to score against Diego Costa even in the penalty shootout. Slovakia started the Euros with a victory over Belgium. So even after losing to Ukraine, they secured a playoff spot with a draw in the third round, just like their opponents, Romania, which predictably ended 1-1. In the round of 16, the underdogs were leading against England until the 90th minute, but eventually conceded twice and lost.
The team led by Matjaž Kek defeated Kazakhstan twice in the fall but lost to Norway both at home and away. They competed with Austria for second place, and their head-to-head matches ended in 1-1 draws, but they ultimately finished below. Škriniar and company only won against Estonia and Azerbaijan. However, they were undoubtedly weaker than Sweden, predictably finishing second. And on Thursday, they started the tie with a goalless draw.
Šeško and company score 0.8 goals per game on average. They concede an average of one goal per match with Oblak in goal. The visitors' statistics aren't outstanding either but are better, with a positive ratio of 1.3/1.0.
Slovenia vs Slovakia: Key stats and trends
- Slovenia has lost two of their last five matches
- 40% of Slovenia's matches end with goals by both teams, and the average total goals per match is 1.8
- Slovakia has won four of their last seven matches
- 60% of Slovakia's matches end with goals by both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.3
Slovenia vs Slovakia: Possible Starting Lineups
Slovenia (possible lineup): Oblak - Janža, Bijol, Drkusić, Karničnik - Vipotnik, Elšnik, Lovrič, Stojanović - Šeško, Petrović
Slovakia (possible lineup): Dúbravka - Hancko, Škriniar, Oberta, Ďurica - Duda, Lobotka, Bero - Haraslín, Suslov, Boženík
Previous Matches: Slovenia vs Slovakia
The Slovenians had three consecutive victories. But then they lost, and in the World Cup qualifiers in autumn 2021, both matches ended in productive draws.
Free prediction for the Slovenia vs Slovakia match
At this point, the Slovenians will be the nominal favorites. However, overall, the spectacle is unlikely to change much—we expect "total under 2.5 goals" (odds –1.6).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Nations League standings.