Slovenia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

As Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina gear up for the World Cup qualifiers in September, they will face off in a friendly match at Stadion Z'dezele on Tuesday.

Reprezentanca are aiming for a third straight victory, while Zmajevi are chasing a fourth consecutive win in this midweek clash.

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Slovenia, led by manager Matjaz Kek, had an inconsistent UEFA Nations League campaign earlier this year but secured a vital win in their relegation playoff against Slovakia in March, followed by another victory. On Friday, they earned a narrow 1-0 win against Luxembourg, though Kek may be worried about their lack of attacking threat, managing just one shot on target against the 91st-ranked team in FIFA's standings.

With World Cup qualifiers looming, Slovenia face a challenging Group B alongside Kosovo, Sweden, and Switzerland. They’ll look to maintain their momentum with another victory this week. The hosts can take heart from their strong home form, boasting two wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last five home matches. They’ve also been tough to beat at home, losing just once in the past three years as the designated home side.

A win on Tuesday would extend Slovenia’s unbeaten run to five games, providing a confidence boost before their opening qualifier against Sweden in September.

On the other side, Bosnia-Herzegovina, managed by Sergej Barbarez, have started their World Cup qualifying campaign in top form, collecting nine points from three matches. Their latest triumph came on Saturday, a commanding performance against San Marino, where they prevented any shots on target while creating six of their own.

However, Barbarez may be concerned that his side only scored once against FIFA’s lowest-ranked team, though veteran striker Edin Dzeko showed his quality by delivering the decisive goal. The weekend’s three points put Bosnia-Herzegovina six points clear at the top of Group H, especially after second-placed Romania’s recent defeat, positioning them well for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

A victory on Tuesday would mark a fourth straight win for Zmajevi, but their away record raises concerns, with only one win in their last seven away games, alongside five losses and one draw.