Slovenia vs Sweden Prediction 5 September 2025
Added on 02 September, 2025
The Group B opener of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers pits Slovenia against Sweden, two sides with contrasting recent paths.
Slovenia impressed at Euro 2024 with disciplined defending, reaching the Round of 16 before bowing out to Portugal on penalties. That resilience, paired with their strong home record, makes them a tough opponent on their own turf.
Their form since has been steady: wins over Bosnia and Luxembourg in friendlies, followed by success in the Nations League playoffs against Slovakia. Slovenia’s defensive solidity and teamwork remain their core strengths, giving them both momentum and confidence ahead of this match.
Sweden, meanwhile, has been less convincing. After winning their Nations League C group, they have only played friendlies, with results ranging from a poor loss to Luxembourg to strong wins over Northern Ireland, Hungary, and Algeria. Under new coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, the team is still finding consistency.
Considering Slovenia’s cohesion and home advantage against Sweden’s uneven form, the edge seems to lie with the hosts. A narrow Slovenian win looks the most likely outcome.
Slovenia not to lose (1X) 1.66