Spain vs Scotland tips and predictions: Scots to keep champagne on ice against goal-mad Spaniards
- Robbie Savage
- 9 October 2023
Scotland are just one win away from sealing their spot at Euro 2024, though Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage doesn’t expect the champagne corks to be popping in Seville this Thursday night.
Scotland have done unbelievably well under Steve Clarke. You look at Hampden Park when they play at home. They beat Spain 2-0 in the reverse fixture, what a night that was.
Spain have scored 13 goals across their last two games.
Scotland have done unbelievably well. Scott McTominay – I think he’s one of the highest goal scorers in the European campaign across all countries. Got a brace at the weekend for Manchester United. He’ll be full of confidence.
I think Scott McTominay might get a goal, but I think qualification will have to wait because I think Spain at home will just nick it 2-1.
Robbie’s Pick: Spain 2-1 Scotland
Team news
Spain will be without their 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal who has withdrawn from the national squad due to a hip problem.
La Roja will also miss Yeremy Pino, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Marco Asensio and Jose Gaya – all through injuries.
Scotland have their own list of absentees ahead of the crunch qualifying clash in Seville.
Clarke’s men are without Ryan Jack, Kevin Nisbet, Kieran Tierney and Elliot Anderson. In better news for the Scots, Liam Cooper, Jacob Brown and Lawrence Shankland are all back in the fold.
Key stats
- Scotland boast a perfect group record with five wins from five
- Spain have scored 13 goals across their last two games
- Scotland have only conceded one goal in their qualifying group
- Scotland are looking to secure back-to-back wins over Spain for the first time ever
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Ahead of the qualifying campaign, not even the most optimistic of Scotland fans would have predicted their side to sit top of the group with a perfect 5-0 record.
Clarke’s men have stunned the competition and could seal their place at the European Championships with a win over Spain.
Trouble is, since Scotland’s stunning 2-0 victory over the Spaniards in March, the former World and European champions have certainly rediscovered their scoring form.
In their last two outings alone, Luis de la Fuente’s men scored 13 times courtesy of 7-1 and 6-0 victories over Georgia and Cyprus.
Spain, especially at home, will be determined to turn on the style as they also look to strengthen their qualifying hopes.
While Scotland have done incredibly well, Spain’s quality is expected to shine through in Seville.
With that in mind, we’re backing a narrow victory for the hosts.
