Gordan Strachan is hoping to lead his Scotland side to second place in Group F as they travel to Slovenia in search of 3 valuable points. Both teams are locked level on 14 points from their 8 group games so far and this promises to be a fascinating tie with so much at stake.
UEFA World Cup Qualification Group F – Slovenia v Scotland – Stozice Stadium
Sunday 8th October 2017
Kick-off: 17.00 GMT
Slovenia – Best Odds – 13/10 (Sky Bet)
Scotland – Best Odds – 9/4 (Paddy Power)
Draw – Best Odds – 5/2 (Betfred)
Slovenia
Slovenia have had a phenomenal campaign and still have a strong chance of World Cup qualification through the play-offs and are currently sat in third place in the group. They have the second best defence in the competition having only conceded 4 goals in 8 games although they will be disappointed with their 10 goal return so far. They are unbeaten at home and have only dropped points against England (0-0) draw which demonstrates the enormity of the task facing Scotland.
Scotland
Scotland’s hopes of qualification looked all but over following back to back defeats to Slovakia and England but their subsequent form has put them back into qualification contention. Their incredible 2-2 draw with England was backed up by wins over Lithuania and Malta which have presented the Scots with the opportunity to qualify for their first major championship since World Cup 1998. Leigh Griffiths has been in sparkling form for club and country and he’ll be desperate to shake off his niggling injuries and feature here.
Head to Head
Chris Martin’s last gasp goal proved decisive when the two teams met in Glasgow back in March as Scotland’ persistence paid off in a dramatic 1-0 victory. Scotland are unbeaten in 4 previous matches with Slovenia – drawing twice and winning twice in their previous meetings.
Odds and Predictions
Both teams will need to go for goals and keep pace with Slovakia and England.
Both teams to score – YES – 1/1 with Paddy Power.
The need to win the game could hinder both teams and they could end up cancelling each other out.
The match to end as a draw looks a valuable punt at 5/2 with Betfred.
Leigh Griffiths is the man Scotland will look towards to change the game.
Leigh Griffiths to score anytime looks good at 5/4 with Marathon Bet.
These two teams are very evenly matched – both sit on 14 points from 8 games.
Draw at half time and full time 15/4 with Boyle Sports.
Score Prediction
Slovenia 1 – 1 Scotland – 21/4 with UniBet.
Top Betting Tip
Both teams will be pushing for the points and it promises to be a fascinating match.
Match to end as a draw and both teams to score looks a great bet at 7/2 with Betfair.