Scotland vs Slovenia prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 6, 2026
On October 6, 2026, the national teams of Scotland and Slovenia will face each other in matchday 4 of UEFA Nations League Division B. Both sides understand how important victory will be in the battle for second place.
Scotland vs Slovenia team news and expert analysis
Scotland were unable to stay in Nations League Division A, but finally qualified for the World Cup. They even made a winning start there, but then suffered two defeats and failed to reach the playoffs. In the autumn, already with Pokonjoli as head coach, they began in Slovenia, where they played out a goalless draw. Hosting Switzerland, they collapsed and lost 0-3. In the latest round, however, they managed to beat North Macedonia 2-0.
Slovenia played at Euro 2024 and reached the playoffs. However, they remained in Nations League Division B only thanks to their success in the playoff matches against Slovakia. After their head-to-head encounter with North Macedonia, they secured a 2-0 victory. Against the favourites, Switzerland, they put up a fight but still lost 1-2.
The hosts score an average of 1.1 goals per match and concede one. Caesar's side now average 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded.
Previous matches: Scotland vs Slovenia
Before the current meeting, draws and Scottish victories had alternated.
The hosts are highly motivated. At home, they can secure a win (odds – 1.8).
Scotland vs Slovenia: key statistics and trends
- Scotland have lost three of their last five matches
- 10% of Scotland's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.1
- Slovenia have won one of their last five matches
- 50% of Slovenia's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.0
Scotland vs Slovenia: possible starting line-ups
Scotland play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (probable line-up): Gunn - Welsh, Binks, Hickey - Doak, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson - McGinn - Bowie, McBurnie. McKenna is suspended, while McTominay, McLean, Tierney and Che Adams have fitness concerns
Slovenia play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable line-up): Oblak - Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza - Cerin, Elsnik - Stojanovic, Horvat, Begic - Sporar. Sesko and Prelec were not even called up
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