Germany will be eager to put their Nations League disappointment behind them when they begin their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Slovakia on Thursday night in Bratislava. After losing to Portugal in the semi-finals and then suffering another defeat to France in the third-place playoff, Julian Nagelsmann’s side will want to set the tone with a strong opening performance.
The Germans may have won only once in their last five matches, but they will see this fixture as an ideal chance to regain confidence. On the other hand, Slovakia are struggling badly, having lost their last three matches. The Slovaks have scored only three goals in their last six outings. As a result, Germany will aim to exploit that lack of firepower and assert their superiority early on in this Group A World Cup qualifier.
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(Odds via – BetMGM)
| Bets | Moneyline | Moneyline |
| Full Time Result | Slovakia: +525, Germany : -210 | Draw: +375 |
| Draw No Bet | Slovakia: +360 | Germany: -600 |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5: -155 | Under 2.5: +110 |
| Slovakia to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +900 | No: +875 |
| Germany to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +200 | No: +140 |
Qualification from Group A looks manageable for Germany, with just Northern Ireland and Luxembourg joining Slovakia in their path to the 2026 World Cup. With the depth of talent available at their disposal, the Germans are widely expected to finish top of the group. Hence, nothing less than three points will be accepted from this clash.
For Slovakia, the challenge will be to rediscover their attacking spark. Their failure to score in their last two home games underlines their struggles in the final third. With limited options, they may find themselves overwhelmed against Germany’s intensity and depth.
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All signs point towards Germany grabbing a statement victory in their opening Group A World Cup qualifier. While Slovakia will look to frustrate and stay compact, the gulf in quality is significant here. It would be a big surprise if Nagelsmann’s men do not begin their campaign with a comfortable victory against Slovakia.
Slovakia vs Germany Over 2.5 Goals @ -155 as per BetMGM
Looking at the recent form of both teams, the Over 2.5 Goals @-155 line for Slovakia vs Germany has strong potential. Slovakia have been leaking goals at an alarming rate, conceding five goals in their last two matches alone (1-4 vs Greece and 0-1 vs Israel). As a result, Germany will create plenty of chances against Slovakia. On the other hand, Germany’s recent results show they are capable of high-scoring encounters as three of their last four games have featured over 2.5 goals.
(Odds via – BetMGM)
| Pick | Odds |
| 1-0 | +1450 |
| 0-0 | +1250 |
| 0-1 | +625 |
| 0-2 | +650 |
| 0-3 | +900 |
| 0-4 | +1600 |
| 0-5 | +3000 |
| 1-2 | +700 |
| 1-3 | +1050 |
| 1-4 | +1800 |
| 2-4 | +3300 |
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Germany’s attacking depth and quality should prove far too much for a struggling Slovakia side that has failed to score in three of their last four outings. With the hosts vulnerable defensively and low on confidence, the visitors are well placed to dominate proceedings here. Expect Germany to control possession, create chances at will and secure a comfortable 3-0 win to kick off their qualifying campaign in style.
Final Prediction: Slovakia 0-3 Germany
Bettors can explore a variety of betting options on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and player props for this exciting clash.
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