Scotland are expected to pick up their first three points of the qualifying campaign against Belarus tonight.
19:45 Monday
Scotland go in search of their first win in Group C of the World Cup Qualifiers as they face Belarus on neutral ground. After a goalless draw with Denmark, Steve Clarke’s side will be aiming to kickstart their campaign.
Belarus vs Scotland Prediction
- Scotland are set to take on a struggling Belarus side, who have lost 12 of their last 13 World Cup qualifiers, conceding 27 goals in the process, including nine in their last two matches.
- Their neutral-ground record is poor, with wins only against Andorra and Kosovo in 11 games.
- By contrast, Scotland have lost just one of their last 17 World Cup qualifiers (W11 D5) and have kept clean sheets in both previous away games against Belarus.
- John McGinn created three chances in the Denmark draw, while Lyndon Dykes and Che Adams have 18 international goals between them.
- With Belarus historically weak and defensively vulnerable, Scotland are expected to secure a comfortable win and move onto four points in Group C.
Score Prediction: Belarus 0-2 Scotland
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Belarus vs Scotland Lineups
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Belarus Predicted Lineup vs Scotland
Pavel Pavlyuchenko, Kirill Pechenin, Nikita Zabelin, Sergey Martynovich, Vladislav Pigas, German Barkovskiy, Vladislav Yablonskiy, Nikita Korzun, Dmitry Gromyko, Ivan Melnichenko, Max Ebong
Scotland Predicted Lineup vs Belarus
Angus Gunn, Andy Robertson, Grant Hanley, John Souttar, Aaron Hickey, Lewis Ferguson, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie, Che Adams, John McGinn, Lyndon Dykes
Belarus vs Scotland Team News
Belarus:
- Coach Carlos Alos expected to stick with the side that lost 5-1 to Greece.
- German Barkovskiy could start after scoring off the bench.
- Max Ebong likely to feature in attack again.
- Pavel Pavlyuchenko remains first-choice in goal.
- Only minor changes expected despite recent defensive struggles.
Scotland:
- All players fit and available after the Denmark draw.
- Ben Doak and Billy Gilmour are pushing for starts.
- Lyndon Dykes and Che Adams expected to lead the attack.
- John McGinn, Scott McTominay, and Ryan Christie should start in midfield.
- Lewis Ferguson and John Souttar likely to retain their places.
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Belarus vs Scotland Odds
| Winner | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Belarus | 15/2 |
| Draw | 16/5 |
| Scotland | 11/20 |
Belarus vs Scotland Bet Builder Tips
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Scotland Win & Under 2.5 Goals
Scotland's defensive form and clean-sheet streak (three in their last five games) make them likely to edge a tight, low-scoring game. Belarus lack attacking threat, and Scotland prefer to control games than go for a ruthless win.
Scott McTomminay – 1+ Shot on Target
Belarus allowed a whopping 30 shots against Greece. Facing another superior opponent you can expect them to concede chances here too. Scott McTomminay is the most consistent player on the Scotland side at hitting the target, averaging 1.2 per game in the last 10 games. He has hit the target in nine of his last 12 games including against Denmark.
