The Matchday 6 encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Switzerland and Slovenia will take place on September 8 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Switzerland vs. Slovenia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Switzerland
Murad Yakin's team scored four unanswered goals against Kosovo in the last round. The Swiss have won 4 of their last 5 World Cup qualifying matches, with three victories coming with the same scoreline of 4-0. However, they have managed to keep a clean sheet in only one of their last 10 games in this tournament. With 3 points, Switzerland has taken the lead in Group B.
- The team is unbeaten in 11 World Cup qualifying matches (7 wins, 4 draws).
- At home, the Swiss have opened the scoring in 9 of their last 11 World Cup qualifying matches.
- In their last 6 home games in this tournament, the team has not conceded a single goal.
Predicted lineup for Switzerland (4-4-2)
Gregor Kobel – Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Ricardo Rodriguez – Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Ruben Vargas, Fabian Rieder – Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye.
Slovenia
In their last outing, Slovenia shared the spoils with Sweden at home (2-2). In their last five World Cup qualifying matches, the team has suffered just one defeat (2 wins, 2 draws), but they have conceded in 4 of those matches. Slovenia themselves have scored at least two goals in all but one of these encounters. Matjaž Kek's team is currently third in the standings.
- At least three goals have been scored in Slovenia's last 6 World Cup qualifying matches.
- Away from home, the team has lost 6 of their last 8 World Cup qualifying matches (1 win, 1 draw).
- In 7 of their last 9 away matches in this tournament, Slovenia has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Slovenia (4-4-2)
Jan Oblak – Žan Karničnik, Jaka Bijol, Vanja Drkušić, Erik Janža – Petar Stojanović, Timi Elsnik, Adam Gnezda Čerin, Sandi Lovrić – Benjamin Šeško, Andraž Šporar.
Referee:
François Letexier (France)
Matches – 17 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 81;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 35%.
Match Prediction: Switzerland vs. Slovenia
Slovenia has been impressive at home in World Cup qualifiers, losing only once in their last 13 matches. However, their performance changes drastically when playing away. In their last 8 away matches in this tournament, Slovenia has lost 6 times, drawing with Slovakia and only defeating Malta. Against a strong home team like Switzerland, Matjaž Kek's side is unlikely to secure points. Switzerland has won 10 of their last 12 home World Cup qualifying matches.
Slovenia's poor away results are due to several factors, with their unreliable defense being a major issue. They have conceded in 7 of their last 8 away World Cup qualifying matches, only keeping a clean sheet against Malta. Switzerland, on the other hand, has a 5-match scoring streak in this tournament, netting 15 goals in that period. Scoring a couple of goals against their upcoming opponents should not be difficult for the hosts.
Considering these facts, my prediction: Switzerland to win and Total over 1.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
