Slovakia will take on Germany on Thursday, 4 September, as World Cup qualifying begins in Europe.
The tournament is set to take place next summer in Canada, the USA and Mexico, and both teams are expected to qualify for the expanded 48-team edition.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Slovakia vs Germany prediction below.
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Slovakia vs Germany prediction: The visitors to get the win
Key Stats
- Slovakia have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Germany are unbeaten across their last four away matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Germany's last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Slovakia 1-3 Germany
While Germany haven't been majorly impressive under Julian Nagelsmann, the former Bayern Munich boss has had a few months over the summer to think about his idea, and you feel he is too good of a coach for things not to click soon. Slovakia have been awful in their recent matches, and the quality that Germany possesses should mean they win this one comfortably.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bulgaria given little chance
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Slovakia vs Germany odds are weighted in favour of the away team, but perhaps not by as much as we expected. Ladbrokes have given Germany a 69.2% chance of winning the match, while Slovakia have been given a 15.4% chance of picking up a famous victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in nine years
These two teams haven't played each other since 2016, when they faced off at the European Championships. The two squads have changed significantly since then, but on that occasion, Germany won 3-0.
Euro 2016 26/06/16
Germany
Slovakia
African Nations C'ship Qualifying 29/05/16
Germany
Slovakia
Slovakia preview: Far from full strength
When this draw was made, Slovakia would have been banking on being able to play Germany with all of their best players, but this won't be the case. Lukas Haraslin has had to withdraw from the squad this week due to injury, while Denis Varo, Samuel Kozlovsky and Dominik Javorcek are also all unavailable.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Pekarik, Skriniar, Gyomber, Hancko, Lobotka, Duda, Bero, Schranz, Bozenik, Duris
Last five matches
- Israel 1-0 Slovakia
- Greece 4-1 Slovakia
- Slovenia 0-0 Slovakia
- Slovakia 0-0 Slovenia
- Slovakia 1-0 Estonia
Germany preview: Injuries of their own
Germany are also far from full strength for this one, with as many as eight squad regulars all ruled out with injury. Players on this list include Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. These injuries have opened the door to a few potential debutants, including Paul Nebel and Nnamdi Collins.
Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Raum, Goretzka, Stiller, Adeyemi, Wirtz, Gnabry, Woltemade
Last five matches
- Germany 0-2 France
- Germany 1-2 Portugal
- Germany 3-3 Italy
- Italy 1-2 Germany
- Germany 1-1 Hungary
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
Nick Woltemade became Newcastle's record signing at the end of the summer transfer window, and this will be his first opportunity to show the club's supporters what he is all about. Beyond that, it's a great opportunity for the 23-year-old to stake his claim for a place in the Germany starting XI moving forward.