Scotland - Slovenia: Match preview, facts, bets and H2H - October 6, 2026
In the fourth round of the UEFA Nations League, we have a clash between Scotland and Slovenia. The match will take place on Tuesday, October 6, kicking off at 20:45 CET, and I am backing a bet for this encounter.
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Scotland - Slovenia: Match preview
Scotland played in the top division of the Nations League last season. However, the team were unable to stay there. They lost their relegation/promotion playoff against Greece and were relegated to Division B. Despite this, they qualified for the 2026 World Cup, earning their place directly. However, things did not go well in the group stage itself. They started with a 1:0 win over Haiti, but then suffered two defeats and were eliminated from the tournament. In the current Nations League campaign, Scotland have been fairly inconsistent, recording one draw, one defeat and one win. They have four points and a 2:3 goal difference.
Slovenia have also been rather inconsistent in this year's UEFA Nations League campaign. They have likewise suffered one defeat, drawn once and won once. They have four points and a 3:2 goal difference. Unlike Scotland, Slovenia did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup, failing to progress from a group featuring Sweden, Switzerland and Kosovo. The team did not win a single qualifying match. In the previous Nations League campaign, Slovenia came close to relegation to Division C but managed to stay up by beating Slovakia 1:0 across the two-legged tie.
Match facts and H2H
- Scotland have won just one of their last five matches.
- Slovenia have one win in their last five matches.
- Slovenia and Scotland drew 0:0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Probable lineups
- Scotland: Gunn; Welsh, Hendry, Binks; Gannon-Doak, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn, McBurnie; Bowie
- Slovenia: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Zec, Janza; Matko, Zabukovnik, Lovric, Sturm; Vipotnik
Prediction
Scotland and Slovenia have identical records and both will clearly be looking to win and collect three important points. However, Scotland should have a better chance on home soil, so I am backing the hosts to win.
