Greece vs Scotland predictions: Hosts capable of shutting out Scots

James Milton

- Greece won 2-1 against England at Wembley but lost the return fixture 3-0 - Scotland beat Croatia and Poland in their final two Group A1 fixtures to avoid relegation - Recommended bet: <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.livescorebet.com/uk/sports/football/uefa-nations-league/greece-scotland/SBTE_2_1022167926?marketGroupId=206?btag=c_content_news_football">Greece to win 1-0</a>

Scotland finished bottom of their group at Euro 2024 and also endured a difficult start to their 2024-25 Nations League campaign.

Steve Clarke's side conceded an injury-time penalty to lose 3-2 at home to Poland on matchday one before going down 2-1 to Portugal and Croatia, despite taking the lead in both games.

However, they took seven points from their final three fixtures to set up a play-off tie against Greece, who finished level with England on 15 points at the top of Group B2.

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Greece captain Tasos Bakasetas has been ruled out due to a thigh injury but 17-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas has received his first call-up. Newcastle's Odysseas Vlachodimos should start in goal.

Scotland are missing the injured Ben Doak but Lewis Ferguson, Kieran Tierney and Kevin Nisbet are back in the squad.

Ipswich forward George Hirst has been cleared to play for Scotland after representing England at Under-20 level and uncapped teenagers Lennon Miller and James Wilson have also been called up.

Greece have won four of their last seven internationals by a 2-0 scoreline.

Both teams have scored in only four of the Greeks' last 20 matches.

Greece have won five of their last eight home games to nil.

Five of Scotland's last seven matches featured goals in the 86th minute or later.

Only two of the Scots' last 18 Nations League games produced over 3.5 goals.

Scotland have lost two of their last three away matches by a 2-1 scoreline.

Steve Clarke's Scotland face a tough two-legged tie against Greece

Steve Clarke will be hopeful that Scotland can challenge for a place in the knockout stages.

Scotland's last three Nations League games saw them draw 0-0 with a star-studded Portugal side before a 1-0 home win over Croatia and a 2-1 victory away to Poland.

Those results left them third in their group, avoiding automatic relegation to League B, but they face a testing play-off tie against Greece.

The Greeks looked primed for promotion to the top flight of the Nations League after winning their first four matches in Group B2.

That run included a deserved 2-1 triumph over England at Wembley, where star striker Vangelis Pavlidis scored twice, although the Three Lions took their revenge with a 3-0 win in Greece in November.

The Greeks barely put a foot wrong during the rest of their group-stage campaign, beating Finland 3-0 and 2-0 and claiming 2-0 wins at home and away against the Republic of Ireland.

Their defence could stand firm against Scotland, whose only goals at the Euros were an own goal from Germany defender Antonio Rudiger and a deflected Scott McTominay strike against Switzerland.

Pavlidis, who scored seven Champions League goals for Benfica this season, gives the hosts a real cutting edge up front and a 1-0 Greece win looks a good bet in Thursday's first leg.&nbsp;

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Greece face Scotland on Thursday in the first leg of their Nations League play-off and James Milton expects the hosts to grind out a narrow win.

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- Greece won 2-1 against England at Wembley but lost the return fixture 3-0- Scotland beat Croatia and Poland in their final two Group A1 fixtures to avoid relegation- Recommended bet: Greece to win 1-0Scotland finished bottom of their group at Euro 2024 and also endured a difficult start to their 2024-25 Nations League campaign. Steve Clarke's side conceded an injury-time penalty to lose 3-2 at home to Poland on matchday one before going down 2-1 to Portugal and Croatia, despite taking the lead in both games. However, they took seven points from their final three fixtures to set up a play-off tie against Greece, who finished level with England on 15 points at the top of Group B2.The latest Greece vs Scotland odds are available on LiveScore BetTeam newsGreece captain Tasos Bakasetas has been ruled out due to a thigh injury but 17-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas has received his first call-up. Newcastle's Odysseas Vlachodimos should start in goal. Scotland are missing the injured Ben Doak but Lewis Ferguson, Kieran Tierney and Kevin Nisbet are back in the squad.Ipswich forward George Hirst has been cleared to play for Scotland after representing England at Under-20 level and uncapped teenagers Lennon Miller and James Wilson have also been called up. The statsGreece have won four of their last seven internationals by a 2-0 scoreline.Both teams have scored in only four of the Greeks' last 20 matches.Greece have won five of their last eight home games to nil.Five of Scotland's last seven matches featured goals in the 86th minute or later.Only two of the Scots' last 18 Nations League games produced over 3.5 goals.Scotland have lost two of their last three away matches by a 2-1 scoreline.The latest Greece vs Scotland odds are available on LiveScore BetPredictionundefinedScotland's last three Nations League games saw them draw 0-0 with a star-studded Portugal side before a 1-0 home win over Croatia and a 2-1 victory away to Poland. Those results left them third in their group, avoiding automatic relegation to League B, but they face a testing play-off tie against Greece. The Greeks looked primed for promotion to the top flight of the Nations League after winning their first four matches in Group B2. That run included a deserved 2-1 triumph over England at Wembley, where star striker Vangelis Pavlidis scored twice, although the Three Lions took their revenge with a 3-0 win in Greece in November. The Greeks barely put a foot wrong during the rest of their group-stage campaign, beating Finland 3-0 and 2-0 and claiming 2-0 wins at home and away against the Republic of Ireland. Their defence could stand firm against Scotland, whose only goals at the Euros were an own goal from Germany defender Antonio Rudiger and a deflected Scott McTominay strike against Switzerland. Pavlidis, who scored seven Champions League goals for Benfica this season, gives the hosts a real cutting edge up front and a 1-0 Greece win looks a good bet in Thursday's first leg.&nbsp;Back Greece to win 1-0 at 21/4 with LiveScore BetWin up to £250,000 with LiveScore 6!Win up to £250,000 with our free-to-play game, LiveScore 6!&nbsp; Predict the score of all six LiveScore 6 fixtures for your chance to win. 18+, UK/Ireland residents only, T&amp;Cs apply.