Scotland want a outcome in opposition to Croatia this night if Steve Clarke’s aspect are to keep away from relegation from the highest tier of the Nations League.
The Tartan Military are backside of the group with only a solitary level and relegation might be confirmed if Poland higher their outcome tonight of their conflict in opposition to Portugal.
Regardless of some encouraging performances, if not outcomes, Scotland have now received simply as soon as in 16 internationals since September 2023. The outcome has been a plummet of their FIFA rating and Clarke’s aspect might discover themselves in Pot 3 for 2026 World Cup qualification except there’s quick enchancment.
Right here is every little thing it’s essential find out about tonight’s conflict.
Scotland vs Croatia – Match preview and workforce information
Type
Scotland: LLLLD
It’s been a torrid run for Scotland over the past 14 months, with a 2-0 win over minnow Gibraltar their solely success in 16 makes an attempt. Scotland, largely, have performed high opposition throughout that run and their Nations League marketing campaign has been one among close to misses.
A 3-2 defeat at dwelling to Poland, regardless of recovering from two targets all the way down to stage, was a setback earlier than slender losses (2-1) in Portugal and Croatia. A goalless draw at dwelling to the Portuguese obtained Scotland on the board and confirmed Clarke’s aspect have the capabilities to combine it with elite sides at their finest.
We host Croatia at Hampden Park tonight
Scotland v Croatia
— Scotland Nationwide Staff (@ScotlandNT) November 15, 2024
Nevertheless, time is operating out to enhance their FIFA rating and keep away from relegation from the highest tier of the Nations League. Scotland host Croatia earlier than travelling to Poland of their remaining fixture
Croatia: DLWWD
Croatia are a workforce in transition with their Golden Technology of expertise that completed second and third on the earlier two World Cups nearing the tip. A winless group-stage exit at Euro 2024 hinted at a workforce caught between two generations, however their Nations League marketing campaign has supplied encouragement.
Croatia sit second with seven factors from 4 video games and stay in rivalry to succeed in the finals, forward of their clashes with Scotland and group leaders Portugal this month.
Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic and Andrej Kramarić stay and every boast over a century of Croatia caps, although there are excessive hopes that the likes of Martin Baturina and Manchester Metropolis defender Josko Gvardiol can lead a brand new period.
Scotland will hope to capitalise on the vulnerabilities that noticed Croatia blow a 3-1 lead to attract in Poland final outing. They’ve stored only one clear sheet of their final eight.
Final Assembly
Croatia 2-1 Scotland, twelfth October 2024, Nations League
Croatia got here from behind to take the factors when the groups met in Zagreb final month. Ryan Christie fired Scotland in entrance after 33 minutes, after being teed up by the spectacular Ben Doak on his first begin for the senior aspect. Scotland had been with out 10 gamers, together with John McGinn and Lewis Ferguson, and failed to carry onto their lead.
Igor Matanović scored his first Croatia objective to stage three minutes after Christie’s opener, earlier than Kramaric discovered a second-half winner for the hosts. Scotland restricted Croatia to few clear-cut probabilities however it was not sufficient to earn a outcome.
Predicted Lineups
Scotland: Gordon; Ralston, Souttar, Hendry, Robertson; McLean, Gilmour; McGinn, McTominay, Doak; Dykes.
Croatia: Labrovic; Sutalo, Caleta-Automobile, Gvardiol; Perisic, Modric, Kovacic, Sosa; Baturina, Kramaric; Matanovic.
Who’s the referee?
Orel Grinfeeld (Israel)
What channel is Scotland vs Croatia on?
Viaplay holds the rights to all of Scotland’s aggressive dwelling and away matches till 2028.
What time is kick off?
19:45 BST.
Odds
Scotland – 12/5
Draw – 12/5
Croatia – 23/20
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