Scotland vs Ireland prediction: How will Nations League fixture play out tonight

Scotland take on the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League tonight as the group stage draws to a close.

With just two matches remaining, Scotland have promotion in their hands with nine points from four games.

It puts them two clear of Ukraine, following Wednesday’s 3-0 win at Hampden, while Ireland are third on four points.

Ireland still have a chance to earn promotion but they must add a second victory of the group stage, following the 3-0 win over Scotland in Dublin in June.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Scotland vs Ireland?

The match will kick off at 7:45pm on Saturday 24 September at Hampden.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown live on Premier Sports 1, as well as the Premier Sports Players.

Confirmed line-ups

Scotland: Gordon; Hickey, McKenna, Hendry, Tierney; McGregor, McTominay; Armstrong, McGinn, Christie; Dykes

Ireland: Bazunu; O’Shea, Collins, Egan; Doherty, Cullen, Molumby, Knight, McClean; Obafemi, Parrott

Odds

Scotland: 8/7

Draw: 9/4

Ireland: 16/5

Prediction

Home advantage is crucial in these games, which are often typified by heart and emotion. Scotland lacked all of that in their dismal 3-0 defeat to Ireland in June but Wednesday’s win over Ukraine has restored their confidence, and Hampden will be in full voice because of it. Scotland 2-0 Ireland