UEFA Nations League· Kick-off : Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)
Slovenia vs North Macedonia: 2-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Slovenia 2-0 North Macedonia. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Slovenia at 59%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (13.6%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (36%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (35%): correct.
Match analysis
Slovenia and North Macedonia met on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, a UEFA Nations League fixture. Venue: Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana. Before kick-off, our model gave Slovenia a 59% chance of winning, the draw 26% and North Macedonia 15%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (18.2%), followed by 2-0 (13.6%) and 0-0 (12.1%).
Slovenia have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 6. North Macedonia have not won any of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 3 defeats), scoring 0 and conceding 11. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Slovenia score 1.00 and concede 1.20 goals per game; North Macedonia score 0.00 and concede 2.20. In the table, Slovenia sit 2nd with 1 points from 1 games, North Macedonia 4th with 0 points from 1. The two teams are close in the standings.
In the last 3 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Slovenia, 1 for North Macedonia and 2 draws. The most recent ended North Macedonia 1-1 Slovenia (Jun 1, 2021). In double chance terms, "Slovenia or draw" stands at 85%, "North Macedonia or draw" at 41% and "no draw" at 74%.
In short : Slovenia are tipped by our AI model in this Slovenia v North Macedonia (59%). In the table, Slovenia (2nd, 1 pts) host North Macedonia (4th, 0 pts). Our model's most likely scoreline: 1-0.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Slovenia – North Macedonia. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (18.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 63% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Slovenia 1-0 North Macedonia | 18.2% |
| Slovenia 2-0 North Macedonia | 13.6% |
| Slovenia 0-0 North Macedonia | 12.1% |
| Slovenia 1-1 North Macedonia | 11.1% |
| Slovenia 2-1 North Macedonia | 8.3% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.50 expected goals for Slovenia and 0.61 for North Macedonia, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 35% and "both teams to score" at 36%. Few goals are expected here. Slovenia keep a clean sheet in 54% of scenarios, North Macedonia in 22%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Slovenia expected goals | 1.50 |
| North Macedonia expected goals | 0.61 |
| Both teams to score | 36% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 62% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 35% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 16% |
| Slovenia clean sheet | 54% |
| North Macedonia clean sheet | 22% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Slovenia
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Scotland · UEFA Nations League | 0-0 | D |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Croatia · International Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Cyprus · International Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Montenegro · International Friendlies | 3-2 | W |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Hungary · International Friendlies | 0-1 | L |
North Macedonia
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Switzerland · UEFA Nations League | 0-3 | L |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Türkiye · International Friendlies | 0-4 | L |
| May 29, 2026 | Bosnia & Herzegovina · International Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Ireland · International Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Denmark · World Cup - Qualification Europe | 0-4 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| North Macedonia | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | North Macedonia 1-1 Slovenia | International Friendlies |
| Oct 10, 2019 | North Macedonia 2-1 Slovenia | Euro Championship |
| Mar 24, 2019 | Slovenia 1-1 North Macedonia | Euro Championship |
Out and doubtful
Slovenia
No absences reported.
North Macedonia
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
Slovenia
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- J. Bijol5/5
- D. Sturm4/5
- Z. Vipotnik4/5
- A. Gnezda Cerin3/5
- E. Janza3/5
- J. Oblak3/5
- M. Ratnik3/5
- V. Drkusic3/5
- D. Brekalo2/5
- I. Vekic2/5
- T. Elsnik2/5
North Macedonia
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- E. Elmas5/5
- G. Zajkov5/5
- S. Dimitrievski5/5
- E. Rastoder4/5
- S. Herrera4/5
- B. Miovski3/5
- D. Velkovski3/5
- E. Bardhi3/5
- J. Atanasov3/5
- V. Musliu3/5
- D. Churlinov2/5
Other matches in this competition
- Sweden 3-1 PolandSep 28, 2026
- Northern Ireland 0-0 HungarySep 28, 2026
- Türkiye 1-4 ItalySep 28, 2026
- Finland 0-0 BelarusSep 29, 2026
- Moldova 1-1 Faroe IslandsSep 29, 2026
- San Marino 0-3 AlbaniaSep 29, 2026
- Scotland 0-3 SwitzerlandSep 29, 2026
- Slovakia 2-1 KazakhstanSep 29, 2026
- Spain 4-1 CroatiaSep 29, 2026
- Bulgaria 0-0 EstoniaSep 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Slovenia vs North Macedonia prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Slovenia a 59% chance of winning, the draw 26% and North Macedonia 15%. Slovenia are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Slovenia vs North Macedonia?
1-0 (18.2%), followed by 2-0 (13.6%), 0-0 (12.1%), 1-1 (11.1%) and 2-1 (8.3%).
Will both teams score in Slovenia vs North Macedonia?
The probability that both Slovenia and North Macedonia score is 36%. Slovenia have a 54% chance of keeping a clean sheet, North Macedonia 22%.
How many goals should we expect in Slovenia vs North Macedonia?
The model expects 2.11 goals (1.50 for Slovenia, 0.61 for North Macedonia). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 62%, over 2.5 goals 35%, over 3.5 goals 16%.
When and where is Slovenia vs North Macedonia played?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), UEFA Nations League. Venue: Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana.
What form are Slovenia and North Macedonia in?
Slovenia: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 6 conceded). North Macedonia: 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (0 scored, 11 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Slovenia and North Macedonia?
In the last 3 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Slovenia, 1 for North Macedonia and 2 draws. The most recent ended North Macedonia 1-1 Slovenia (Jun 1, 2021).
What was the Slovenia vs North Macedonia result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Slovenia 2-0 North Macedonia. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Slovenia at 59%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (13.6%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (36%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (35%): correct.
How is the Slovenia vs North Macedonia prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.50 for Slovenia, 0.61 for North Macedonia) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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