The UEFA World Cup qualifiers are reaching a critical point in Group A. On Monday, November 17, Germany will face Slovakia in a decisive match for direct qualification to the World Cup. Both teams are currently tied at the top of the standings with 12 points, but Germany leads due to a superior goal difference. Recently, Germany secured a 2-0 victory against Luxembourg, while Slovakia triumphed 1-0 over Northern Ireland. Slovakia needs a win in Germany to retain hopes of qualifying directly, while a loss could send Germany into a playoff.
Germany’s Predicted Starting Lineup Against Slovakia
As Germany prepares for this crucial match, here is the predicted starting lineup:
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Oliver Baumann | Hoffenheim |
| Right Defender | Bote Baku | RB Leipzig |
| Center Back | Waldemar Anton | Borussia Dortmund |
| Center Back | Jonathan Tah | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Left Defender | David Raum | RB Leipzig |
| Midfielder | Aleksandar Pavlovic | Bayern Munich |
| Midfielder | Leon Goretzka | Bayern Munich |
| Right Winger | Leroy Sané | Bayern Munich |
| Attacking Midfielder | Florian Wirtz | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Left Winger | Serge Gnabry | Bayern Munich |
| Forward | Nick Woltemade | Newcastle |
Slovakia’s Starting Lineup
Slovakia, determined to create an upset, is expected to field their strongest team, led by captain Milan Škriniar. Here is their anticipated formation:
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Martin Dúbravka | Newcastle |
| Right Back | Nico Gyömbér | Club Unknown |
| Center Back | Milan Škriniar | Inter Milan |
| Center Back | Adam Obert | Club Unknown |
| Left Back | David Hancko | Club Unknown |
| Midfielder | Matus Bero | Club Unknown |
| Midfielder | Stanislav Lobotka | Celta Vigo |
| Midfielder | T. Rigo | Club Unknown |
| Forward | David Duris | Club Unknown |
| Forward | David Strelec | Club Unknown |
| Forward | Lukas Haraslin | Club Unknown |
Germany will aim to secure direct qualification at home, but they cannot afford to underestimate Slovakia. The stakes are high for both teams in this pivotal encounter.
