Verdict: Scotland win to nil
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Facing another crucial World Cup qualifying victory on Sunday evening, Scotland will welcome Belarus to Hampden.
Scotland
Starting with the hosts, mounting what was a sensational comeback on home soil earlier in the week as they secured what could prove to be a crucial 3-1 victory against Greece, Scotland will certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Opening Sunday’s showdown at Hampden sat in silver medal position in Group C, Steve Clarke’s men will be desperate to widen their buffer over the chasing pack here. While the Tartan Army might have lost their elite Nations League status back in March as they were hit with a 3-1 aggregate defeat against Greece, the former Kilmarnock boss has seen his squad come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Putting seven points on the board from their first three World Cup qualifying appearances, Scotland will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity on Sunday evening.
Scotland Team News
Both making an impact after coming off the bench against Greece on Thursday, the duo of Anthony Ralston and Napoli ace Billy Gilmour could be handed a full recall. Despite failing to make a a single appearance since completing a summer switch to Nottingham Forest, Angus Gunn should keep his spot between the sticks.
Opening his World Cup qualifying account earlier in the week, Birmingham striker Lyndon Dykes could be handed the chance to lead the line at Hampden. Enjoying a remarkable rise to superstardom after making a blockbuster move to Naples last summer, Scott McTominay will play a leading role in the middle of the park.
Belarus
As for the visitors, completely blown away earlier in the week as they eventually fell to a 6-0 drumming at the hands of Denmark, Belarus have only further cemented their spot as Group C’s ultimate whipping boys this year. Getting their respective World Cup qualifying adventure underway with a 5-1 loss away at Greece on September 5th, the White Wings have endured yet another torrid rut. Hit with a 2-0 defeat when they met Scotland for their reverse meeting last month, Carlos Alos’ side have lost all of their first three qualifying appearances by an aggregate score of 13-1. Showing some major defensive struggles, Belarus have also managed to muster just a single competitive victory across any competition since back in November 2023.
Belarus Team News
While Trofim Melnichenko might still be waiting to make his senior debut for Portuguese giants Porto, the 19-year-old will feature at Hampden. Appearing to have recently cemented his spot as Alos’ number one choice, Fedor Lapoukhov should keep his spot between the sticks.
Earning a first senior call-up this month, Lokomotiv Moscow starlet Ruslan Myalkovsky could earn a maiden cap on Sunday evening. Playing his domestic football with Kazakhstan-based outfit Astana, Mads Ebong will lead out Belarus in Glasgow.
Scotland vs Belarus Key Factors to Consider
- When Scotland and Belarus met for their reverse World Cup qualifying appearance on September 8th, the Tartan Army collected a 2-0 victory on foreign soil.
- Clarke’s camp have registered seven points from their first three Group C appearances this year.
- Belarus have lost all of their first three qualifying appearances by an aggregate score of 13-1.
- Scotland have conceded just a single strike in over 400 minutes of action.
- Sunday’s guests have mustered just a single competitive victory across any competition since November 2023.
Conclusion
Mounting what was a sensational comeback at home against Greece earlier in the week as they eventually claimed what could prove to be a crucial 3-1 victory against Greece, Scotland will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity here. Mustering seven points from their opening three World Cup qualifying appearances, Clarke’s men are rightfully installed as a landslide contender at Hampden. Clinching a 2-0 win when they met Belarus for their reverse Group C showdown on September 8th, Scotland will be hugely confident of laying down another qualifying marker here.
Verdict: Scotland win to nil
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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