Scotland vs Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips - UEFA Nations League

Prediction published on 22/09/2022, 03:07  by Ioannis | Modified on 22/09/2022 at 03:07 in UEFA Nations League Predictions

Rejuvenated by their resounding win against Ukraine, Scotland host Ireland in their second successive home game, looking to clinch top spot in the group. The Scots are in great form at the moment. Three wins and two clean sheets in their last four have elevated them to top spot in the standings, with nine points from their four games played. They have also proved tough to beat at the Hampden Park, where they have lost just twice in their last fifteen. In this game with historic rivalry, just as all UK football teams have with Irish sides, tradition looks shared. Scotland have claimed two wins in their four home meetings against Ireland, with the visitors claiming the other two victories. 

Ireland sit third in the group with four points from four, and this is a must-win game for them to keep their promotion aspirations alive. Kenny’s men have lost just two of their last twelve games, winning five times during that run. They have also been equally rigid on the road, winning two of their last four and losing just twice in an eight game sequence. The only issue that needs fixing seems to be Ireland’s dwindling goal threat. The visitors have blanked in two of their last five encounters, and only scored more than one goal in one of those games, albeit a 3-0 drubbing of opponents Scotland.