Scotland vs Belgium predicted line-ups: What time, what channel, how can I watch online, team news and odds

Everything you need to know about the Euro 2020 qualifier

Luke Bosher
Monday 09 September 2019 14:34 BST
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Scotland know they have to get a result against group leaders Belgium to keep their already slim hopes of Euro 2020 qualification alive.

The Scots were defeated 2-1 against second-place Russia, despite taking an early lead through John McGinn at Hampden Park.

Belgium emphatically beat San Marino 4-0 to preserve their perfect record after five games in Group I.

Steve Clarke’s side have just two wins from five, against Cyprus and San Marino, and must improve on their previous 3-0 defeat in Belgium if they are to have any chance of qualifying.

Here is all you need to know:

What time is the game?

The match starts at 7.45pm tonight.

How can I watch it?

You can watch the game on Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 7pm.

With a Sky Sports subscription, you can stream the game using the Sky Go app.

Team News

Steven Naismith remains out with a hamstring injury, whilst Ryan Jack picked up a knock to the knee in training and is a doubt.

Matt Phillips and Ryan Christie may start after substitute appearances against Russia on Friday.

Eden and Thorgan Hazard both missed out on the Belgium squad with injuries, and Romelu Lukaku and Dries Mertens are likely to start after being rested against San Marino.

Predicted Line-Ups

Marshall; O’Donnell, Cooper, Mulgrew, Robertson; McGinn, McGregor, McTominay; Phillips, McBurnie, Fraser.

Courtois; Alderweireld, Denayer, Vertonghen; Meunier, De Bruyne, Tielemans, Ferreira-Carrasco; Januzaj, Lukaku, Mertens​

Odds

Scotland 8/1

Draw 15/4

Belgium 4/11

Prediction

Belgium have been in great form, and possess a serious offensive threat despite the absence of talisman Eden Hazard.

Scotland are not likely to have much of the ball, with Belgium’s wide centre backs likely to take up high positions and their supreme technicians capable of retaining the ball in the final third with ease.

The Scots should also be wary of the Belgian threat on the counter - the pace of Mertens, Lukaku and Ferreira-Carrasco can be devastating.

Scotland 0-3 Belgium

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