Scotland vs Ireland confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Nations League fixture tonight
Scotland vs Ireland prediction, odds and everything you need to know ahead of Nations League match
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Your support makes all the difference.Scotland play the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League tonight as the hosts look to get revenge for June’s 3-0 defeat in Dublin.
The defeat, which was perhaps the lowest point of Steve Clarke’s time in charge, put Scotland on the back foot in their group.
But Wednesday’s brilliant 3-0 win over Ukraine moved the Scots top with just two matches to go.
If Scotland get a result at Hampden tonight, they will face Ukraine in Poland on Tuesday knowing they will be favourites to earn promotion to League A for the first time.
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
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