Germany continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Slovakia on Thursday, September 4 at 7.45pm. Tehelne pole in Bratislava is the venue where Julian Nagelsmann’s side will continue their quest to reach next year’s tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The match will be streamed on Prime Video UK.
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Both teams to score (17/20 with Dabble)
Germany have not managed a clean sheet since their dominant 7-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina last November. Under their current manager, there is little expectation that they will shift away from their attacking style. Their commitment to going forward inevitably leaves spaces at the back, which Slovakia could exploit.
Germany’s three goalkeepers have collectively earned just six international caps, raising the possibility of some shaky moments under pressure. Whoever is chosen to start will need to establish chemistry with the defenders in front of them quickly.
Germany to win and BTTS (21/10 with Dabble)
Four-time champions and runners-up on three further occasions, not many nations boast a better World Cup pedigree than Germany, despite suffering successive group-stage exits in their last two appearances. You would expect them to make a winning start here, having lost just one of their last eight away matches, though Slovakia will be encouraged by the fact they have not kept a clean sheet in five attempts.
How both teams go into Slovakia vs Germany
Germany responded brilliantly to their disappointing quarter-final exit from Euro 2024, embarking on an eight-match unbeaten run.
That included topping their Nations League group with 16 points from a possible 18, but their momentum stalled when Portugal beat them in the semi-finals.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side then suffered back-to-back defeats, as they were pipped to third place by France.
Slovakia also enjoyed a promising Nations League campaign, finishing second in Group C1.
However, they were denied promotion to League B after losing to Slovenia in the play-offs. Their 1-0 second-leg reverse started an ongoing run of three successive defeats.
Slovakia team news
There is plenty of experience across Francesco Calzona’s squad, including Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and Fenerbahce defender Milan Skriniar, as well as midfielders Stanislav Lobotka and Ondrej Duda.
Germany team news
The squad will be without Jamal Musiala, sidelined with a long-term injury, and Marc-André ter Stegen, also out with a back problem.
A potential new weapon comes in the form of Nick Woltemade, who recently moved to Newcastle for €75m. The 23-year-old has only two senior caps but impressed at the European U21 Championship this summer and could be considered for a starting role in attack.
Slovakia vs Germany head-to-head
Germany have won three of their last four meetings with Slovakia, though it is now over nine years since their most recent encounter.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26/06/2016 | Germany 3-0 Slovakia | European Championship |
| 29/05/2016 | Germany 1-3 Slovakia | Friendly |
| 06/06/2007 | Germany 2-1 Slovakia | European Championship |
| 11/10/2006 | Slovakia 1-4 Germany | European Championship |
| 03/09/2005 | Slovakia 2-0 Germany | Friendly |