Scotland vs Greece. Match Prediction and Betting Tips

On Thursday, October 9, Scotland will host Greece in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Scotland vs Greece facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Scotland vs Greece

Scotland

Scotland had a strong start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, first drawing with Denmark and then, predictably, taking three points against Belarus. Steve Clarke's side have set themselves the goal of qualifying for the World Cup in first place, so it's crucial for them to try to secure as many points as possible in their remaining matches. Home matches are especially important for Scotland, where, with the support of their home fans, the hosts can take on opponents of any level and class. Leading the Scotland squad is Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, who finished 18th in the voting for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

Greece

The Greek national team easily defeated Belarus in the first round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, but then suffered a surprisingly crushing defeat at home to Denmark. Now, the Greeks are one point behind the Group C leaders, so every next match will be significant for the Greek team. Ivan Jovanovic's team has already managed to beat their future opponents this year, so even playing away from home, Greece will be in contention for all three points. The visitors will definitely need to play their best football, as another slip-up could cost them dearly.

Scotland vs Greece facts

• The teams last met this year in the Nations League playoffs: Scotland won the first match 1-0, while Greece won the return match 3-0;
• On average, in seven out of ten matches involving Greece, the bet on Over (2.5) comes in;
• On average, four out of ten matches involving Scotland see a winning bet on both teams to score;
• Scotland have not yet lost in 2026 World Cup qualifying;
• The teams have played each other four times in their history, with Scotland and Greece each winning two of those matches.

Odds from download 1xbet

1xbet, a well-known bookmaker among football fans, offers its clients the following odds for this 2026 World Cup qualifier: 2.87 for a Scotland win, 3.07 for a draw, and 2.68 for a Greece win. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

This will be a match between teams of equal skill, and the outcome of the upcoming match could very well be decided by one mistake or one well-aimed shot. From a tournament perspective, this will be a very important matchup, so the teams can play cautiously and safely, and bookmakers, as expected, don't expect a high-scoring game like this. On the other hand, Greece has been playing very effectively in the current qualifying round, and Scotland will also want to please their home fans. An interesting bet is "Both Teams to Score" at 1.97.