Germany vs Slovakia form
In the opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the German team disappointed when they lost 0-2 during a visit to Slovakia.
Fortunately for Die Mannschaft, thanks to stable performance in the following matches and taking advantage of the missteps of their direct opponents, coach Julian Nagelsmann and his team were able to rise to take the top spot.
Before the final round, Germany and Slovakia had 12 points. However, the home team ranked higher thanks to a better goal difference. As long as they do not lose in the decisive battle in Leipzig, Germany will maintain their top position and a direct ticket to the biggest football festival on the planet.
In all aspects, Germany is holding many advantages to complete the goal in the qualifying stage. From the home field advantage, the quality of the squad is considered higher and the task is significantly easier than the opponent on the other side of the battle line.
Before receiving an unexpected defeat more than 2 months ago, the German team had won all 3 recent times facing Slovakia in official tournaments.
Therefore, if they come away empty-handed at Red Bull Arena and lose their ticket to the visitors, coach Nagelsmann and his team will find it difficult to find a suitable excuse, especially when the draw has put them in a group that is considered easy.
But it is also important to know that the German team has shown signs of instability over the past decade. In the last two World Cups, Die Mannschaft failed to make it past the group stage. Losses to weaker opponents are no longer uncommon for the team that has won the world championship four times.
For their part, a hard-fought 1-0 win over Northern Ireland a few days ago has secured Slovakia at least second place in the group and a place in the play-offs. But coach Francesco Calzona and his team certainly want more than that. They will travel to Leipzig with the goal of winning.
Despite many disadvantages, Lobotka and his teammates are in good spirits and full of determination. If they create a surprise, Slovakia will have a ticket to North America. If they fail, it doesn't matter. Because they still have a chance in the play-offs.
The last time Slovakia participated in the World Cup was 15 years ago. In South Africa, the Falcons reached the round of 16 before having to stop due to a 1-2 defeat by the Netherlands. Slovakia has participated in the last 3 consecutive Euros, reaching the round of 16 twice and stopping in the group stage once.
Germany vs Slovakia team information
Germany: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Antonio Rudiger, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz are familiar faces who cannot participate due to injury.
Slovakia: Full strength.
Expected lineup Germany vs Slovakia
Germany: Baumann; Baku, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Wirtz, Gnabry; Woltemade
Slovakia: Dubravka; Gyomber, Skriniar, Obert, Hancko; Bero, Lobotka, Rigo; Duris, Strelec, Haraslin
Prediction: 2-1
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