UEFA Nations League

Slovakia

26 Sep 2026 19:45

Moldova

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Slovakia to win 1.25

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Slovakia vs Moldova Predictions, Picks & Odds – 26/09/2026

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1: Slovakia to win

1.25 on Betfred · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 24 Sep 2026 at 23:46 · Odds are subject to change

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Slovakia return to Nations League action under the familiar stewardship of Vladimir Weiss, reappointed 14 years after his first stint in charge. His side narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification, falling to Kosovo in a dramatic playoff, but domestic form has been encouraging. Seven wins from their last eleven home outings underline their fortress mentality, and Weiss has made no secret of his ambition to win the group and secure promotion back to League B.

Moldova step up to League C after earning promotion last season, yet their trajectory since has been bleak. A 15-match winless run stretching back to November 2024 tells its own story, compounded by a torrid World Cup qualifying campaign that yielded a single point from eight fixtures and saw 32 goals conceded. Mihail Gherasimencov has been called into the squad, but the Moldovans face a daunting task on the road.

Slovakia's home record speaks volumes. Since Euro 2024, they have lost just once in eleven matches on home soil, winning seven and drawing three. That dominant form underpins the home win selection at 1.25. Moldova, meanwhile, arrive without a victory in fifteen consecutive matches across all competitions, a barren run stretching back to November 2024. The gulf in quality is stark and well reflected in the pricing.

Moldova's World Cup qualifying campaign laid bare their defensive frailties, conceding 32 goals in eight matches. That leaky backline should give Slovakia ample opportunity to find the net, and with Weiss demanding his side "win the group," expect an assertive performance. Over 2.5 goals at 1.73 looks a solid secondary selection given Moldova's tendency to ship goals in bunches.

The both teams to score market warrants consideration too. Moldova managed promotion from League D, so they carry some attacking threat at this level, yet Slovakia's defensive solidity at home tips the balance towards BTTS No at 1.53. A controlled, comfortable home victory is the likeliest outcome here, with Slovakia expected to dominate possession and limit Moldova to scraps.

Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Slovakia vs Moldova

• Slovakia lost once in eleven home matches
• Moldova winless in fifteen consecutive fixtures
• Moldova conceded 32 goals in qualifying

Both lineups carry speculative status ahead of this Nations League opener, so the formations shown should be treated with some caution. That said, a 4-3-3 versus 3-5-1-1 contest shapes up as an interesting tactical contrast, with Milan Škriniar anchoring Slovakia's defensive line and Stanislav Lobotka expected to dictate tempo from midfield.

Slovakia's wider attacking shape should afford them natural width to probe Moldova's five-man defensive block, though the visitors' compact structure is designed precisely to frustrate such approaches. How much space Lobotka and company can create in central areas may well prove the decisive factor at kickoff.

How to Watch Slovakia vs Moldova Match?

What time is Slovakia vs Moldova?

Slovakia vs Moldova kicks off at 19:45 local time on Friday 26 September 2026.

Where is Slovakia vs Moldova being played?

The venue for Slovakia vs Moldova is to be confirmed by the Slovak Football Association.

How Can I Watch Slovakia vs Moldova on TV and Live Stream?

Broadcasting details for Slovakia vs Moldova will be confirmed closer to the fixture. Odds correct at time of publication.