Scotland vs Slovenia Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our Scotland vs Slovenia prediction, projected lineups, and top betting picks for Tuesday's game. Explore key odds and Same Game Parlay insights now.
Grayson Parker - October 6, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT
6 minutesScotland vs Slovenia Game Preview
Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Game Date | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Glasgow, Barclays Hampden |
Scotland host Slovenia at Barclays Hampden in the UEFA Nations League. Both sides sit level on four points, and second place behind group leaders Switzerland is up for grabs.
Sebastien Pocognoli finally has a win on the board after Scotland cruised past North Macedonia. The hosts are -120 (Boyle Sports) favorites to make it two straight.
Slovenia arrive stinging from a 2-1 loss at Switzerland, where they scored almost immediately and then folded before halftime. Losing Sesko to injury hardly helps.
Scotland are unbeaten in their last 6 games against Slovenia in all competitions, and our Scotland vs Slovenia prediction backs that run to hold at Hampden.
Scotland vs Slovenia Recent Results
Scotland have won 5 of their last 10 games against all opponents, a middling return. The 2-0 win in Skopje was their first of this Nations League campaign, and captain Andy Robertson marked his 100th cap there. The midfield, built around John McGinn, is where this team does its damage.
Slovenia have won just 1 of their last 10 games against all opponents, and the loss in Switzerland showed why. They grabbed an early lead, then collapsed before the break. Oblak remains a top-tier safety net in goal, but without Sesko up top, goals look hard to come by.
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 again. That matters, because Scott McKenna now sits out after his red card in the win over North Macedonia. Pocognoli could also recall Ryan Christie and Nathan Patterson.
Slovenia
Bostjan Cesar could restore David Brekalo to the back line, and Tomi Horvat is in line to return to the starting XI in midfield. Sesko's absence leaves a real hole in attack.
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, L. Ferguson, B. Gilmour, 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
Scotland vs Slovenia Key Stats & Game Facts
- Lewis Ferguson has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League B).
- John McGinn has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League B).
Scotland vs Slovenia Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Scotland vs Slovenia betting odds make the hosts clear favorites, and we agree with the market. Scotland's midfield of McGinn, Gilmour and Ferguson should control this game, and Slovenia's habit of fading once the pressure builds is hard to ignore. Slovenia are good enough to sneak one past Gunn, but our call is a 2-1 Scotland win.
Best Picks
Scotland to win in the Moneyline market. Of our Scotland vs Slovenia best picks, this is the straightest. Scotland have the stronger engine room, they're at home, and Slovenia have shown little fight once a game turns against them.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Our projected 2-1 scoreline gets there. Scotland are coming off a confident outing, and Slovenia's back line came apart before halftime in Switzerland, so this matchup shouldn't stay stubborn for long.
Scotland vs Slovenia Same Game Parlay
Our Scotland vs Slovenia same game parlay picks stack a Scotland win, a Robbie Ure goal, a Scotland shutout and a card for David Zec.
Scotland on the Moneyline anchors the parlay and matches our call. Hendry's return steadies the back three, and the hosts have momentum after their first win of the campaign.
Robbie Ure in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the upside swing. With Shankland and Adams both injured, Scotland's striker pool is thin, and that opens a path to meaningful minutes.
No in the Both Teams To Score market takes our call one step further and asks Scotland to keep Slovenia out entirely. Without Sesko, the visitors' attack looks blunt.
David Zec in the To Be Shown A Card market runs through McGinn, who has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 UEFA Nations League B appearances.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +1852 and is as short as +1400 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $45 from best to worst price.
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Scotland vs Slovenia Talking Points
The biggest storyline in the Scotland vs Slovenia lineups is Billy Gilmour, who is poised to make his 50th senior appearance for his country and says he feels "proud and lucky" to get there. He's also the right man to hold the midfield together alongside McGinn. Pocognoli's first win in Skopje bought him some goodwill, and stacking a second one at Hampden would turn a shaky start into a real push for second place.
Scotland vs Slovenia Predictions FAQs
When is the Scotland vs Slovenia UEFA Nations League game?
The Scotland vs Slovenia game takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, kicking off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.
Where is Scotland vs Slovenia being played?
The game will be played at Barclays Hampden in Glasgow, Scotland.
Where can I watch Scotland vs Slovenia?
The game will be broadcast live on BBC 2 and BBCi.
What is the team news for Scotland vs Slovenia?
Scotland welcome back Jack Hendry from suspension, though Scott McKenna misses out alongside injured players including Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay. Slovenia are without the injured Benjamin Sesko, while David Brekalo and Tomi Horvat could return to the lineup.
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