Germany take on the visitors Slovakia in a World Cup 2026 qualification match. The match will be played on Monday, November 17th at Red Bull Arena (Leipzig).
Germany seemed to have finally emerged from their prolonged crisis once the decision was made to rely on the still-young Nagelsmann. Under him, the Germans impressed at the Euros — quite a contrast after losing friendly matches under Flick! At the tournament they were beaten only by Spain, the future champions, and even then in extra time. They then managed to reach the final round of the Nations League, where new problems began. They lost at home to both Portugal and France, and the September qualifiers opened with a defeat to Slovakia… However, they have avoided further setbacks since then and went on to collect wins, though their opponents were Northern Ireland and Luxembourg. In the most recent November round, they finished with a 2–0 victory thanks to a brace from their young striker, Woltemade. Recent performances show that Germany are gradually stabilising and becoming more consistent against lower-ranked opposition. Their ability to control possession and avoid unnecessary risks has also been noticeable in the latest matches.
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Slovakia are trying to show they are in good shape. The Repre managed to return to major tournaments by qualifying for last year's Euros, where they reached the play-offs. They then achieved a respectable result in the Nations League, although in March they were knocked out in the play-offs when Slovenia scored the only goal in extra time after a second straight goalless draw. In September, Calzona’s team opened the qualifiers with a 2–0 win over the favourites, Germany. However, they later squandered that advantage when, despite two wins over a struggling Luxembourg, they were beaten in Belfast. Facing Northern Ireland again on Friday, they struggled for a long time to break through the British defence, scoring only in stoppage time to seal a 1–0 win. Their recent matches highlight a disciplined defensive structure that often keeps them competitive even in difficult away fixtures. Slovakia have also shown that they can maintain intensity throughout the full 90 minutes, frequently deciding games in the closing stages.
This is generally an uncomfortable opponent for the Nationalmannschaft! Slovakia have kept pace with the giants: both sides now have 3 wins from 6 matches. All the advantages are on the side of Germany. Yes, a draw would be enough for them, but the fans would not accept that, and they simply need revenge — we back their win with a -1.5 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Germany to win with -1.5 handicap.
