Get our Scotland vs Slovenia prediction with key betting tips, projected lineups, and the latest odds analysis ahead of Tuesday's Nations League encounter.
Scotland vs Slovenia Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Nations League B |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Glasgow, Barclays Hampden |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBC 2, BBCi |
Scotland vs Slovenia is a straight scrap for second place in UEFA Nations League B, with both sides level on four points behind leaders Switzerland heading into Tuesday's Hampden fixture.
Sebastien Pocognoli finally has a win on the board after a 2-0 victory away to North Macedonia. Back at Hampden, Scotland are rightly 5/6 (10Bet) favourites.
Slovenia led almost from kick-off in Switzerland, then folded before the break and lost. Bostjan Cesar's side arrive without Benjamin Sesko and are priced at 4/1 (Bet365).
Scotland are undefeated in their last six matches against Slovenia in all competitions. Win this one and they climb above the visitors in the race for second.
Scotland vs Slovenia Form
Scotland's 2-0 win in North Macedonia was their first of this Nations League campaign, with Kieron Bowie striking early and John McGinn adding the second. Scott McKenna's late red card was the only blemish. A Scotland win has landed in 5 of their last 10 matches against all opponents, so this is hardly a side that rolls teams over.
Slovenia have won just one of their last five international fixtures, and the defeat in Switzerland showed why. Žan Vipotnik put them ahead almost immediately, only for an Erik Janža own goal and a Dan Ndoye strike to turn it around before the break. A Slovenia win has landed in only 1 of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Scotland vs Slovenia Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Scotland: K. Tierney (Injured/out), K. McLean (Injured/out), S. McTominay (Injured/out), C. Adams (Injured/out), L. Shankland (Injured/out), S. McKenna (Suspended)
Slovenia: B. Sesko (Injured/out), Z. Zaletel (Injured/out), N. Prelec (Injured/out), M. Ratnik (Injured/out)
Scotland
Jack Hendry has served his suspension and is available, but Scott McKenna now sits one out after his red card against North Macedonia. Pocognoli could recall Ryan Christie and Nathan Patterson, which helps, because the injury list is brutal with McTominay, Adams, Shankland and Tierney all missing. The forward line in the Scotland vs Slovenia lineups is thin as a result, with Kieron Bowie leading the line in the probable XI.
Slovenia
Cesar could recall David Brekalo to the back line, and Tomi Horvat may return to the starting XI in midfield. The real blow is up front, where Sesko is injured, while Zaletel, Prelec and Ratnik are also unavailable.
Scotland vs Slovenia Predicted Lineup
Scotland
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Gunn; J. Hendry, L. Binks, S. Welsh; N. Patterson, B. Gilmour, L. Ferguson, A. Robertson; J. McGinn, R. Christie; K. Bowie
Slovenia
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Oblak; Z. Karnicnik, V. Drkusic, J. Bijol, D. Brekalo; M. Zabukovnik, S. Lovric; A. Matko, T. Horvat, D. Sturm; Z. Vipotnik
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Scotland vs Slovenia Key Stats & Match Facts
Scotland are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Slovenia in all competitions.
Across the previous meetings, Scotland have 2 wins to Slovenia's 0, with 4 draws.
John McGinn has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps (UEFA Nations League B).
Lewis Ferguson has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps (UEFA Nations League B).
Slovenia sit second and Scotland third in the four-team UEFA Nations League B group.
Scotland vs Slovenia Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Scotland to win. Our Scotland vs Slovenia prediction rests on momentum, home advantage and a visiting side that has won once in five outings. Expect a stubborn, low-scoring night with Scotland doing enough to take the points.
Best Bets
Back Scotland to win in the Win Market. Top of our Scotland vs Slovenia best bets is the home side, who have Hampden behind them against visitors stripped of their star forward. Slovenia caved once Switzerland turned the screw, and Scotland's engine room of Gilmour and Ferguson can apply the same pressure.
Back No in the Both Teams To Score market. Both squads are missing serious firepower, with Scotland without Adams, Shankland and McTominay and Slovenia lacking Sesko. That points to a messy, cagey contest where at least one side draws a blank.
Scotland vs Slovenia Bet Builder
Our Scotland vs Slovenia bet builder tips combine a home win, Robbie Ure to score anytime, No in Both Teams To Score and David Zec to be shown a card.
Scotland to win: Slovenia threw away a lead in Switzerland, and a visiting side this fragile gives Scotland the platform to anchor the bet builder.
Robbie Ure anytime goalscorer: With Adams and Shankland both injured, Scotland's striking options are stretched, and Ure offers a clinical finishing presence in the final third.
No in Both Teams To Score: Scotland kept a clean sheet in North Macedonia, and Jack Hendry's return should only make that back three harder to break down.
David Zec to be shown a card: John McGinn has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps (UEFA Nations League B), so Slovenia's defenders face a busy night.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 19/1 and is as short as 14/1 elsewhere.
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Scotland vs Slovenia Talking Points
Pocognoli replaced Steve Clarke in August to become Scotland's first non-Scottish manager since 2004, and a Hampden win would give his tenure real lift. Billy Gilmour is set for his 50th cap, a fitting night to run the engine room. Cesar has called for a "fantastic" performance of discipline, balance and transitional efficiency to cope with Scotland's physical intensity, but without Sesko his side lack a cutting edge. The Scotland vs Slovenia betting odds have the hosts as clear favourites, and that looks right to us.
Scotland vs Slovenia Predictions FAQs
When is the Scotland vs Slovenia UEFA Nations League game?
The match takes place on Tuesday 6 October 2026, kicking off at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Scotland vs Slovenia being played?
The match will be played at Barclays Hampden in Glasgow.
Where can I watch Scotland vs Slovenia?
The fixture will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC 2 and BBCi.
What competition is Scotland vs Slovenia in?
Scotland vs Slovenia is a group fixture in UEFA Nations League B.
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