World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Switzerland vs Slovenia

Switzerland host Slovenia in this World Cup qualifying meeting at St. Jakob Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 8 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Don’t Underestimate Slovenia

We’re confident with our pick of Slovenia +1 on the Asian Handicap and you can land odds of -105 that they draw or defeat Switzerland. Money is returned if the underdogs are beaten by one goal.

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Switzerland Landed Big Win in Last Game

Switzerland landed a win when last in action. It was a 4-0 scoreline at home to Kosovo at St. Jakob Park in the World Cup qualifier. Murat Yakin's side boasted 60% possession and had six shots on target, while Breel Embolo bagged two, with Manuel Akanji and Silvan Widmer also scoring a goal.

Slovenia played Sweden at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw at Stozice Stadium, Ljubljana. The Dragons were restricted to 42% possession and had four shots on goal, while Sandi Lovric and Zan Vipotnik found the net.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Switzerland	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	4:0	3
3	Slovenia	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	2:2	1

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Switzerland – Last 10 Competitive Games

Switzerland have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. The Red Crosses have averaged 53.8% possession and 4.3 corners per game, conceding 2.1 goals and 4.9 corners from 11.6 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Breel Embolo and Zeki Amdouni are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Remo Freuler has 2. Ruben Vargas, Dan Ndoye and Remo Freuler are tied for the most assists on 2, with goalie Gregor Kobel managing one clean sheet.

Slovenia – Last 10 Competitive Games

Slovenia have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.0% possession, 382.7 passes, 2.8 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts.

Benjamin Sesko got 5 goals, Adam Gnezda Cerin notched 2, while Sandi Lovric and two other players scored 1. Erik Janza has been the top assist maker on 2, with Jan Oblak notching 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Switzerland vs Slovenia Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Switzerland vs Slovenia with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

For Slovenia +1 to secure a return at -105, we need a win or a draw in this World Cup qualifying encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our World Cup qualifying experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key Switzerland vs Slovenia stats:

The +1 line has been covered by Slovenia in 4 consecutive games.
The +1 line has been covered by Slovenia in 17 of their last 20 games.
The +1 line has been covered by Slovenia in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Switzerland in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Switzerland in 16 of their last 20 games.

Slovenia +1 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Slovenia Asian Hcp +1 @ -105 Bet Now

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Published 21:07, 06 September 2025

Correct Score Prediction

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We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +650. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Benjamin Sesko Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143

Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia) has registered at least one shot on goal in four straight matches on the road. He certainly looks capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -143 are currently on offer.

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Joël Monteiro To Score +195

Joël Monteiro (Switzerland) is available to be among the goals at +195. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

Each of the past four Slovenia away games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered. When it comes to Total Corners, we’re expecting the teams to fall short and you can land odds of -125.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Switzerland

Total

9.20 4.30 4.90

Home

9.90 6.50 3.40

Away

8.60 4.60 4.00

Slovenia

Total

7.80 2.80 5.00

Home

8.60 3.60 5.00

Away

7.50 2.40 5.10

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Slovenia +1 -105

Total Goals Under 2.5 +102

Shots On Target Benjamin Sesko Over 0.5 -143

A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for Slovenia on the Asian Handicap at +1, two or less goals to be scored combined with Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia) to finish with one or more shots on target.

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Switzerland vs Slovenia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Switzerland Favourites to Win

Switzerland are the skinniest price to succeed in this World Cup qualifying clash, with the favourites afforded a 67% probability based on their -200 betting odds with the bookies. Slovenia are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +510.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +143. Alternatively, Switzerland can be backed at +108 and Slovenia are on offer at +450.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Cedric Itten Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Cedric Itten is now available at +380 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Cedric Itten (Switzerland)

Breel Embolo (Switzerland)

Joël Monteiro (Switzerland)

Rubén Vargas (Switzerland)

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Player Shots On Target

Breel Embolo (Switzerland)

Cedric Itten (Switzerland)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Switzerland Stats

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Full-Time Result

2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 2.40 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 53.80% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 61.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 42.00% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 44.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Switzerland vs Slovenia Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Switzerland vs Slovenia, check the team news first. Receive the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups together with the latest injury updates.