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Switzerland vs Slovenia Confirmed Lineups
Competition | UEFA Nations League B |
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Match Date | Saturday 3 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Thermoplan Arena |
The starting lineups for the Switzerland vs Slovenia fixture in the UEFA Nations League B have been confirmed.
Switzerland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gregor Kobel, Ricardo Rodríguez, Zachary Athekame, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Remo Freuler, Johan Manzambi, Ardon Jashari, Dan Ndoye, Michel Aebischer, Zeki Amdouni
Substitutes: Fabian Rieder, Eray Cömert, Isaac Schmidt, Adrian Bajrami, Vincent Sierro, Joël Monteiro, Alvyn Sanches, Marvin Keller, Djibril Sow, Winsley Boteli, Yvon Mvogo, Sascha Britschgi
Slovenia Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Jan Oblak, Erik Janza, Vanja Drkusic, Jaka Bijol, David Zec, Mark Zabukovnik, Aljosa Matko, Sandi Lovric, Zan Karnicnik, Danijel Sturm, Zan Vipotnik
Substitutes: Srdjan Kuzmic, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Matevz Vidovsek, Tjas Begic, David Brekalo, Igor Vekic, Jure Balkovec, Tomi Horvat, Zan Celar, Tamar Svetlin, Jost Urbancic, Timi Max Elsnik
Switzerland vs Slovenia Immediate Reaction
Switzerland
Switzerland have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Gregor Kobel starting in goal behind a defensive unit composed of Zachary Athekame, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji and Ricardo Rodríguez. Remo Freuler anchors the central midfield alongside Ardon Jashari, while Johan Manzambi operates in the advanced central role flanked by Michel Aebischer and Dan Ndoye. Zeki Amdouni is selected to lead the attack as the lone striker.
Slovenia
Slovenia have deployed a classic 4-4-2 shape with Jan Oblak captaining the team from goal behind a back four featuring Vanja Drkusic, David Zec, Jaka Bijol and Erik Janza. In midfield, Mark Zabukovnik and Zan Karnicnik combine through the centre, with Aljosa Matko and Sandi Lovric tasked with providing width. In attack, Danijel Sturm partners Zan Vipotnik as the two-man forward line.
Switzerland vs Slovenia Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's recommended bet builder combines three selections tailored to this Nations League clash: backing Switzerland in the match result market, selecting both teams to score - no, and adding Slovenia defender David Zec to be shown a card.
Switzerland vs Slovenia Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Switzerland are favoured to take all three points on home soil, possessing an established defensive core in Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi and proven international firepower in Dan Ndoye and Zeki Amdouni against a Slovenian side relying on a fresh forward partnership.
Result Prediction: Switzerland to win
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