Greece vs Scotland prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 15 November 2025
On 15 November 2025, as part of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Greece will take on Scotland. The match kicks off at 20:45 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at a bet on goals in this clash.
Match preview
The Greek national team, after losing to Denmark in the previous round, has mathematically lost any chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup from their group. Under the guidance of Serbian specialist Ivan Jovanović, this qualifying campaign has fallen well short of expectations—Greece’s only victory came way back in the opening round against Belarus.
With no tournament objectives remaining, Jovanović can now use the remaining fixtures to experiment tactically and give opportunities to fringe players. Still, playing in front of their home fans, the Greeks will be eager to redeem themselves and put on a strong performance. Special mention goes to attacking leader Vangelis Pavlidis, who has already netted 15 goals and provided 5 assists this season.
Scotland, by contrast, are still in the hunt for a World Cup berth and have already secured a playoff spot. However, to approach their decisive clash against Denmark in the best possible position, Steve Clarke’s men need to secure a win here.
The “Tartan Army” hasn’t played at a World Cup since 1998, making this opportunity especially significant for Scotland. However, they will have to cope with some personnel losses—Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour picked up an injury in early November and will miss this crucial stretch.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Greece have lost three matches in a row.
- Greece have conceded in each of their last four matches.
- Scotland, on the other hand, have won their last three games.
- Five of Scotland’s last seven matches have featured over two goals.
- These teams have met three times: Scotland have won twice, while Greece have come out on top once.
Probable lineups
- Greece: Tzolakis – Vagiannidis, Hatzidiakos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas – Kourbelis, Mantalos, Bakasetas – Karetsas, Tzolis, Pavlidis
- Scotland: Kelly – Ralston, Hendry, McKenna, Robertson – McGinn, McLean, McTominay – Doak, Bowie, Adams
Prediction
I expect a match with plenty of goals. Greece have nothing to lose—they’ll be looking to restore pride in front of their home fans and are likely to play more attacking football. Scotland, in turn, can capitalize on this by striking on the counter. Furthermore, Steve Clarke’s men are highly effective from set pieces, which could be a decisive factor here. My prediction: total goals over 2.
