Switzerland vs Slovenia prediction 08.09.2025 | World Cup Qualifiers
Switzerland
Kick off:
Date:
Slovenia
1
1.48
X
4.71
2
7.85
Contents
- Competition: World Cup Qualifiers
- Date: 8th September 2025
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Jakob-Park
Switzerland will be looking to maintain their strong start to the FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in Group B when they welcome Slovenia to Basel on Monday. The hosts are clear favourites according to the bookies, with odds of 1.49 at the time of writing. Read our Switzerland vs. Slovenia preview for our thoughts and the latest team news.
Switzerland vs Slovenia Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Switzerland
3 : 2
Slovenia
Euro Qualification
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Slovenia
1 : 0
Switzerland
Euro Qualification
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Switzerland
1 : 0
Slovenia
WC Qualification Europe
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Slovenia
0 : 2
Switzerland
WC Qualification Europe
Since 2012, the two sides have met four times. Switzerland had the edge in that period, winning three times and keeping two clean sheets. Slovenia only managed one win, which came in the Euro qualifications back in 2014. The average number of goals scored per game during this period was two.
Switzerland team overview
Following their successful international break in June, during which they beat Mexico and the USA 8–2 on aggregate, Switzerland were looking to maintain their momentum when they hosted Kosovo on Friday for their Group B World Cup qualifier.
The Red Crosses were outstanding in that encounter, especially in the first 45 minutes, during which they scored four goals. Murat Yakin’s side maintained their four-goal lead to secure a 4-0 victory, and will be aiming to cement their position at the top of the group with another win on Monday.
Following his brace last time out, Breel Embolo has now scored 20 goals for Switzerland, and the Rennes forward will lead the line on Monday, while former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be at the heart of the defence.
Last matches of Switzerland
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Switzerland
4 : 0
Kosovo
WC Qualification Europe
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United States
0 : 4
Switzerland
Friendly International
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Switzerland
3 : 1
Luxembourg
Friendly International
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Northern Ireland
1 : 1
Switzerland
Friendly International
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Spain
3 : 2
Switzerland
UEFA Nations League
Switzerland lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Gregor Kobel
Defenders
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3
Silvan Widmer
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4
Nico Elvedi
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5
Manuel Akanji
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13
Ricardo Rodriguez
Midfielders
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10
Granit Xhaka
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22
Fabian Rieder
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8
Remo Freuler
Forwards
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17
Rubén Vargas
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7
Breel Embolo
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11
Dan Ndoye
Slovenia team overview
Slovenia also enjoyed a perfect international break in June, winning both of their matches. The Little Dragons beat Luxembourg and Bosnia and Herzegovina 3–1 on aggregate, but were unable to extend this winning streak in their opening Group B World Cup qualifier against Sweden.
Nevertheless, head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson will be pleased with the fighting spirit his players showed as they came from a goal down to draw 2–1. Despite failing to score in that game, Manchester United forward Benjamin Šeško will keep his place up front and could be partnered by Sporar.
Last matches of Slovenia
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Slovenia
2 : 2
Sweden
WC Qualification Europe
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Slovenia
2 : 1
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Friendly International
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Luxembourg
0 : 1
Slovenia
Friendly International
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Slovenia
1 : 0
Slovakia
UEFA Nations League
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Slovakia
0 : 0
Slovenia
UEFA Nations League
Slovenia lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jan Oblak
Defenders
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2
Žan Karničnik
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21
Vanja Drkušić
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6
Jaka Bijol
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13
Erik Janža
Midfielders
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20
Petar Stojanović
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22
Adam Gnezda Čerin
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10
Timi Max Elšnik
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8
Sandi Lovric
Forwards
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9
Andraž Šporar
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11
Benjamin Šeško
Prediction
With Switzerland and Slovenia having gone unbeaten in their last four and six matches respectively, it’s difficult to pick a clear winner from this tie. However, I fancy the Red Crosses, given their home advantage and the fact that they won their last three home meetings with Slovenia 6–1 on aggregate. I am expecting a close game that could end in a 1–0 home win.
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals in this game
- Switzerland kept a clean sheet in each of their last two matches.
- Three of the last four meetings between Switzerland and Slovenia ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Only one of the last four competitive away games of Slovenia produced more than two goals.
Main prediction Switzerland - Slovenia
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.03
Switzerland vs Slovenia standings in WC Qualification Europe
| Group B | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Sweden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Kosovo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |