Our betting experts at Ace Football preview the UEFA Nations League round 2 game between Scotland and Ukraine and offer team news, fixture history and the best betting suggestions for the match.
Ukraine will go up against Scotland on Wednesday for a UEFA Nations League meeting at Hampden Park.
The way we look at it, both Scotland and Ukraine will aim to do their best to prove to their fans that they are the better team on the pitch. We are bound to see an exciting game this coming Wednesday.
Current table in the UEFA Nations League
The current standings in Group B1 show us how Scotland and Ukraine have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 2 clash this coming Wednesday.
Latest form and fixture history of Scotland against Ukraine
Scotland claimed opening win
It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Scotland, as they have performed according to their level. Scotland have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Armenia by 2-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-0 against Ireland, before claiming three points in a 1-4 win against Armenia.
Ukraine claimed a point in opener
Ukraine look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 0-1 and 3-0 winners against Ireland and Armenia, respectively. Their winning streak ended against Ireland, who claimed a point in a 1-1 draw.
Fixture history: Scotland vs Ukraine
The last time the two teams faced off against each other, Ukraine came away as 1-3 winners. It was a match played at Hampden Park back in June 2022 in the World Cup Qualifiers. This time round, betting on Ukraine will get you odds 2.80, meaning the bookies predict they are in with a 36% chance of beating Scotland. You can get a price of 2.62, should you wish to add Scotland to your accumulator if that is your preferred betting strategy.
Highlights from the last match between Scotland and Ukraine:
Scotland vs Ukraine Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Scotland and Ukraine. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Scotland have scored in 19 of the last 21 home matches
- Scotland have not lost 13 of the last 15 home matches
- Scotland have scored in 11 of the last 12 matches
- Scotland have not lost 10 of the last 12 matches
- Scotland have conceded in 5 of the last 6 matches
- Ukraine have not lost 11 of the last 12 matches
- Ukraine have conceded in 14 of the last 16 away matches
- Ukraine have scored in 11 of the last 12 matches
- Ukraine have scored in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Ukraine have not lost 7 of the last 8 away matches
Primary goal-getter
It is the beginning of a new UEFA Nations League campaign, and both Scotland and Ukraine will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
Best tips for the match: Scotland vs Ukraine
To sum up, the upcoming UEFA Nations League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the statements from above, we have come up with the main prediction for this match as well as some alternative betting tips.