Nations League 2022-23: Scotland vs Ukraine prediction and betting tips (September 21)
Ukraine is top of the group with seven points. Will they get a win over Scotland in their next game and maintain their lead at the top of the group?
Andriy Yarmolenko provided an assist in their 1-1 draw against Ireland.
Andriy Yarmolenko provided an assist in their 1-1 draw against Ireland.
by Dipo Lukman Dipo Lukman

Scotland will host Ukraine in the Round 2 of the Nations League.

The match will start at 6:45 p.m. G.M.T on Wednesday, 21 September 2022. The match venue is Hampden Park, Glasgow. Below you will find betting tips and match prediction for Scotland vs Ukraine (September 21) in Round 2 of the UEFA Nations League.

Scotland vs Ukraine latest odds on betting sites

Scotland has their winning odds placed at 2.95 (+195 American; 39/20 Fractional). Ukraine has their winning odds placed at 3.02 (+202; 101/50). The betting odds for a draw are placed at 3.00 (+200; 2/1).

The chances of the outcomes are as follows: Scotland β€” 38%, draw β€” 30%, Ukraine β€” 32%.

Latest betting odds on Scotland vs Ukraine (21 September 2022):

  • Over 2.5 goals β€” 2.62 (+162; 81/50)
  • Under 2.5 goals β€” 2.58 (+158; 79/50)
  • Asian handicap (+0.25) on Scotland β€” 1.63 (-159; 63/100)
  • Asian handicap (-0.25) on Ukraine β€” 2.29 (+129; 129/100)
  • Both teams to score (Yes) β€” 2.20 (+120; 6/5)
  • Both teams to score (No) β€” 1.63 (-159; 63/100)

Scotland vs Ukraine match preview and statistics

Scotland smashed Armenia by four goals to one in their last Nations League game. Vahan Bichakhchyan opened the scoreline in the sixth minute as he fired home into the net. Stuart Armstrong levelled the scoreline in the 14th minute with a nice finish into the net. He scored his second goal of the game in the 46th minute with a nice finish into the bottom corner.

John McGinn made it 3-1 in the 50th minute as he fired home from close range. Che Adams made it 4-1 in the 54th minute with a low shot into the bottom corner.

Scotland had 66% ball possession and 637 passes completed. They had an expected goal of 3.20 compared to Armenia’s expected goal of 1.05. They created two big chances. They had 14 shots with seven being on target.

Scotland are second in the table with six points as they won two games and lost one. They have scored six goals while conceding four goals.

Scotland team news: Jon McLaughlin is a doubt for the game.

Ukraine played a 1-1 draw against Ireland in their last Nations League game. Nathan Collins opened the scoreline in the 31st minute with a nice finish into the net. Artem Dovbyk levelled the scoreline in the 47th minute as he slotted the ball into the net.

Ukraine were totally dominant with 62% of the ball and completed 548 passes. The Blue and Yellows had an expected goal of 2.51 while creating one big chance. Ukraine had nine shots with three being on target

Ukraine are top of the table with seven points winning two games and drawing one. The Blue and Yellow scored five goals while conceding one goal with a difference of +4.

Ukraine team news: Oleksandr Zinchenko is out with a calf injury.

Scotland vs Ukraine 2H

Ukraine won the last game between both sides by three goals to one.

Scotland vs Ukraine lineups and key players

Scotland projected starting lineup:

  • Craig Gordon
  • Jack Hendry
  • Liam Cooper
  • Kieran Tierney
  • Nathan Patterson
  • John McGinn
  • Callum McGregor
  • Andrew Robertson
  • David Turnbull
  • Che Adams
  • Stuart Armstrong

Notable subs: Kevin Nisbet, Kenny Mclean and Jacon Brown.

Stuart Armstrong scored two goals in their 4-1 victory over Armenia. The Scottish international has scored two goals in the Nations League while providing two assists.

Ukraine projected starting lineup:

  • Andriy Pyatov
  • Alexander Karavaev
  • Illia Zabarnyi
  • Mykola Matviyenko
  • Vitalii Mykolenko
  • Andriy Yarmolenko
  • Serhiy Sydorchuk
  • Oleksandr Zinchenko
  • Eduard Sobol
  • Vitaly Buyalsky
  • Roman Yaremchuk

Notable subs: Mykola Shaparenko, Viktor Tsigankov

Andriy Yarmolenko provided an assist in their 1-1 draw against Ireland. The Ukrainian international scored three goals during the qualifiers, underperforming his expected goals of 3.05. Yarmelenko has provided one assist during the Nations League while creating two chances.

Scotland vs Ukraine predictions and betting tips

Ukraine have been great recently as they have won three of their last five games in all competitions. They smashed Scotland by three goals to one in their last meeting at the qualifiers. I predict Ukraine to win the first half and win the match.

Two of their last five Ukraine games have ended in over 2.5 goals. Scotland also have been great in front of goals with four of their last five games ending in over 2.5 goals.

Predictions for this match are Ukraine to win both halves and over 2.5 goals.

Betting prediction: HT/FT β€” Ukraine/Ukraine

Odds: 5.00 (+400 American; 4/1 Fractional)

Betting prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 2.58 (+158 American; 79/50 Fractional)

Scotland β€” Ukraine
Lost
HT/FT β€” 2/2
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