Slovenia and Kosovo will square off in a crunch World Cup qualifier at the Stozice Stadium on Saturday night.
The two nations sit second and third respectively in Group B, with Kosovo four points in front of their hosts heading into the final two rounds of fixtures.
As such, the visitors will arrive in Ljubljana knowing that a point will be enough to guarantee them a play-off place at the very least.
Franco Foda’s side can draw plenty of confidence from the fact they claimed a 1-0 victory away at Sweden in their most recent outing.
As for Slovenia, they find themselves in must-win territory ahead of their final home game with Kosovo on matchday five.
Matjaz Kek’s men have yet to taste victory in Group B, having drawn three and won one of their opening four assignments.
How the bookies view it: Slovenia set for victory
Despite failing to win each of their opening four group games, Slovenia are 20/21 favourites with BOYLE Sports.
Kosovo come into this showdown as 11/4 underdogs on BOYLE Sports, while a share of the Stozice Stadium spoils is trading at 21/10 with the same firm.
Head to head: Another stalemate in store?
The two nations played out a 0-0 draw during last month’s reverse fixture in Pristina. Another goalless affair pays 13/2 on BOYLE Sports, while BTTS No looks an attractive option at 4/5 in what could be a tight and tense affair.
Players to watch: Sandi to strike?
Sandi Lovric is one of only two Slovenia players to have scored during the current campaign, having netted against Sweden on matchday one. The Udinese midfielder is a 4/1 anytime goalscorer option on BOYLE Sports.
Fisnik Asllani was the Kosovo hero against Sweden last month, scoring the only goal of the game in Stockholm. The Hoffenheim attacker is 10/3 on BOYLE Sports to repeat the trick on Saturday night.
Predicted line-ups
Slovenia have been dealt a huge blow ahead of this make-or-break clash as star striker Benjamin Sesko will miss out due to a knee injury.
Fidan Alit is back in contention for Kosovo after serving a suspension against Sweden, while Elvis Rexhbecaj has also returned to the squad following a spell on the sidelines.
Slovenia: Oblak; Brekalo, Bijol, Drkusic, Janza; Karnicnik, Gnezda Cerin, Elsnik, Horvat; Vipotnik, Sturm
Kosovo: Muric; Gallapeni, Hajdari, Hajrizi, Krasniqi; Muslija, Avdullahu, Hodza, Vojvoda; Muriqi, Asllani
Anything else catch the eye?
Having already defeated Sweden both home and away, Kosovo look terrific value to avoid defeat on Saturday night at 4/5 on BOYLE Sports.
The fact the aforementioned Sesko will miss out for Slovenia on Saturday night only adds to the appeal of siding with this section.
Given Slovenia’s greater need for the points here, the hosts look well worthy of support to earn five or more corners at 4/5 on Bet365.
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