Scotland will be aiming to build on a positive start to their World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Belarus on Monday night.
Steve Clarke's men battled to a very impressive point away in Denmark, and will be looking to get their first win when take on the minnows. While it counts as another away fixture, the game will take place in neutral Hungary due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and Belarus' involvement in it.
The Eastern European country got off to the worst possible start in their bid to make a first-ever World Cup, being hammered 5-1 in Greece, leaving their slim hopes hanging by a thread already.
The Sporting News has all the latest odds, tips and predictions for this one.
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Belarus vs. Scotland prediction and odds
Scotland should really have too much for Belarus here, who can't even count on a full home crowd in their efforts.
A win here would really build belief in a first World Cup appearance since 1998, and we think they will get it rather comfortably.
The Scots are strong favourites at 11/20 with Ladbrokes with Belarus back at 11/2. The draw is 29/10.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Belarus 0-2 Scotland
- Scotland to beat Belarus is given a 64.5% probability by Ladbrokes.
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Belarus vs. Scotland expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up on Monday night.
Belarus predicted lineup to play Scotland
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Pavlyuchenko (GK) — Pigas, Martynovich, Zabelin, Pechenin — Yablonskiy, Korzun — Gromyko, Ebong, Kovalev — Barkouski
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Scotland predicted lineup to play Belarus
(4-4-2, right to left)
- Gunn (GK) — Hickey, Souattar, Hanley, Robertson — McGinn, McTominay, Ferguson, Christie — Adams, Dyke
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Belarus vs. Scotland latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-0 prediction is at good odds with Ladbrokes, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Scotland 1-0 | |
Draw 1-1 | |
Scotland 2-0 | |
Scotland 2-1 | |
Scotland 3-1 |
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Belarus vs. Scotland team news
- Herman Barkouski should get the nod from the start for Belarus having come off the bench to score their only goal in the heavy loss to Greece.
- It would be a surprise if Clarke makes any changes to the XI that performed so well against Denmark.
Belarus vs. Scotland Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this one is Scotland to win with a -1 handicap, both sides not to score, Belarus to have the most cards and Scott McTominay to score anytime. That is currently just over 19/1 with Bet365.
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How to watch Belarus vs. Scotland: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Monday, September 8
- Venue: ZTE Arena, Zalaegerszeg
- Time: 7:45 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: BBC