LiontipsScotland vs Ireland. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Nations League
Command Analysis
Scotland national team is enjoying a successful Nations League tournament, they are the main favourites for promotion. Steve Clarke's team is at the top of the standings with nine points, two matches left to go. Second-placed Ukraine are two points behind. Tartan Army rose to the top spot after a 3:0 victory over Ukraine in the previous match.
Ireland national team suffered back-to-back defeats in first two matches of the Nations League to Ukraine (0:1) and Armenia (0:1), basically losing the chance for promotion. But Stephen Kenny's men picked up four points from matches against Scotland (3:0) and Ukraine (1:1), so team still has a chance to catch up to Scotland, but a five-point deficit leaves no margin for error.
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СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Two of eight latest matches of Ireland finished by that score
СтавкаScotland to score in the second half
This bet played in two latest matches of Scotland
СтавкаIreland to score in the first half
Two latest matches of Ireland went by that scenario
Tip and bets
Ireland national team has a chance to fight for a top spot, if they beat Scotland today. However, the Greens are also still in danger of relegation from League B, they are only one point ahead of Armenia. Irish side will surely be motivated to put up a strong offensive performance, but Scotland will probably score as well, so a goal exchange is possible here.
Our prediction - both teams to score
Scotland reached the top spot, which they don't want to lose, so hosts need points today. The Tartan Army won't try to go all the way ahead since the first minutes, a draw won't be a terrible result for them, while a defeat might see them slide to the 2nd spot.
Ireland put up a great performance in recent matches, the Greens secured a comfortable win over Scotland at home, so they will probably pick up at least one point today.
Our second bet is on Ireland to not lose
