Slovenia vs Scotland prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 26, 2026
UEFA Nations League B
On September 26, 2026, Slovenia and Scotland will face off in the first round of Group B of the UEFA Nations League. Both teams are determined to make a winning start.
Slovenia vs Scotland: team news and expert analysis
Slovenia featured at the most recent European Championship. However, they finished third in their group in the previous Nations League campaign and had to play in the promotion/relegation playoffs, where they managed to beat Slovakia. In last year's qualifying campaign, the national team collected just four points, but still finished ahead of at least Sweden. In 2026, they beat neighboring Montenegro and drew with Cyprus, while losing to Hungary and Croatia in friendly matches.
After appearing at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, Scotland finally managed to qualify for the World Cup as well. They started the tournament with a win over Haiti. However, they then lost to both Morocco (0-1) and Brazil (0-3), once again failing to reach the knockout stage.
Begić and company score 0.8 goals per game while conceding 1.4. The Scots score 1.7 goals per match and concede 1.3.
Previous matches: Slovenia vs Scotland
In their five head-to-head meetings, draws and Scotland victories have alternated.
The odds are considered even once again. In any case, we expect a battle rather than a spectacle, so our pick is the "under 2.5 goals" option (odds – 1.61).
Slovenia vs Scotland: key statistics and trends
- Slovenia have won just one of their last ten matches
- In 50% of Slovenia's matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per game is 2.2
- Scotland have lost two matches in a row
- In 40% of Scotland's matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per game is 3.0
Slovenia vs Scotland: possible starting lineups
Slovenia play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Oblak – Janža, Karničnik, Drkušić, Bijol, Ratnik – Lovrić, Sturm, Gnezda Čerin, Begić – Vipotnik
Scotland play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Gunn – Robertson, McKenna, Hendry, Patterson – Christie, Ferguson – McGinn, Gilmour, Doak – McBurnie
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