Slovenia vs Sweden Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)

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This is a really intriguing contest between two major clashes in style with a stubborn Slovenia side taking on a star studded Sweden side with an abundance of quality.

Kick-off date/time: 5 September 2025 at 7:45 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – FOX Sports

How to watch online: UK – Amazon Prime / US – Disney+

Key stats

• Slovenia have lost only one of their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches at home (W8 D3).
• Slovenia have lost only two of their last 20 international matches (W9 D9).
• Sweden are unbeaten in the previous four international matches between these teams (W2 D2).
• Sweden have lost their last four World Cup qualifying matches away from home.

Slovenia vs Sweden prediction

Slovenia, who reached the knockout stage of UEFA EURO 2024 and do have some talented players scattered through their squad, have been very solid and stubborn in recent times, and it has helped them get results. Such as defeating Slovakia in a UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation playoff tie back in March.

They face a Sweden side that have a quality squad, and especially in attack, that consists of the likes of Anthony Elanga, Dejan Kulusevski, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres. Finding the balance will be crucial for the Swedes, but they have managed just one defeat in their last ten matches.

Sweden have an entertaining and impressive squad as they head to the Slovenian capital city of Ljubljana, and they will be expected to score, but Slovenia are very stubborn and difficult to beat.

Slovenia vs Sweden tip: Both teams to score