Ireland vs Scotland: Betting preview

Ace Football previews the UEFA Nations League match between Ireland and Scotland and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Ireland hope to make home advantage count when they host Scotland in Dublin on Saturday. The Boys in Green are chasing their first points in the UEFA Nations League, but will have to dig deep to do so against the Group B1 leaders.

Position in the UEFA Nations League table: Ireland vs Scotland

Since it’s still the early stages of the UEFA Nations League, both teams have a long way to go in Group B1. Scotland lead the way in the standings on three points, while Ireland are yet to get off the mark and sit down in fourth place.

Current form and previous encounters between Ireland and Scotland

Boys in Green hope to bounce back

Results have not gone Ireland’s way of late. In their last 3 matches, they started off with a 1-0 win against Lithuania. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by back-to-back 1-0 defeats at the hands of Armenia and Ukraine.

Tartan Army struggling for consistency

Scotland have seen it all in their last 3 matches, starting with a 2-2 draw against Austria. A 3-1 defeat to Ukraine followed, before Steve Clarke’s men rediscovered their winning touch by besting Armenia 2-0 last time out.

Fixture history: Ireland vs Scotland

It finished all square when Ireland last faced Scotland in the UEFA Nations League. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. Depending on your betting strategy, another draw will no doubt spice up your next accumulator.

Highlights from the last game between Ireland and Scotland

Betting stats and facts for Ireland and Scotland

Here are some facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Ireland and Ukraine. The facts are based on stats from the recent games that the teams played out in the UEFA Nations League.

Players to watch in Ireland vs Scotland

Ahead of their UEFA Nations League showdown, both Ireland and Scotland will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Best betting tips: Ireland vs Scotland

To summarise, the upcoming match between Ireland and Scotland appears to be a good chance to place some bets. Therefore, we have come up with the recommended betting suggestion for this game. However, we also present some lower and higher-risk alternatives.