Match Overview

The 6th-round match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament between the national teams of Switzerland and Slovenia is scheduled for September 8 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Here’s our comprehensive prediction, betting odds, and statistics for the Switzerland vs. Slovenia encounter.

Switzerland’s Current Form

Murat Yakin’s squad impressively netted four unanswered goals against Kosovo in their last fixture. The Swiss team has secured victories in 4 out of their last 5 World Cup qualifiers, with three of these wins being dominant 4-0 scorelines. Notably, they’ve only failed to keep a clean sheet in one of their previous 10 matches in this tournament. With 3 points accumulated, Switzerland currently leads Group B.

Key Swiss Statistics

• The team remains undefeated in their last 11 World Cup qualification matches (7 wins, 4 draws).
• Playing at home, the Swiss have opened the scoring in 9 of their previous 11 World Cup qualifiers.
• In their last 6 home games in this tournament, the national team has not conceded a single goal.

Switzerland’s Predicted Lineup

Gregor Kobel – Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Ricardo Rodriguez – Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Ruben Vargas, Fabian Rieder – Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye.

Slovenia’s Current Form

The Slovenians shared points at home with Sweden in their last match (2:2). In their last five World Cup qualifiers, the national team has suffered only one defeat (2 wins, 2 draws), but they have conceded goals in 4 of those matches. Slovenia themselves have scored less than twice in only one game during this period. Under the guidance of Matjaž Kek, Slovenia currently sits third in the group standings.

Key Slovenian Statistics

• At least three goals have been scored in Slovenia’s last 6 World Cup qualification matches.
• Away from home, the team has lost 6 of their previous 8 World Cup qualifiers (1 win, 1 draw).
• In 7 of their last 9 away matches in this tournament, Slovenia has not scored more than one goal.

Slovenia’s Predicted Lineup

Jan Oblak – Žan Karničnik, Jaka Bijol, Vanja Drkušić, Erik Janža – Petar Stojanović, Tim Elšnik, Adam Gnezda-Čerin, Sandi Lovrič – Benjamin Šeško, Andraž Šporar.

Match Prediction

While Slovenia performs admirably in World Cup qualifiers on home turf, with only one defeat in their last 13 matches, their away results tell a starkly different story. In their previous 8 away games in this tournament, Slovenia has lost 6 times, managed a draw against Slovakia, and secured a victory only against Malta. Facing a formidable home team like Switzerland, Matjaž Kek’s squad is unlikely to secure any points. Switzerland, on the other hand, has triumphed in 10 of their last 12 home matches in World Cup qualification.

Defensive Vulnerabilities & Scoring Opportunities

Slovenia’s struggles on the road stem from several factors, with defensive instability being a primary concern. Slovenia has conceded goals in 7 of their last 8 away World Cup qualifiers, keeping a clean sheet only against Malta during this period. Switzerland, in contrast, boasts a 5-match scoring streak in this tournament, having netted 15 goals. Finding the back of the net a couple of times against their upcoming opponent should not pose a significant challenge for the hosts.

Final Betting Tip

Considering these insights, my prediction is: “Switzerland to Win and Total Goals Over 1.5” with odds of 1.80.

* The starting lineup listed for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.