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Slovakia — Moldova: 2:0, UEFA Nations League

UEFA Nations League
Slovakia L17 Nov 2025 · Away Germany · 0:6L26 Mar · Home Kosovo National Team · 3:4W31 Mar · Home Romania · 2:0W1 Jun · Home Malta · 2:1D5 Jun · Home Montenegro · 2:2W26 Sep · Home Moldova · 2:0
2:0
Finished

Kick-off was BST

Moldova L16 Nov 2025 · Away Israel · 1:4L26 Mar · Home Lithuania · 0:2L30 Mar · Away Cyprus · 2:3D5 Jun · Home Bulgaria · 2:2D9 Jun · Away Armenia · 1:1L26 Sep · Away Slovakia · 0:2
Venue: Tehelné pole City: Bratislava

In the UEFA Nations League game on 26 September 2026, Slovakia beat Moldova 2:0. Match numbers: shots on target 3:1, corners 7:3.

Match report

Slovakia defeated Moldova 2:0 in the League C - 1 stage of the UEFA Nations League on 26 September 2026. Ivan Schranz opened the scoring in the 32nd minute before Ondrej Duda converted a penalty four minutes later. The result places Slovakia at the top of their group with three points from one match, while Moldova remain in fourth place with none.

The hosts controlled possession at 68 per cent and created more chances, though their shooting accuracy was limited to 17 per cent. They registered 15 shots with only three on target, while Moldova managed just one shot on target from six attempts. Slovakia's expected goals figure of 1.78 contrasted with Moldova's 0.38, suggesting the scoreline reflected the flow of play.

Several substitutions changed the dynamic in the second half. Moldova brought on Nicky Clescenco and Victor Stina in the 55th minute, while Slovakia introduced Adrian Kapralik and Lukáš Haraslín on 63 and 82 minutes respectively. Tomas Suslov received a yellow card in the 72nd minute as the match settled into its final stages.

Both teams were even in aerial duels at 23 each, but Slovakia dominated possession and passing. They completed 643 passes compared to Moldova's 251, with 340 passes into the opposition half. Moldova made more tackles at 25 and attempted more clearances at 25, reflecting their defensive posture throughout the contest.

Our prediction of a home victory proved correct. Slovakia's control of midfield and ability to create chances through Ivan Schranz and Ondrej Duda delivered the result we anticipated. The two-goal margin shows they were comfortable with their lead after the penalty converted Duda's contribution.

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Key numbers

Possession, % 68 – 32
Shots on target 3 – 1
Shots off target 12 – 5
Expected goals 1.78 – 0.38

Match events

  1. 20' 0:0 Moldova Yellow card Oleg Reabciuk
  2. 28' 0:0 Slovakia Yellow card Ondrej Duda
  3. 32' 1:0 Slovakia Goal Ivan Schranz assist: Tomas Suslov
  4. 40' 2:0 Slovakia Penalty Ondrej Duda
  5. 55' 2:0 Moldova Substitution Nicky Clescenco off: Ştefan Bodişteanu
  6. 55' 2:0 Moldova Substitution Victor Stina off: Vlad Raileanu
  7. 63' 2:0 Slovakia Substitution Ivan Schranz off: Martin Valjent
  8. 63' 2:0 Slovakia Substitution Adrian Kapralik off: Leo Sauer
  9. 66' 2:0 Moldova Substitution Vadim Rață off: Cristian Dros
  10. 72' 2:0 Slovakia Substitution Dávid Hancko off: Denis Vavro
  11. 72' 2:0 Slovakia Substitution David Strelec off: Erik Prekop
  12. 72' 2:0 Slovakia Yellow card Tomas Suslov
  13. 74' 2:0 Moldova Substitution Danila Forov off: S. Țurcan
  14. 74' 2:0 Moldova Substitution Vladyslav Baboglo off: Mihail Stefan
  15. 82' 2:0 Slovakia Substitution Lukáš Haraslín off: Tomas Rigo

Statistics

68 Possession, % 32
3 Shots on target 1
12 Shots off target 5
1.78 Expected goals 0.38
1 Big chances 1
138 Attacks 86
7 Corners 3
8 Fouls 13
13 Free kicks 7
0 Offsides 1
2 Yellow cards 1
0 Red cards 0
4 Goal kicks 16
22 Throw-ins 13
All statistics
13/2357% Aerial duels 11/2348%
119 Backward passes 62
3 Blocked shots 1
13 Clearances 25
3/1718% Crosses 5/1436%
15/2560% Dribbles 5/956%
0.73 Expected assists 0.99
60 Failed passes 70
1 Goalkeeper saves 1
9 Interceptions 5
15 Key passes 6
19/3850% Long passes 26/5349%
125 Passes into the final third 49
340 Passes in the opposition half 172
380 Passes in own half 163
0.17 Shot accuracy 0.14
8 Shots from outside the box 4
10 Shots inside the box 3
5/956% Tackles 15/2560%
703 Total passes 321

Line-ups

Slovakia

Starting XI
# Player number
12 Dominik Greif 12
14 Milan Škriniar 14
16 Dávid Hancko 16
18 Ivan Schranz 18
21 Adam Obert 21
8 Ondrej Duda 8
10 Tomáš Suslov 10
22 Stanislav Lobotka 22
13 Adrián Kaprálik 13
15 David Strelec 15
17 Lukáš Haraslín 17
Substitutes
# Player number
1 Martin Dúbravka 1
23 Dominik Takáč 23
3 Denis Vavro 3
4 Martin Valjent 4
5 Ľubomír Šatka 5
6 Peter Pokorný 6
19 Tomáš Rigo 19
2 Michal Faško 2
7 Leo Sauer 7
9 Róbert Boženík 9
11 Erik Prekop 11
20 Dávid Ďuriš 20
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Moldova

Starting XI
# Player number
12 Dumitru Celeadnic 12
4 Vladislav Baboglo 4
6 Mikhail Gerasimencov 6
18 Iurie Iovu 18
2 Oleg Reabciuk 2
7 Nichita Moțpan 7
11 Victor Stînă 11
16 Danila Forov 16
20 Nicky Serghei Cleșcenco 20
22 Vadim Raţă 22
15 Petru Popescu 15
Substitutes
# Player number
1 Emil Tîmbur 1
23 Andrii Kozhukhar 23
3 Mihail Ștefan 3
5 Catalin Cucos 5
19 Daniel Dumbrăvanu 19
8 Cristian Dros 8
10 Ștefan Bodișteanu 10
13 Serafim Cojocari 13
17 O. David 17
21 Dmitri Mandrîcenco 21
14 Vlad Răileanu 14
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Match prediction: Slovakia — Moldova

Win: Slovakia

Confidence 54%

Reasoning

  • Словакия, last 5 games: 2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses
  • Молдова, last 5 games: 0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses
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