Slovakia have surprisingly won three of their last six encounters with Germany, including their most recent clash on German soil, claiming a 3-1 friendly victory in Augsburg in 2016; Marek Hamšík, Michal Ďuriš and Juraj Kucka the scorers back then.
Germany vs Slovakia preview
This Monday night match in Leipzig is a straight shootout for World Cup qualification, so who will be celebrating come the close of play in Saxony? Back on matchday one, Slovakia pulled off an historic upset, beating Germany 2-0 in Bratislava; Dávid Hancko and David Strelec the scorers at Národný futbalový štadión. Now though, they need to repeat the feat 348 miles north to qualify?
That loss in Bratislava was Germany's first-ever World Cup qualifying defeat away from home, and only their fourth in 109 fixtures, previously defeated by Portugal in Stuttgart in 1985, England in Munich in 2001 and North Macedonia in Duisburg four years ago. Since that miserable start, Julian Nagelsmann's team had won four out of four in Group A, reclaiming top spot as a result.
On Friday night, Nick Woltemade's second half double was enough to see die Nationalelf defeat Luxembourg 2-0 away from home. That made it five successive victories and four consecutive clean sheets for die Mannschaft, who have never failed to qualify for a World Cup they have entered, needing just a point at Red Bull Arena to cement first place, very much favourites to achieve this.
Slovakia though will believe, having beaten Germany once, that they can do it again. Francesco Calzona's team also have 12 points on the board, albeit they were made to work hard for victory on Friday night. Having seen two goals disallowed follow video review, it was third time lucky for the Falcons against Northern Ireland, with Tomáš Bobček snatching all three points in stoppage time at the Košická futbalová aréna.
This made it four wins out of five in Group A for the Representatives, ruing their defeat in Belfast last month. Friday's win was so crucial for Slovakia because it guarantees, at a minimum, a place in March's play-offs, while their inferior goal difference means they must beat Germany to qualify automatically for a first World Cup since 2010.
Well, with fans in attendance, the Germans have won each of their last five qualifiers at home, losing only one of the last 34, beaten only by Netherlands since October 2007. So, it is a tall order for Slovakia, hence why we're backing the hosts to get the job done in Saxony.
Germany vs Slovakia head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 12.
- Germany Wins: 8. Draws: Zero. Slovakia Wins: 4.
Germany team news
Julian Nagelsmann is without Antonio Rüdiger, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Robert Andrich, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz, while captain Joshua Kimmich was not fit enough to feature on Friday night, so it'll be interesting to see if he returns here.
Elsewhere, veteran goalkeeper Oliver Baumann will maintain his ever-present status in this campaign, while Waldemar Anton could continue to partner Jonathan Tah in defence. Nick Woltemade has been the match-winner in Belfast and Luxembourg, so will he fire his team to victory here too?
Germany predicted lineup vs Slovakia: (4-3-3): Baumann; Kimmich, Tah, Anton, Raum; Pavlović, Goretzka, Sané, Gnabry, Wirtz; Woltemade.
Germany player to watch vs Slovakia
Florian Wirtz is yet to show his best form in a Liverpool shirt, but did score a stupendous free-kick against Northern Ireland at RheinEnergieStadion in September, so will he be the hero in Leipzig?
Slovakia team news
Francesco Calzona can recall key midfielder Ondrej Duda, who served a one-match suspension against Northern Ireland on Friday, coming in alongside Stanislav Lobotka.
Norbert Gyömbér will continue in defence alongside experienced pair Milan Škriniar and Dávid Hancko with David Strelec, scorer against Germany in Bratislava, leading the line.
Slovakia predicted lineup vs Germany: (3-4-3): Dúbravka; Škriniar, Gyömbér, Obert; Bero, Duda, Lobotka, Hancko; Ďuriš, Haraslín, Strelec.
Slovakia player to watch vs Germany
Lukáš Haraslín has seven international goals to his name, albeit it's 13 months since he was last on target against Azerbaijan in Bakı, but could he fire Slovakia to a famous victory?
Germany vs Slovakia prediction
We cannot see beyond a comfortable Germany victory. While there is jeopardy on this game, we believe die Nationalelf's talent will see them secure qualification in Leipzig: Germany 3-0 Slovakia.
Germany vs Slovakia FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Germany vs Slovakia in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Germany vs Slovakia in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Fox Sports 2 & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Germany vs Slovakia in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
Germany vs Slovakia in World Cup qualification will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Germany vs Slovakia in World Cup qualification?
Germany vs Slovakia takes place on Monday 17 November 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 14:45 (ET) & 11:45 (PT).