It’s all to play for as Scotland journey to Poland on Monday evening of their ultimate fixture of the Nations League’s group marketing campaign.
Steve Clarke’s facet are backside of the group however a 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia has given Scotland an out of doors likelihood of reaching the quarter-finals. Nonetheless, potential promotion isn’t all that’s at stake. The Tartan Military should win in Poland to keep away from relegation to the second tier.
Right here is all the pieces you’ll want to know concerning the conflict.
Poland vs Scotland – Match preview and crew information
Type
Poland: WLLDL
Poland head into the competition reeling from a 5-1 thrashing to group winners Portugal. A Robert Lewandowski-less Poland facet had been degree at half-time in Porto however collapsed after the break to concede 5 objectives.
Michał Probierz’s facet have been weak defensively and have shipped 14 objectives of their 5 Nations League video games – failing to maintain a clear sheet. Degree on 4 factors with Scotland, Poland will keep away from computerized relegation to the second tier in the event that they keep away from defeat. The third-place groups within the group will face a play-off towards runners-up from League B to protect their top-tier standing.
Scotland: LLLDW
After incomes their first level of the marketing campaign with a goalless draw with Portugal final month, Scotland secured a much-needed win over Croatia on Friday evening. John McGinn scored the decisive purpose off the bench at Hampden Park towards a Croatia facet who had
Petar Sucic despatched off earlier than the break.
The win snapped a run of 10 aggressive video games with out a win for Scotland, whose Nations League marketing campaign has been a narrative of encouraging showings with out outcomes.
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Scotland’s destiny is again in their very own arms, although the Tartan Military might end wherever from second to fourth within the group. Steve Clarke’s facet are clear of their requirement, nonetheless, something lower than a win in Poland will finish in Nations League relegation.
Final Assembly
Scotland 2-3 Poland, September fifth 2024, Nations League
Scotland suffered heartbreak on matchday one as a 97th-minute winner for Poland undid a spirited comeback at Hampden Park.
After trailing 2-0 to objectives from Sebastian Szymański and Robert Lewandowski, Scotland fought again to degree via Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay. Nonetheless, deep into stoppage time a rash problem from Grant Hanley handed Poland a penalty. Nicola Zalewski made no mistake with the spot-kick to grab the factors within the ultimate seconds.
Predicted Lineups
Poland: Bulka; Piatkowski, Bednarek, Kiwior; Bereszynski, Urbanski, Zielinski, S. Szymanski, Zalewski; Swiderski, Piatek
Scotland: Gordon; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; McGinn, Gilmour; Doak, McTominay, Christie; Dykes.
Who’s the referee?
Christian Dingert (Germany)
What channel is Poland vs Scotland on?
Viaplay holds the rights to all of Scotland’s aggressive residence and away matches till 2028.
What time is kick-off?
19:45 GMT.
Odds
Poland – 11/8
Draw – 12/5
Scotland – 19/10
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