Slovenia vs Cyprus prediction 04.06.2026 | International Friendly

Slovenia possess considerably more individual quality than their opponents, with players such as Benjamin Šeško, Jan Oblak and Adam Gnezda Čerin forming the backbone of the squad.

However, there has been uncertainty surrounding Šeško's availability in recent international windows. Coach Boštjan Cesar recently voiced concerns regarding the striker's fitness management, suggesting his involvement could depend on his physical condition heading into the June fixtures.

Recent results have been somewhat inconsistent. Slovenia have struggled for victories in recent internationals, winning only one of their last eight matches. That run includes a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign in which they failed to win a single game, finished third in their group with just four points, and scored only three goals.

Cyprus arrive in Ljubljana as clear underdogs but have shown occasional signs of improvement over the last year. Their recent form remains mixed, with three defeats in their last four matches, as they continue to struggle defensively, even against opponents of a similar level, conceding twice against Moldova and four times against Estonia. 

The visitors are likely to rely heavily on experienced forward Ioannis Pittas, who remains one of the team's primary attacking threats. Cyprus will probably adopt a compact defensive shape and look to exploit counterattacking opportunities whenever Slovenia commit numbers forward.

At the time of writing, neither side has reported any major new injury concerns ahead of this friendly, though final squad announcements may still lead to late changes.