Spain are looking to avenge against Scotland, when they meet for their group stage match in the Euro Qualifiers. Earlier this year, these two teams actually met each other already, and it was surprising that it was Scotland who took the win. This result made Spain revenge-minded for this game, as they also have a better chance to get a win here. Moreover, this is not the first time that these two teams will meet, as they already have 14 meetings prior to this match. It is not surprising though that it was Spain who recorded more wins, winning six matches. On the other hand, Scotland recorded four wins, while the remaining four games ended in draws. This meeting is on October 13, 2023, at 2:45 AM (GMT+8).
Spain
Spain has a four-game winning streak since losing to Scotland in Glasgow, securing their first UEFA Nations League trophy. They have won two Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Georgia and Cyprus, and a 2-1 win over Italy in the Nations League semi-finals. Captain Alvaro Morata’s hat-trick helped secure a 7-1 away win over Georgia last month. However, Spain still needs to knock Scotland off their top spot in Group A, currently six points behind Scotland. A win on Thursday would move La Roja within three points of Scotland heading into their final three qualification fixtures. Spain, ranked 10th in the world by FIFA, has won each of their last 24 Euro qualifying matches on home soil since October 2003.
Spain’s youngest-ever player, Lamine Yamal, has withdrawn from the national team squad due to a hip injury. Villareal winger Yeremy Pino and others are recovering from hamstring problems.
Scotland
Scotland, ranked 31st in the world by FIFA, have maintained their perfect start in Group A with wins against Norway, Georgia, and Cyprus. They are on the cusp of qualifying for their second successive European Championships. To secure their place at next year’s Euros in Germany, Scotland needs to avoid defeat against Spain on Thursday and claim six points from their final three qualification games. They will be seeking to bounce back from a 3-1 home defeat to England in a friendly fixture and aim to taste success in Seville for the first time on Thursday. The Tartan Army has lost both their previous two visits to Seville, with a 4-1 defeat by Brazil at the 1982 World Cup finals and a slender 1-0 defeat against Spain in a 1985 World Cup qualifier.
Scotland faces injury absences from Rangers’ Ryan Jack and Millwall’s Kevin Nisbet, and loanee Kieran Tierney. Andrew Robertson or Liam Cooper may replace Tierney, while forwards Brown and Shankland return.
Prediction:
Spain (1.5)
Odds: -0.89
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