Greece v Scotland’s match overview
Scotland wants to preserve its place in the top level of the League of Nations when Greece takes on Thursday in the first part of their play-off promotion/relegation.
Steve Clarke’s Tartan army intends to make a spray at the highest level of international football after reaching the last two European championships, but will have to stay in the league and if they want to preserve their reputation on the eve of the World Cup qualifiers.
Until the last three games of their campaign, the Scots looked placed for the current return to the second level after losing each of their first five games.
But after picked up their first point in the crowd with Portugal in October, midfielder John McGinn inspired victory over Croatia and Poland to secure third place in A1.
Greece was also aimed at making the top level for the first time, although after being unhappy they ended up as winners in the League B2, after reconciling England record of five wins and one defeat.
This even drawn an impressive victory over three lions at Wembley and winning six of their last seven in all competitions, it will be sure when they greet the Scots.
Greece has its first goal at Wembley!
Vangelis Pavlidis indicates his hand to pay tribute to George Baldock
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Greece against the Scottish team of news
Young starlet Ben Doak will miss both legs due to a serious thigh injury, but Clarke managed to recall Che Adams and Lewis Ferguson, the last of whom was euro 2024.
Lawrence Shankland lost a place on James Wilson’s senior side, while Lennon Miller and George Hirst made their first calls.
Vangelis Pavlidis will be a spearheard Greece attack after scoring 20 goals in all Benfica competitions this season, and will be overwhelmed by the club striker Brugge Christos Tzolis, who has been regular in the Champions League this season.
Steve Clarke appointed his first Scottish team of the year, as we prepare to face Greek next week.
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Greece against Scotland predicted lines
Greece: Vlachodimos; Rota, Mavropanos, Chatzidiakos, Tsimikas; Mantalos, siopis; Masouras, pelkas, tzolis; Ioannidis
Scotland: Gordon; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; Gilmour, Ferguson; McGinn, McTominay, Christie; Adams
How to watch Greece against Scotland – TV Channel, Stream
The game begins at 7.45am in the UK and is available to watch on BBC Scotland.
Greece against Scottish predictions
This should prove a heavy relationship for Scotland over two legs, and the victory away from home in the first leg looks like a high order.
We expect to draw up close, leaving everything to play in another leg.
Greece 1-1 Scotland
