Moldova vs Slovakia prediction 06.10.2026 | Nations League

Moldova return to Stadionul Zimbru after claiming a deserved 2:1 victory against Kazakhstan in Astana on Friday.

Nicky Clescenco and Petru Popescu gave the visitors a two-goal advantage before Nuraly Alip pulled one back for the hosts.

That much-needed victory was Moldova's first in 17 games over a two-year period and moved Lilian Popescu's side into second place in Nations League C, Group 3.

The Tricolours have now collected four points from three group fixtures. Before their win in Kazakhstan, Moldova secured a 1:1 home draw against the Faroe Islands after a 2:0 defeat in Slovakia on matchday one. 

While a lack of goal has been an issue for many years, the Moldovans have improved in the forward areas in past 12 months. The hosts scored at least one goal in nine of their last 12 matches. All nine games saw BTTS land. 

Head coach Popescu is unlikely to make too many changes from the side that won in Kazakhstan. 

Petru Popescu should retain his place after scoring in Astana, while Nichita Motpan is pushing for a recall after a half-time substitute appearance.

Virgiliu Postolachi remains unavailable through injury.

Slovakia travel to Chisinau after being held to a frustrating 1:1 draw against the Faroe Islands on Friday.

A Gunnar Vatnhamar own goal gave the Falcons a first-half lead, but Adrian Justinussen equalised after the interval to earn the hosts a share of the points.

Vladimir Weiss's side remain unbeaten in the Nations League B, Group 3 with seven points from three fixtures.

Slovakia began their campaign with a 2:0 victory against Moldova before edging past Kazakhstan 2:1 in Kosice.

Despite their strong start, the Falcons have now conceded in successive matches. Both of those games finished with BTTS. That outcome has landed in five of Slovakia’s seven most recent fixtures. 

Head coach Weiss could make some changes to his first XI. Ondrej Duda, Ivan Schranz and Lukas Haraslin are among those in contention to come into the side. 

Matus Bero is unavailable after withdrawing from the squad with a foot injury.