2025/11/17 European World Cup Qualifiers: Germany vs Slovakia ⚽🔥
This week in European World Cup qualifying, the main spotlight shines on Germany vs Slovakia. With first place—and a direct ticket to the World Cup—on the line, this match could decide the fate of the group.
Germany: Favorites back on track 💪
Germany stumbled early, losing in the first round of qualifiers to Slovakia and underperforming in the Nations League. However, they have since regained form, stringing together consecutive victories and catching up in points with their rivals.
In the previous round, Wirtz and company traveled to Luxembourg and secured a comfortable 2-0 win thanks to a brace from new striker Woltemade. Confidence is high heading into this clash.
Slovakia: High hopes but inconsistent ⚡
Under Calzona, Slovakia has achieved a lot in recent years. They reached the Euro playoffs and impressed in the Nations League in March, conceding only one goal in two away matches against Slovenia in extra time.
This qualification campaign started spectacularly with a 2-0 win over Germany, but after victories against Luxembourg, they unexpectedly lost in Northern Ireland. Slovakia will be looking to keep pace with Germany in this crucial encounter.
Germany vs Slovakia: Key Stats & Trends 📊
Germany have won 4 matches in a row
Germany scores 1.7 goals per match and concedes 1.2 goals
50% of Germany matches feature both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.9 goals
Slovakia have won 4 of their last 5 matches
Slovakia scores 0.9 goals per match and concedes 0.7 goals
Only 10% of Slovakia matches feature both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.6 goals
Probable Lineups 📝
Germany: Baumann – Raum, Tah, Anton, Baku – Goretzka, Pavlovic, Gnabry – Wirtz, Woltemade, Sané
Slovakia: Dubravka – Obert, Škriniar, Ďomberger – Hancko, Rigo, Lobotka, Bero – Haraslín, Strelec, Ďuriš
Previous Encounters ⚡
The two sides are evenly matched historically, with three wins each in six meetings. This adds extra spice to a game that could determine the top of the group.
Prediction: Germany to edge a tight game ✅
Germany are expected to take the win, but with so much at stake, this won’t be an open, high-scoring game. Our pick: total under 3.5 goals (odds 1.65).
