UEFA Nations League

FYR Macedonia

16 Nov 2026 19:45

Slovenia

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Slovenia to win 1.57

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FYR Macedonia vs Slovenia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 16/11/2026

UEFA Nations League · 6

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2: Slovenia to win

1.57 on Betfred · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 14 Nov 2026 at 20:35 · Odds are subject to change

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North Macedonia arrive at this fixture rooted to the bottom of Group B1, winless in five Nations League outings and with a solitary goal to show for their efforts. Coach Goce Sedloski has taken a firm stance on selection, omitting players lacking regular club minutes, which cost Bojan Miovski his place. Darko Churlinov returns after visa complications, while Nikola Serafimov is back from injury. Elmin Rastoder's strike against Scotland at least ended an agonising eight-match goalless drought.

Slovenia sit in a strong position to clinch second place and a shot at promotion to League A. A victory here would seal that objective, though results elsewhere could also work in their favour. Boštjan Cesar's side recorded a composed 2-0 win over North Macedonia in the reverse fixture, underlining their superiority in this group. They will be without the suspended Jaka Bijol, and Cesar has confirmed no replacement will be called up for the injured Timi Max Elšnik.

Slovenia's away win at 1.57 represents the standout selection here. North Macedonia have lost every one of their five group fixtures, conceding freely while managing just a single goal across the campaign. Slovenia, by contrast, already dispatched their hosts 2-0 in the reverse meeting and carry an eight-point advantage into this final matchday. The visitors need a result to secure second place and a promotion play-off berth.

North Macedonia's attacking output has been woeful. Coach Goce Sedloski's policy of omitting players lacking regular club minutes saw Bojan Miovski left out entirely, further weakening a side that endured an eight-match goalless drought before Elmin Rastoder's strike against Scotland. Slovenia will be without the suspended Jaka Bijol, though manager Boštjan Cesar has opted against calling a replacement.

The under 2.5 goals line at 1.62 also merits attention. North Macedonia's attacking struggles are well documented, and Slovenia have little incentive to overcommit once they establish control. Their 2-0 win in the reverse fixture offers a useful template. Backing Slovenia to win alongside a low-scoring affair reflects both the quality gap and the tactical realities of this dead-rubber-adjacent contest.

Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about FYR Macedonia vs Slovenia

• North Macedonia scoreless in four of five matches
• Slovenia won reverse fixture two-nil
• North Macedonia lost all five group matches

A 4-2-3-1 against a 5-4-1 sets up a fascinating tactical contest, with Macedonia looking to exploit the flanks through Eljif Elmas in behind a compact Slovenian defensive block. Slovenia's five-man backline is built to absorb pressure and frustrate, making width and movement crucial for the hosts.

Both lineups carry probable status, though Slovenia's selection is drawn from a confirmed recent XI with one enforced adjustment for suspension, lending it slightly firmer grounding. Jan Oblak anchors the Slovenian rearguard, and his presence alone shapes how Macedonia must approach the final third.

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What time is FYR Macedonia vs Slovenia?

North Macedonia vs Slovenia kicks off at 19:45 GMT on Monday 16 November 2026.

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The venue for this fixture is still to be confirmed by UEFA.

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