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Sparks will fly as Moldova and Slovakia battle for three valuable points in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League at Stadionul Zimbru on Tuesday.
The hosts are coming off their first win of 2026 and will set their sights on claiming the top spot in Group C3.
Slovakia, meanwhile, are looking to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.
Read our Moldova vs Slovakia prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Moldova vs Slovakia key stats
- While Slovakia have opened the scoring in seven consecutive matches, Moldova conceded first in nine of their last 10 games.
- Five of Moldova's last six fixtures produced goals at both ends.
- Over three goals were scored on average in Slovakia's last eight outings across all competitions.
Moldova vs Slovakia preview: Business as usual for the visitors?
Moldova vs Slovakia — Tale of the Tape
| Moldova | vs | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd (Group C) | Position | 1st Group C) |
| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 3 | Goals For | 5 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 3rd | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Moldova earned their first win of the UEFA Nations League on Friday after beating Kazakhstan 2-1 on the road.
Prior to that victory, the hosts were in a 17-game winless streak that stretched all the way back to November 2024 (D5, L12).
With four points earned from a possible nine, Lilian Popescu's side are second in Group C3, three points behind leaders Slovakia.
The 52-year-old head coach will be pleased to have no injured or suspended players as his troops eye back-to-back wins for the first time in two years.
On the other hand, Slovakia could not maintain their 100% record in Group C3 as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Faroe Islands on Friday night.
A win against Moldova would be huge for the visitors. Taking all three points leaves them on the brink of automatic promotion to League B, but that would also depend on the outcome of Kazakhstan's skirmish with Faroe Islands.
Like his Moldovan counterpart, head coach Vladimir Weiss has an all-clear injury report across his squad. Key figures Milan Skriniar, Stanislav Lobotka, David Hancko, and Ondrej Duda are all expected to be among the starters in Chisinau.
Slovakia also have an excellent track record against Moldova, having won the last three H2Hs, including a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture.
Moldova vs Slovakia form guide & betting tips
| Moldova | vs | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
L
D
W
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UEFA Nations League Form |
W
W
D
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| 3 | Goals For | 5 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 2 |
D
D
L
D
W
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Form (All Comps) |
W
D
W
W
D
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Whispers Predicts: Moldova 1-2 Slovakia
Priced at 9/20 (1.45), Slovakia are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
The visitors are currently on a six-match unbeaten run (W4, D2), and considering Moldova have managed only one win in almost two years, we are confident that Slovakia will claim all the spoils here.
Both teams found the net in five of Moldova's last six games and in four of Slovakia's last five outings and this can be backed at 11/10 (2.10).
We also fancy over 1.5 Slovakia goals at 13/20 (1.65). The visitors have averaged two goals in their last seven fixtures across all competitions.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT result: Slovakia at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> Slovakia & BTTS – Yes at 23/10 (3.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-2 at 15/2 (8.50) | Likelihood: Outsider