Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the World Cup qualifying match.
The match is scheduled for 8 September 2025. Slovenia showed resilience by holding Sweden to a 2:2 draw, and now they are ready to test themselves against an even sterner opponent in Switzerland.
Switzerland
Switzerland are rediscovering form after a poor UEFA Nations League campaign, in which they failed to win across six matches. Across four friendlies in 2025, the team delivered three comprehensive wins, and they opened qualifying with a 4:0 win over Kosovo. The attack is functioning well with Breel Embolo leading the line; he scored twice in the opener and could have had a hat-trick.
Slovenia
Slovenia performed superbly against Sweden. They produced only 0.68 xG yet still scored twice and took a point (2:2). This pattern has been recurring: in their last five competitive matches they were second-best in xG but avoided defeat. Their main hope is a disciplined defence marshalled by Jan Oblak, while Benjamin Šeško is the focal point in attack, even if he has been quiet of late. The newcomer to Manchester United is not short of support, with five different players scoring once across the last three matches.
Switzerland vs Slovenia Prediction
The hosts are favourites with the bookmakers after a bright start, but Slovenia have repeatedly shown they can contain top-class opposition. The visitors look capable of staying in the contest and avoiding a heavy defeat.
