Slovenia vs FYR Macedonia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 29/09/2026

UEFA Nations League · 2

29 Sep 2026 Louis Hecq

Slovenia vs FYR Macedonia – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	1.67	3.50	5.00	View odds
Ladbrokes	2.20	2.15	5.25	View Odds
Coral	2.20	2.15	5.25	View Odds
BoyleSports	1.62	3.50	5.00	View odds
William Hill	1.67	3.40	5.00	View Odds

Our prediction

1: Slovenia to win

1.67 on Betfred

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 27 Sep 2026 at 22:03 · Odds are subject to change

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Slovenia's recent form has been patchy, with just one win from their last four outings and consecutive defeats bookending that sequence. The absence of Benjamin Sesko is a significant blow; the Manchester United striker has withdrawn due to a shin problem, and his repeated unavailability has created tension between club and country. Manager Matjaž Kek will need to find alternative firepower, though home advantage should provide some comfort in this Group B1 fixture.

North Macedonia arrive in desperate shape. Their last four results read as three defeats and a draw, while their broader run of five matches paints an even grimmer picture: just a single goal scored against fifteen conceded. That defensive fragility is alarming at any level. The historical head-to-head record favours them slightly, with two wins from five previous meetings, yet current momentum points firmly in the opposite direction heading into this Nations League clash.

Recommended Bets

	Betfred	Ladbrokes	Coral
Slovenia to win	1.67	2.20	2.20
Under 2.5	·	1.60	1.60
BTTS Yes	2.10	2.15	2.15

Odds recorded on 27 Sep 2026 at 22:03 · Odds are subject to change

Slovenia's home advantage becomes a significant factor when weighed against North Macedonia's dire recent record. The visitors have conceded 15 goals across their last five matches while managing a solitary strike in return. That defensive fragility makes the home win at 1.67 a sound selection, particularly given Slovenia's greater quality across the pitch despite their own inconsistent run of results.

Benjamin Sesko's withdrawal with a shin problem is a blow for the hosts, removing their most potent attacking threat. His absence strips Slovenia of a focal point, yet North Macedonia's woeful defensive record suggests the hosts possess enough depth to find the net regardless. The under 2.5 goals market at 1.67 lacks appeal given how freely the visitors have been shipping goals.

North Macedonia's historical edge in head-to-head meetings counts for little when current form is this stark. A side scoring once in five outings offers minimal threat, reinforcing the both teams to score "no" option at 1.67 as a complementary pick. Slovenia should control this fixture and, even without Sesko, carry enough quality to secure all three points at home.

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