Germany welcome Slovakia to the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig for what will be a straight shootout for top spot in their World Cup qualifying group.
Can the hosts prevail in Monday's clash, or will Slovakia complete a famous double over the Germans? Read our Germany vs Slovakia prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other World Cup qualifying predictions.
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Germany vs Slovakia prediction: Visitors to impress
Key Stats
- Six of Germany’s last seven goals were scored before the 60 minute mark.
- Just one of Germany’s last six matches saw both teams get on the scoresheet.
- Just one of Slovakia’s last ten matches saw both teams rattle the back of the net.
- Slovakia have not scored before the half-hour mark in any of their last ten outings.
Correct score prediction: Germany 1-1 Slovakia
Germany need to avoid defeat in order to finish top of the group and guarantee a straight path to the 2026 World Cup. That will be a lot easier said than done considering they are taking on a strong Slovakian side.
Julian Nagelsmann and his men are still not firing on all cylinders, meaning the visitors could have an opportunity to upset the apple cart away in Leipzig.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back the hosts
- HOME: 11/50 (1.22) – 82.00%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
- AWAY: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Germany vs Slovakia odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Slovakia set sights on double
Slovakia powered to a famous 2-0 victory when these two nations last met back in October. A repeat of that away in Leipzig would be extraordinary, though the visitors will be buoyed by their success two months ago.
Germany, meanwhile, won their three competitive meetings with Slovakia prior to October, and they will be determined to return to winning ways.
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Germany preview: Injury crisis for the Germans
Germany head into the fixture without Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Antonio Rudiger, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz.
Joshua Kimmich and Nico Schlotterbeck are both expected to return to the team. Elsewhere, Woltemade is set to continue in the final third, while there should also be a spot available for Liverpool's Florian Wirtz.
Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Baku, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Raum, Kimmich, Goretzka, Sane, Wirtz, Gnabry & Woltemade
Last five matches
- Luxembourg 0-2 Germany (WCQ)
- Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany (WCQ)
- Germany 4-0 Luxembourg (WCQ)
- Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland (WCQ)
- Slovakia 2-0 Germany (WCQ)
Slovakia preview: Experience in the team
David Strelec will be looking to lead the way for the hosts, with the player boasting eight goals in 34 appearances for his country.
Martin Dubravka and Milan Skriniar are two notable names in the team, while David Hancko is also expected to feature at left-back.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Gyomber, Skriniar, Obert, Hancko, Bero, Lobotka, Rigo, Duris, Strelec & Haraslin
Last five matches
- Slovakia 1-0 Northern Ireland (WCQ)
- Slovakia 2-0 Luxembourg (WCQ)
- Northern Ireland 2-0 Slovakia (WCQ)
- Luxembourg 0-1 Slovakia (WCQ)
- Slovakia 2-0 Germany (WCQ)
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
Nick Woltemade's stock has risen significantly over recent months – not just following his move to Newcastle, but also with his international career for Germany.
The striker has scored his country's last three WCQ goals, the last two of which arrived after the interval – this was also the case for his last three goals for the Magpies.