Scotland v Greece Tips

Greece look well-organised and confident, thriving on quick transitions and solid defending. Scotland’s home strength won’t be enough if Greece control the tempo and take their chances.

On paper, there does not appear to be much between these two sides. After two games played, Scotland have four points whilst Greece have three. Earlier this year they played each other twice in the UEFA Nations League with the away side winning each time. Scotland have put in two good performances in this qualifying campaign, drawing away in Denmark and winning at Belarus. Having done well away from home they need to capitalise by taking maximum points from their home games. They have played two home games this year and lost them both. However, with the prize of playing in another world cup, expect Scotland to put in a gritty performance which will see them get all three points to put some distance between themselves and Greece.

Scotland and Greece both favour cautious, defensive setups, especially in important matches. Steve Clarke’s side are well-drilled and rarely take big risks, while Greece are known for sitting deep and playing on the counter in away games. With both teams focused on structure and avoiding defeat, this match is likely to be a tight, low-scoring affair.

It's hard to separate these two sides, which is why going for goals has a better chance of landing. Eight of the last ten matches involving Greece involved a clean sheet and most under 3 goals. And the same has happened in six out of Scotland's last seven.

Expect an open match with intensity. Scotland attack with width, while Greece are confident on counters. Plenty of space for goals.

Both sides are competitive and physical, and Greece have improved going forward. Scotland at home always play with energy, so goals on both ends look likely.

These two nations met recently in the UEFA Nations League, and both games saw only one side score a goal. BTTS 'No' seems a reasonable bet here.

Scotland are strong at home, but Greece’s discipline and smart transitions might turn it their way. Both should score, yet Greece could edge it late.