Ukraine vs Scotland Prediction: Scots to make it to the European elite

The main game in Group 1 of League B, of course, will be a duel between the national teams of Ukraine and Scotland. More recently, the opponents met each other in Glasgow, and the match ended with a big setback for Petrakov's team, a 0-3 defeat. Let's see if the Ukraine national team coaching staff drew any conclusions about their future opponent and main rival.

Team Ukraine

Following a humiliating defeat against Scotland, the Ukrainians played an excellent game in Yerevan against Armenia. The Yellow and Blues won with a score of 5-0, thanks to goals scored by Tymchyk, Zubkov, Ihnatenko, and Dovbyk. It should be noted that the Ukrainians hit the Armenian goal just six times, scoring five, excellent execution. Before the start of the sixth matchday, the Ukrainian team has 10 points, two points behind the Scots. The Scots won't go any lower than second place in Group 1, and in order to climb to the top spot, they need a win in the upcoming game.

Team Scotland

The Scotland national team has a three-match winning streak, which began with a 4-1 victory over Armenia on June 14. It continued with victories over Ukraine 3-0 and Ireland 2-1. Thanks to such a spurt, the Tartans moved up to the first line in the Group 1 table, and now are two points ahead of their future opponent and main rival. The Scotland national team played two away matches in the 2022/23 Nations League: a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Ireland and a 4-1 victory over Armenia. It should be noted that the Scots got a strong win in the last round. It was as early as 18 minutes into the game that the Irish took the lead. 49 minutes into the match Hendry equalized the score and Christie scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute from the penalty spot.

Head-to-head encounters

The Ukrainians and Scots have played four times against each other, and so far the score is tied at 2-2. The two sides traded home wins before UEFA EURO 2008, and Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 away in World Cup 2022 qualifying. A few days ago the Scots took revenge for that defeat by beating Ukraine 3-0 in Glasgow.

Expert Betting Tips

The Scots are in good form now. After defeating Ukraine on home soil, they secured a crucial victory over a tough Irish team. The Ukrainians also delighted their fans with a smashing victory over Armenia. However, it is hard to compare Armenia and Scotland. The Scots are a head stronger, so we expect a tough match for both teams. A draw will do for the Scots, while Ukraine needs only a win. Despite the status of the match and its importance, we believe that the upcoming meeting will be productive. And as for the outcome, we put our money on the Scots who have gained momentum. Here are the betting options for you to consider:

H2 (0.25) for 1.968 at 1xbet;

W2 for 3.25 at Bet365;

Correct Score 1-2 for 10.0 at Betway.

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