Germany need a win or a draw at home to Slovakia to secure their World Cup place. Check out our preview and betting tip here!
Germany vs Slovakia
Germany vs Slovakia Form and Head to Head
Germany enter this match after a 2-0 victory over Luxembourg in their last game. The Nationalmannschaft have been in fine form recently, winning four of their last six matches in the World Cup Qualification UEFA. Their other results include wins against Northern Ireland (twice) and Luxembourg again, alongside a loss to France and a previous defeat to Slovakia.
Slovakia also come into this fixture on the back of a win, having edged out Northern Ireland 1-0 in their previous match. The Repre have won four of their last six games in the World Cup Qualification UEFA. Their recent form includes victories against Luxembourg (twice) and Northern Ireland again, along with a loss to Northern Ireland and defeat to Israel in a friendly.
The previous encounter between these two nations saw Slovakia triumph with a 2-0 victory on home soil.
Across the last six meetings, the head-to-head record is evenly split, with both Germany and Slovakia claiming three victories apiece.
Germany vs Slovakia Predicted Lineups
Germany (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Raum, Tah, Anton, Baku; Goretzka, Kimmich; Sané, Wirtz, Gnabry; Woltemade
Slovakia (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Hancko, Obert, Škriniar, Gyömbér; Rigo, Lobotka, Bero; Haraslín, Ďuriš, Strelec
Germany vs Slovakia Team News
Germany will be without several key players for this match, including ter Stegen, Rüdiger, Musiala, and Havertz. However, Kimmich and Schlotterbeck could return to the starting lineup after recovering from minor issues. Woltemade is expected to lead the line again.
Slovakia are likely to field a strong team, with Dúbravka, Škriniar, Hancko, Ďuriš, Rigo, and Strelec all expected to start.
Who is the betting favourite in Germany vs Slovakia?
Germany are 1/4 favourites to get the win they need to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup. Slovakia are 11/1 underdogs, with the draw available to back at 11/2.
| Germany vs Slovakia Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Germany Win | 1/4 | Unibet |
| Draw | 11/2 | BetVictor |
| Slovakia Win | 11/1 | Bet365 |
Odds last updated at 17:30, Monday 17th November.
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Germany vs Slovakia Match Prediction
Germany come into Monday’s decisive clash after a 2-0 win over Luxembourg, with Nick Woltemade’s brace keeping them top of Group A on goal difference ahead of Slovakia.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side have responded well since losing to Slovakia in their opener, winning four straight games, but their place as group winners is still at risk. Germany are already assured a top-two finish, yet defeat here would send them into the playoffs, while Slovakia would clinch first place with a victory.
Francesco Calzona’s team also arrive in strong form after edging Northern Ireland 1-0 and have beaten Germany in two of their last three meetings.
With both sides already qualified and the group still up for grabs, this has the feel of a tight, high-stakes encounter.
Score Prediction: Germany 1-1 Slovakia
Germany vs Slovakia Player Stat Trends
Matús Bero has committed over 2.5 fouls in 3 out of 3 games.
David Raum has scored or assisted in 3 out of 4 games.
Matús Bero has committed over 1.5 fouls in 5 out of 5 games.
Nick Woltemade has scored in 2 out of 3 games.
Lukás Haraslín has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 games.
Germany vs Slovakia Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip for Germany vs Slovkia is Matus Bero 3+ fouls, Ridle Baku 1+ foul, and Nick Woltemade to score anytime.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 8/1 with bet365, it's as short as 7/2 elsewhere.
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