Football Predictions
The penultimate stage of Euro 2024 Qualifiers Kicks Off this week with Spain hosting Scotland in Sevilla on Thursday.
Visitors Scotland needs two points against a resurgent Spain to rubber-stamp their place at the finals. The Spaniards are out for revenge after crashing to a 2-0 loss at Hampden in March and their response since that dismal display has been impressive, with Luis de la Fuente’s side seeing off Italy and Croatia to win the Nations League before smashing 13 goals in two games against Georgia and Cyprus. Scotland boasts of a perfect record so far with five wins from five. Following up that epic Hampden win with a 2-1 victory away to Norway put Steve Clarke’s men in pole position.
A draw keeps both sides on track to secure a place in Germany in 2024 but both teams may need to wait until November to find out what will happen. Scotland only have one competitive game in this window, with Spain heading to Norway after this tie. If Erling Haaland and co. win in Cyprus, the trip to Oslo could be definitive.
H2H / Stats
That shock Hampden victory continued Scotland’s impressive record against Spain, who now only just edge the head to head. The Spanish have six victories, while the Scots have beaten them five times, with the other two meetings ending in draws. Scotland has only won twice on the road against the Spanish but inflicted La Rioja’s heaviest-ever home defeat with a 6-2 victory in 1963.
Team news
Spain is missing some key names from his squad, with Barcelona star Pedri still sidelined for club and country through injury as well as Dani Olmo and Marco Asensio. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal faces a late fitness test ahead of this game.
For Scotland, Real Sociedad loanee Kieran Tierney is the key missing player for Clarke in his squad. However, captain Andy Robertson is called up alongside John McGinn, Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, with Scott McKenna set to cover for Tierney.
Probable Line-Up
Spain (4-3-3): Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Balde; Merino, Gavi, Rodri; Torres, Morata, Williams
Scotland (3-4-3): Gunn; Porteous, Hendry, McKenna; Hickey, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, Adams, McGinn
Verdict
Spain have been a good side since that setback in Scotland and would want to seek revenge. The confidence though in this Scotland side shouldn’t be overlooked as they have been one of the best sides in the Qualification process.
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Anytime goal scorers
Alvaro Morata✅
The Atletico Madrid striker scored a hat-trick for Spain in their 7-1 rout of Georgia and has also been in good form for his club, scoring twice in the derby and grabbing another double against Feyenoord in the Champions League.
Scott McTominay❌
McTominay has been a goal machine for Scotland in Euro qualifying, netting six times from midfield. He comes into this game on a high after a match-winning double for Manchester United.
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