Slovenia boasted a record of two wins, two draws and two defeats from their six matches in Group 3 of League B in the 2024-25 Nations League, which saw them finish third in the section behind Norway and Austria.

Matjaz Kek's side are therefore bidding to avoid relegation to League C for the next tournament, and they will have been pleased with their performance in Thursday's goalless draw, as home advantage now belongs to them.

Slovenia have actually only won one of their last five matches in all competitions, but they have been beaten in just two of their last seven, while the national side made a positive impression at last summer's European Championship.

Indeed, the national team made it through the group stage courtesy of a goalless draw against England in their final game in the section, before losing to Portugal on penalties in the round of 16.

Each of the last three matches between Slovenia and Slovakia have now finished level, but the former have not managed to overcome Sunday's opponents since October 2016, which was a qualifier for the 2018 World Cup.

Slovakia were incredibly unfortunate not to gain automatic promotion from Group 1 of League C considering that they picked up 13 points from their six matches courtesy of a record of four wins, one draw and one defeat.

Francesco Calzona's side were beaten to first position by Sweden, though, and they therefore need to take part in a playoff in order to earn the right to secure promotion to League B for the next Nations League.

The Falcons have only been beaten in one of their last seven matches, which was a 2-1 defeat to Sweden last November, and like Slovenia, they will also be pleased with their efforts at Euro 2024, having made the round of 16, losing narrowly to England.

Slovakia were seconds away from a famous win over the Three Lions, with Jude Bellingham levelling the scores in the 95th minute, before Harry Kane struck early in extra-time to make it 2-1 to Gareth Southgate's side.

The national team have only ever qualified for one World Cup, though, being present in the 2010 edition of the tournament, also making it to the round of 16 before losing to the Netherlands.

Slovenia possible starting lineup:

Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza; Stojanovic, Lovric, Elsnik, Vipotnik; Sesko, Petrovic

Slovakia possible starting lineup:

Dubravka; Gyomber, Mesik, Skriniar, Hancko; Bero, Lobotka, Duda; Suslov, Bozenik, Haraslin