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Slovakia vs Slovenia Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Thursday, Mar 20
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Tehelné Pole, Slovakia

Slovakia's national football team will play host to Slovenia in the playoff clash of the Nations League campaign at the Tehelné Pole. Both teams had a decent start to the Nations League campaign but have endured a mixed run in their last few games.

Following their 1-0 win over Estonia in their latest Nations League tie, Slovakia's national football team have been victorious in four of their six recent games. They have also gone four games unbeaten at home and could eke out a narrow win on Thursday night. The hosts have a puncher’s chance of qualifying for Group B of the Nations League.

Meanwhile, Slovenia's national football team has produced an underwhelming performance in the Nations League as they failed to win three of their last four matches in the competition. Benjamin Sesko who scored a hattrick earlier in the competition against Kazakhstan is expected to lead the attack for Matjaz Kek's side.

Slovakia national football team news

Slovakia will have the likes of Matus Bero, Stanislav Lobotka, and Laszlo Benes in the middle of the park whereas defenders Denis Vavro and Adam Obert will be stationed in the heart of defence.

Slovenia national football team news

Meanwhile, Slovenia would be without suspended midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin in this crucial tie. Jan Oblak is set to return in between the sticks whereas Benjamin Sesko will lead the line alongside Zan Vipotnik in a front two.

Slovakia vs Slovenia Predicted Lineups

Slovakia predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Greif

Defenders: Gyomber, Vavro, Obert, Hancko

Midfielders: Bero, Lobotka, Benes

Forwards: Suslov, Bozenik, Tupta

Slovenia predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Oblak

Defenders: Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janza

Midfielders: Stojanovic, Gaso, Elsnik, Mlakar

Forwards: Vipotnik, Sesko

Slovakia vs Slovenia Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only nine times in the past, with Slovenia winning three of those games. Slovakia managed only two wins whereas the remaining four games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Slovakia vs Slovenia

Stanislav Lobotka (Slovakia)

Slovakian midfielder Stanislav Lobotka is expected to earn his 66th international cap for the home side. The Napoli man has developed into one of Europe’s most impressive midfielders and played a vital role throughout this competition.

Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia)

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko scored a hattrick earlier in the Nations League and has secured five goals in his last six group-stage matches. The 21-year-old striker has been in blistering form for Leipzig this season as he has already bagged 17 goals and six assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.

Slovakia vs Slovenia Prediction

Slovakia's national football team made a decent start to their Nations League campaign and ended their group-stage schedule with a 1-0 victory over Estonia. Under the management of Francesco Calzona, Slovakia found the net on nine occasions in their last five games. The hosts are also unbeaten in their last four games at home.

Slovenia's national football team drew 1-1 with Austria in their last Nations League tie before wrapping up their group-stage schedule. The visiting side has struggled at the back as they have conceded eight times in their last four games. Their form on the road is particularly concerning as they are winless in five of their last six games.

Predicted Score: Slovakia 2-1 Slovenia

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