Slovenia vs Switzerland: Preview, Predictions, H2h, Lineups Preview, Lineups, H2h for October 14, 2025

An important match in the 8th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be held on Monday at the Stožice Stadium in Ljubljana, where Slovenia faces Switzerland. A bet on this matchup offers promising odds for a favorable outcome.

Match Preview

Slovenia enters this game with mixed results. They recently secured a draw against Kosovo (0-0), marking their first clean sheet in six qualifying matches. However, they have only one win in their last six games, and scoring has been a struggle.

Historically, Slovenia performs better at home, having avoided defeat in 12 of their last 13 home qualifiers. Under Matjaž Kek, the team tends to play a cautious style, which may prove challenging against a strong Swiss team.

Switzerland, on the other hand, is performing well, leading their group. Managed by Murat Yakin, the team has won all their qualifying matches and hasn’t conceded a goal in seven consecutive games. Their last match saw them defeat Sweden 2-0, showcasing their strong form.

Switzerland excels in defense and attack, scoring at least two goals in six of their last seven matches. They have also been successful away from home, winning 10 of their last 13 qualification games. In Ljubljana, they aim to solidify their group lead and work towards qualifying for the World Cup.

Probable Line-ups

• Slovenia: Jan Oblak, Žan Karničnik, Jaka Bijol, David Brekalo, Erik Janža, Jon Gorenc-Stanković, Timi Elšnik, Adam Gnezda Čerin, Sandi Lovrić, Benjamin Šeško, Žan Vipotnik
• Switzerland: Gregor Kobel, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Ricardo Rodriguez, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Ruben Vargas, Fabian Rieder, Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye

Match Facts and Head-to-Head

• Switzerland remains unbeaten in their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches.
• Slovenia has not lost in 12 of their last 13 home qualifiers.
• In their previous encounter, Switzerland defeated Slovenia 3-0.

Prediction

While Slovenia has a solid home record, Switzerland’s current performance makes them the favorites. Yakin’s side is in control during matches and rarely falters. A predicted outcome is a “Switzerland win” at odds of 1.76.