Stadion Stozice | Nations League 2026-27 Group B1 | Saturday, September 26 | 2pm BST
In what will be their first outing since crashing out of the World Cup group stage, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Slovenia vs Scotland odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Slovenia Vs Scotland Odds
With both sides eager to earn promotion to Group A, the Slovenia vs Scotland Nations League odds lean towards a home win. The Eastern Europeans are 6/4, the draw is online at 21/10 with the Tartan Army priced at 17/10.
Ahead of Sebastien Pocognoli’s first game in charge, the Slovenia vs Scotland betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Slovenia Vs Scotland Preview
Having endured a torrid World Cup qualifying campaign, Slovenia had already saved their Nations League Group B bacon by winning 1-0 on aggregate against Slovakia in the promotion/relegation playoff in March 2025.
Whereas Scotland are concerned, they entertained a disappointing World Cup whereby they bowed out having lost to Morocco and Brazil at the first hurdle. That saw the end of Steve Clarke’s reign at Hampden Park with Sebastien Pocognoli taking over from the former Chelsea defender.
Slovenia Vs Scotland H2H Record
The Tartan Army are still undefeated across their five previous meetings in this fixture – which is something to bear in mind when it comes to Slovenia vs Scotland betting. The nations last went toe-to-toe in 2017 when the spoils were shared in a 2-2 draw in Ljubljana.
- Slovenia wins – 0
- Draws – 3
- Scotland wins – 2
Slovenia Vs Scotland Team News
Man United forward Benjamin Sesko is ruled out injured for Slovenia which means Andraz Sporar is in line to start up top. Zan Vipotnik and Tomi Horvat should get the nod with Leeds defender Jaka Bijol expected to start at centre-back.
As for Scotland, Sebastien Pocognoli will have to make do without Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Che Adams. The likes of Andy Robertson, John McGinn and Oli McBurnie are expected to start in the Slovenian capital.
Slovenia Vs Scotland Predicted Lineups
Slovenia predicted lineup:
Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Brekalo; Lovric, Cerin, Elsnik; Horvat, Vipotnik; Sporar
Scotland predicted lineup:
Gunn; Welsh, Binks, McKenna; Hickey, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn; Ure, McBurnie
Slovenia Vs Scotland TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Slovenia vs Scotland is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One Scotland with kick-off at 2pm. Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio Scotland.
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Slovenia Vs Scotland Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Nations League stats – This will be the first ever Nations League encounter between the sides.
- Slovenia stats – Bostjan Cesar’s side have never beaten Scotland
- Scotland stats – The Tartan Army have not drawn a game since September 2025 (0-0 draw vs Denmark – 13 games ago).
Top Betting Angles for Slovenia vs Scotland
- Under 2.5 goals: Landed in three of the five H2H meetings. Online at 8/13.
- BTTS (Yes): Came in across four of Slovenia’s last five internationals. Our football betting markets have BTTS (Yes) available at 20/23.
- Anytime goalscorers: Zan Vipotnik (11/5), Ollie McBurnie (12/5), Andraz Sporar (11/5) and John McGinn (29/10) are worth considering.
Slovenia Vs Scotland Prediction
Scotland supporters will be hoping that the Sebastien Pocognoli era gets off to a positive start but with a number of key players out injured, we fancy Slovenia to frustrate their visitors.
Prediction: Slovenia 1-1 Scotland
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