Match report

Slovenia 0-0 Switzerland: A Defensive Standoff in World Cup Qualification

Slovenia
Slovenia
0–0
FT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Oct 13, 2025

Slovenia and Switzerland played out a goalless draw in their crucial World Cup Qualification match, showing resilience and strong defensive performances. Slovenia's early substitution of D. Sturm for P. Stojanovic and Switzerland's multiple player changes throughout the match highlighted the tactical adjustments made to secure a point.

Key Facts

  • • Slovenia and Switzerland ended in a 0-0 draw
  • • Slovenia made substitutions with D. Sturm (57') and Tomi Horvat (70')
  • • Switzerland made multiple substitutions: Djibril Sow (62'), S. Widmer (63'), R. Rodriguez (77'), and R. Vargas (77')
  • • A. Gnezda Cerin received a yellow card for Slovenia at 88'

Lineups

Slovenia

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Oblak (G)
  • 2 Z. Karnicnik (D)
  • 23 D. Brekalo (D)
  • 6 J. Bijol (D)
  • 21 V. Drkusic (D)
  • 13 E. Janza (D)
  • 19 T. Horvat (M)
  • 10 T. Elsnik (M)
  • 22 A. Gnezda Cerin (M)
  • 15 D. Sturm (M)
  • 11 B. Sesko (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Z. Leban
  • 16 I. Vekic
  • 3 J. Balkovec
  • 4 D. Petrovic
  • 5 J. Gorenc Stankovic
  • 7 S. Seslar
  • 8 S. Lovric
  • 9 N. Gradisar
  • 14 T. Svetlin
  • 17 D. Zec
  • 18 Z. Vipotnik
  • 20 P. Stojanovic

Switzerland

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 3 S. Widmer (D)
  • 4 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 5 M. Akanji (D)
  • 13 R. Rodriguez (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 10 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 15 D. Sow (M)
  • 17 R. Vargas (F)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)
  • 11 D. Ndoye (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Y. Mvogo
  • 21 M. Keller
  • 2 M. Muheim
  • 6 A. Bajrami
  • 9 J. Manzambi
  • 14 A. Zeqiri
  • 16 V. Sierro
  • 18 A. Amenda
  • 19 C. Itten
  • 20 L. Jaquez
  • 22 F. Rieder
  • 23 Z. Athekame

Timeline

  1. Slovenia
    57' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Sturm · On: P. Stojanovic
  2. Switzerland
    62' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: J. Manzambi
  3. Switzerland
    63' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Widmer · On: Miro Muheim
  4. Slovenia
    70' Slovenia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tomi Horvat · On: Z. Vipotnik
  5. Switzerland
    77' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Rodriguez · On: A. Bajrami
  6. Switzerland
    77' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Vargas · On: F. Rieder
  7. Slovenia
    88' Slovenia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gnezda Cerin

    Foul

  8. Slovenia
    88' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Erik Janža · On: S. Sešlar

Match Stats

Stat Slovenia Switzerland
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 79% 90%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 11
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 334 635
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 0 3
xG 0.35 0.46
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 265 574
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Slovenia's substitution of D. Sturm for P. Stojanovic at 57' helped stabilize the defensive line
  • ▸ Switzerland's multiple substitutions, including R. Rodriguez and R. Vargas at 77', showed their intent to break the deadlock but failed to find the back of the net