Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the World Cup qualifying match.
For Luxembourg this fixture is a chance to redeem themselves after defeat to Northern Ireland and to prove they can at least compete on home soil. Slovakia, buoyed by their sensational win over Germany, now have a genuine shot at challenging for top spot in the group.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg endured a dreadful Nations League campaign, failing to win a single match in their group and scoring only three times across six fixtures. In 2025 they have only occasionally shown signs of life, such as the friendly win over Sweden (1:0), but such flashes are rare. Their latest outing ended in a 1:3 loss to Northern Ireland, marred by defensive blunders and a loss of focus after a red card.
Slovakia
Slovakia, meanwhile, are pragmatic and built for results. The team impressed in the Nations League, only bowing out in extra time of the play-offs against Slovenia (0:1 on aggregate). Their qualifying campaign began in style with a 2:0 victory over Germany at home, with David Strelec — who finished as Slovakia’s top scorer in the Nations League with four goals — finding the net again.
Luxembourg vs Slovakia Prediction
Against a depleted Luxembourg side coming off poor results, Slovakia look strong favourites. Riding the momentum of their triumph over Germany, they should consolidate their position with another win.
