Luxembourg vs Slovenia

Luxembourg and Slovenia Set for Pre-Qualifying Friendly Clash

As both teams prepare for their upcoming World Cup qualifying campaigns, Luxembourg and Slovenia will meet in an international friendly this Friday. This match marks their final chance to fine-tune their squads before competitive action returns in September.

Luxembourg Seeking Momentum

Luxembourg ended 2024 on a disappointing note, failing to win any of their last eight matches. But 2025 has brought renewed hope, with recent performances proving they shouldn’t be underestimated.

Under manager Luc Holtz, they faced tough tests against Sweden and Switzerland in their last outings—and passed with flying colors. A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sweden, courtesy of Seid Korac’s winner, was followed by a respectable 3-1 defeat to Euro 2024 quarter-finalists Switzerland.

Currently ranked 91st in the FIFA World Rankings, Luxembourg have shown they can hold their own against stronger sides, earning draws against Bulgaria and Northern Ireland in recent months. With World Cup qualifying looming, their group pits them against Germany, Slovakia, and Northern Ireland—and if they can carry their recent form forward, a playoff spot isn’t out of the question.

Slovenia Riding a Wave of Confidence

Slovenia, meanwhile, narrowly missed automatic Euro 2024 qualification but secured a playoff spot after finishing third in their Nations League group. They edged past Slovakia 1-0 on aggregate in a tense two-legged tie, proving their resilience in tight matches—a trait Luxembourg will need to be wary of.

Matjaž Kek’s side has been tough to beat lately, losing just twice in their last 14 games. Their Euro 2024 campaign was particularly impressive, holding Denmark, Serbia, and England to draws. Both of their recent defeats came against Norway, but their strong performances have lifted them to 51st in the FIFA rankings—and they’ll be eager to climb even higher.

What to Expect

With both teams looking to build momentum ahead of crucial qualifiers, this friendly could be more competitive than expected. Luxembourg will aim to prove their recent upswing is no fluke, while Slovenia will want to maintain their solid defensive record.

Will Luxembourg continue their rise, or can Slovenia’s experience give them the edge? Friday’s clash should offer some intriguing answers.