Scotland’s impressive performance over the past few months has them sitting in second place in the qualification table. Over the weekend, the home team beat Cyprus comfortably by a score of 3-0, so they should be confident going into this game.
On the other hand, Spain is currently at the top of the group and will be determined to keep their perfect record in their qualification campaign. In their previous match, La Furia Roja beat Norway 3-0, and they will try to do the same this week.
Match Details
- Scotland – Spain
- Euro Qualification Europe
- Date – 28/03/2023
- Starting time – 18:45 UTC
- Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Prediction
Spain has a formidable team and performed at their imperious best when they played Norway last week. Joselu could be in the starting lineup on Tuesday after scoring off the bench against the Scandinavians.
Despite the fact that Scotland is up against one of the most formidable teams in Europe, they can still pack a punch on their day. Spain should be able to win this game because they appear to be the superior team.
Prediction: Spain, 1-3 Scotland
Head-to-Head
- Spain has a good track record against Scotland; they have won six of the 13 games they have played against Scotland, while Scotland has only won three of those games.
- Scotland have won five of their last six games in all competitions, losing only once in that span, when they were defeated by Turkey in an international friendly by a score of 2-1.
- Prior to their 3-0 victory over Norway this past week, Spain had lost three straight games, including their loss to Morocco in the World Cup Round of 16.
- The most goals Spain has scored in a single game since their 7-0 victory over Costa Rica in November of last year was three against Norway last week.
- In their last six games, Scotland have scored more than three goals three times, more than they had in the 27 games before this stretch.
Team news
In general, the hosts are in good shape for Spain’s visit, who should face the unmistakable presence of Lyndon Dykes at number nine after Adams left.
Dykes was the one who set up the first of McTominay’s two goals against Cyprus, and the Man United star has undoubtedly made his way back into the starting XI. The same could possibly be said for Ryan Christie in an advanced position.
In the meantime, Spain won their first game without losing to Norway, but Joselu’s quick-fire double is unlikely to be enough to force out Alvaro Morata, who was just named captain.
Last time out, both Iago Aspas and Gavi were taken off before the hour mark, and Gavi in particular may face competition from Fabian Ruiz, who set up Joselu’s first goal of the night.
The Celta Vigo veteran’s 58-minute cameo against Norway marked his first start in a Spain uniform since 2019, but De la Fuente will not take sentiment into consideration with points at stake.
In fact, the Spain coach is said to be thinking about a lot of different things for this game, with Pedro Porro and Jose Gaya likely to play fullback.
Lineup
Scotland:
- Gunn
- Hanley, Porteous, Tierney
- Hickey, McGregor, McTominay, Robertson
- McGinn, Christie
- Dykes
Spain
- Arrizabalaga
- Porro, Fernandez, Laporte, Gaya
- Merino, Rodri, Ceballos
- Williams, Morata, Gavi
Betting Tips
Result: Spain to score more than 2.5 goals; Dani Olmo to score; Spain to score first;
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