Slovenia vs Serbia predictions preview, team news, H2H | UEFA Nations League 2022-23

Slovenia will play Serbia at Stožice Sports Park on Sunday in the UEFA Nations League.

Slovenia came into this match with a 0-0 draw against Norway coached Stale Solbakken recently. Slovenia had Angers centre-back Miha Blazic sent off in the second half.

Serbia, on the other hand, beat Sweden’s Janne Andersson 1-0 in their last match. A goal from Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic was enough to seal the deal for Dragan Stojkovic’s Serbia.

Head-to-Head Slovenia vs Serbia

In the three head-to-head encounters between the two sides, the record is exactly the same. Serbia have won one game, lost one and drawn one.

The two countries last faced each other recently, with Serbia beating Slovenia 4-1. Goals from Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic and Marseille winger Nemanja Radonjic sealed victory for Serbia. Empoli right-back Petar Stojanovic scores a consolation goal for Slovenia.

Slovenian form guide: DLLDD

Serbian form guide: WWLLW

Team News Slovenia vs Serbia

Slovenia

The Slovenians include Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, Alanyaspor centre-back Miha Mevlja, Udinese midfielder Sandi Lovric, PAOK midfielder Jasmin Kurtic, Sporting CP striker Andraz Sporar and Red Bull Salzburg forward Benjamin Sesko.

There could be a potential debut for Pacos de Ferreira goalkeeper Igor Vekic. Angers centre-back Miha Blazic is suspended. Empoli midfielder Leo Stulac and Legia Warsaw striker Blaz Kramer are both sidelined through injury.

Wounded: Leo Stulac, Blaz Kramer

Doubtful: There isn’t any

Depends: Miha Blazic

Serbia

Meanwhile, Serbia have included Reims goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic, Fiorentina centre-backs Nikola Milenkovic and Nemanja Nastasic, Sevilla midfielder Nemanja Gudelj, Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Filip Kostic, Valencia midfielder Uros Racic and Porto midfielder Marko Grujic in the squad.

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is out due to injury.

Wounded: Dusan Vlahovic

Doubtful: There isn’t any

Depends: There isn’t any

Slovenia vs Serbia Prediction XI

Slovenia Prediction XI (4-4-2): Jan Oblak, Zan Karnicnik, Miha Mevlja, Jaka Bijol, Gregor Sikosek, Petar Stojanovic, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Jan Gorenc Stankovic, Benjamin Verbic, Benjamin Sesko, Andraz Sporar

1 – Only Daniel Cardenas (7) has conceded more from outside the box than Jan Oblak (6) in LaLiga this season, with the Slovenian goalkeeper also the only goalkeeper to have conceded two direct free kicks in the competition in 2021/22. Strange. https://t.co/gal7zOhlou

Serbia Prediction XI (3-4-2-1): Predrag Rajkovic, Nikola Milenkovic, Strahinja Erakovic, Strahinja Pavlovic, Darko Lazovic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Nemanja Gudelj, Filip Kostic, Dusan Tadic, Nemanja Radonjic, Luka Jovic

Only Thomas Muller (66) and Leo Messi (57) have assisted more than Filip Kostic (44) in Europe’s top 5 leagues since August 2018 https://t.co/chlMUO9Dh5

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Slovenia vs Serbia Prediction

Slovenia has not enjoyed good results recently, and has struggled to start. However, they boast interesting players, and will love their chances against Serbia.

Serbia is not short on talent. Many of their players play in some of the biggest leagues in the world, and with great success. On paper, they would be favorites.

Serbia to win.

Prediction: Slovenia 0-2 Serbia