Germany vs Slovakia Tips & Preview - Germans set for World Cup slot

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Germany and Slovakia tied on 12 points in Group A.
Germany leads on goal difference and needs just a draw.
Slovakia struggle away, but victory ensures qualification.

Germany vs Slovakia

It is a straight shootout for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Germany host Slovakia in their final Group A fixture in the UEFA qualifiers.

Both teams are level on 12 points, but the Germans are top on goal difference and only have to avoid defeat to progress. However, they will be keen to give the home fans something to cheer about and should get the better of the visitors, who are poor on their travels.

Germany News

Germany come into this clash off the back of a 2-0 away victory over Luxembourg in their previous fixture, with Nick Woltemade bagging a brace. Julian Nagelsmann's team now sit top of the table on goal difference and can qualify for the World Cup if they avoid defeat on Monday.

That result also maintains a solid run of form for Germany, who have picked up four straight wins since suffering a 2-0 away defeat to Slovakia in their opening fixture. They have also won their last two home matches, with a 4-0 victory over Luxembourg among their results.

Germany often make fast starts and have scored the opening first-half goal in three of their last four matches, while also leading at the break in two of the last three fixtures. They have also shown some defensive solidity lately, keeping clean sheets in their last three qualifying matches.

Slovakia News

Slovakia were also victorious last time out as they claimed a 1-0 home win over Northern Ireland. They were made to work hard and had two goals disallowed before Tomas Bobcek sealed the win in injury time.

That was the fourth win in five qualifying matches for Slovakia, who are enjoying a fine campaign. Francesco Calzona's team head into Monday's clash with their destiny in their own hands as a win secures a place at the World Cup.

However, the problem for Slovakia is a poor record on their travels, having lost five of their last six away matches across all competitions. They have also failed to score in two of their last three away matches.

Head to Head

Germany and Slovakia have three wins each in their last six meetings. The visitors claimed a 2-0 home win in the reverse fixture back in September.

Verdict

Germany v Slovakia

Given the straightforward task on Monday, Germany will be keen to make a fast start to settle the nerves and should maintain their trend of scoring the first goal in the first half. Having also led at the break in two of their last three matches, the hosts could be backed to earn a halftime win.

Slovakia may have been victorious in the reverse fixture, but come into this clash with a poor away record. Meanwhile, Germany are showing some good form lately and having won to nil in their last three matches, a repeat could be considered.

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