Slovenia 0–0 Switzerland

First place within reach

Switzerland can strengthen their position at the top of League B, Group A, while Slovenia have the chance to close the five-point gap between the sides. Switzerland lead the four-team group with 12 points from four matches; Slovenia are second on seven.

Switzerland’s four-match surge

Switzerland’s Nations League record is perfect so far: four wins, 11 goals scored and only one conceded. They have won both away matches in the competition, scoring six times without letting in a goal. This run is specific to their four Nations League matches, rather than a measure of their wider season form.

Slovenia have also won their most recent Nations League match, but their competition record after four games is two wins, a draw and a defeat. They have scored five and conceded three, and are unbeaten in their two home matches in the tournament, with a win and a draw and no goals conceded.

Recent meetings favour the visitors

Switzerland are unbeaten across the last three meetings, winning twice and drawing once. Their latest encounter, in October, ended in a 2-1 Nations League victory for Switzerland.

The attack against a home defence

Switzerland’s 11 goals and one concession across their four competition matches underline the challenge facing Slovenia. The hosts, however, have kept clean sheets in both of their home Nations League games, giving them a defensive platform to try to disrupt the visitors’ momentum.

Our prediction

Switzerland’s winning run and stronger scoring record give them the edge, although Slovenia’s home resilience makes a draw a credible alternative. The match could be close, with the visitors’ attacking threat likely to be tested by a well-organised home defence.