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Moldova vs Slovakia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/10/2026
Moldova vs Slovakia – Best bets of the match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake | 7.00 | 4.30 | 1.37 | View Odds |
· Confidence Medium
Moldova vs Slovakia Preview
Moldova head into this Nations League clash with a renewed sense of belief after snapping a painful 17-match winless run with a 2-1 victory away to Kazakhstan. That result lifted them to second in League C Group 3 on four points, though they remain three adrift of the leaders. Their recent sequence of two consecutive draws before that win suggests a side still searching for consistency, and the memory of a 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture will sting.
Slovakia sit atop the group with seven points and have promotion firmly within their grasp. A surprise 1-1 draw against the Faroe Islands took some gloss off their campaign, but head coach Vladimír Weiss has been vocal about his squad's ambition to win the group outright. The commanding 2-0 victory over Moldova in September underlined their quality gap, and they travel here knowing another win would all but seal top spot.
Slovakia's position atop League C Group 3 with seven points, three clear of Moldova, underlines their superiority in this campaign. The reverse fixture produced a comfortable 2-0 win for Vladimír Weiss's side, and that result shapes the away win pick at 1.37. Moldova's home record offers little to deter backers of Slovakia here.
A 1-1 draw against the Faroe Islands was a rare stumble for Slovakia, yet it hardly diminishes their credentials against a side they dismantled recently. Moldova's newfound confidence from beating Kazakhstan is real, but facing a team that shut them out just days earlier presents a far sterner challenge. The away win remains the strongest selection.
Backing Slovakia to win at 1.37 reflects both the group standings and head-to-head evidence. Under 2.5 goals at N/A also merits consideration; Moldova's prolonged run of low-scoring stalemates before the Kazakhstan match suggests tight affairs remain their default setting. Slovakia are content to control games without overcommitting, making a disciplined 1-0 or 2-0 scoreline the likeliest outcome. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Moldova vs Slovakia
- Slovakia won reverse fixture 2-0
- Moldova ended 17-match winless drought
- Slovakia top group by three points
Form & Statistics: Moldova vs Slovakia
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Lineups: Moldova vs Slovakia
Moldova
Starters
- 1 Dumitru Celeadnic
- 2 Vladislav Baboglo
- 3 Mihail Gherasimencov
- 4 Iurie Iovu
- 5 Vadim Rata
- 6 Victor Stîna
- 7 Oleg Reabciuk
- 8 Danila Forov
- 9 Nichita Motpan
- 10 Petru Popescu
- 11 Nicky Clescenco
Bench
- Ovidiu David
- Serghei Turcan
- Catalin Cucos
- Mihail Stefan
- Serafim Cojocari
- Stefan Bodisteanu
- Vladimir Fratea
- Daniel Dumbravanu
- Andrii Kozhukhar
- Emil Tîmbur
- Cristian Dros
- Dmitri Mandrîcenco
Slovakia
Starters
- 1 Dominik Greif
- 2 Milan Skriniar
- 3 Ivan Schranz
- 4 Adam Obert
- 5 David Hancko
- 6 Stanislav Lobotka
- 7 Ondrej Duda
- 8 Tomas Suslov
- 9 Adrián Kaprálik
- 10 Lukás Haraslín
- 11 Dávid Strelec
Bench
- Martin Dubravka
- Tomás Rigo
- Dávid Duris
- Peter Pokorny
- Dominik Takac
- Erik Prekop
- Robert Bozenik
- Martin Valjent
- Denis Vavro
- Lubomir Satka
- Michal Fasko
- Leo Sauer
Absent
- Peter Pekarik (Retired from international football)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated status, extrapolated from each side's previous outing, so treat the formations with appropriate caution. Moldova set up in a compact 3-5-1-1 designed to crowd the midfield and frustrate visitors, while Slovakia arrive in a more expansive 4-3-3 built around Stanislav Lobotka's control at the base.
Slovakia's structure gives them width and vertical threat, with the attacking trio pressing high to pin back Moldova's wing-backs. For the hosts, the layered shape between the lines could be the key to disrupting Slovakia's rhythm and nicking something on the counter in Chisinau.
How to Watch Moldova vs Slovakia Match?
What time is Moldova vs Slovakia?
Moldova vs Slovakia kicks off on 6 October 2026 at 19:45 local time. Odds correct at time of publication.
Where is Moldova vs Slovakia being played?
The venue for this fixture is yet to be confirmed by UEFA.
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