Date of Tips: 14/11/2025
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Greece welcome Scotland to the Karaiskakis Stadium on Saturday night in a World Cup qualifier that suddenly feels huge for the visitors. With the race for automatic qualification still alive, this matchup carries real weight for Steve Clarke’s side, and you can feel the tension building already. So, if you’re here looking for a Greece vs Scotland prediction, you’re in the right place.
Scotland are pushing to lock in a top-two finish, while Greece are simply trying to finish their campaign on a positive note. The first meeting between these two last month finished 3-1 to Scotland, but playing away in Attica is always a different challenge.
Here’s what you need to know before kick-off.
Greece’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup since 2014 have already slipped away after a run of three straight defeats in Group C. Even so, Ivan Jovanovic still has a squad with plenty to work with and a couple of interesting new faces to consider.
Nectarios Triantis is one of them — the Minnesota United defender, who grew up in Australia, has earned his first senior call-up and could make his debut. Up top, 18-year-old Charalampos Kostoulas is also included after his big summer move to Brighton. He has only one Premier League goal so far, but he’s clearly in Jovanovic’s long-term plans.
Still, it’s Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis who looks set to lead the line. He’ll be supported by familiar names like Kostas Tsimikas, Tasos Bakasetas, Christos Tzolis and Odysseas Vlachodimos — the latter aiming for his 50th cap. Unfortunately, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Fotis Ioannidis miss out through injury, which is a big blow to Greece at both ends of the pitch.
For Scotland, squad headaches continue. Lennon Miller, Ross McCrorie and Billy Gilmour are all unavailable, with Gilmour the closest to returning in time for Tuesday’s Denmark clash. That leaves Steve Clarke juggling his midfield options a little more than he’d like.
In goal, there’s a big decision to make. With Angus Gunn injured, Clarke could turn to 42-year-old Craig Gordon for cap number 82. Liam Kelly and Scott Bain are the other alternatives, though both arrive with limited recent international involvement.
Further forward, Scott McTominay, Lewis Ferguson and John McGinn look set to be the midfield core once again. Che Adams has started all four qualifiers so far, so he’ll expect to continue leading the attack, with Lyndon Dykes and Lawrence Shankland waiting behind him. Ryan Christie and Gannon-Doak provide the wide threat in Clarke’s usual setup.
Greece (possible):
Vlachodimos; Rota, Restos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Zafeiris, Kourbelis; Karetsas, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis
Scotland (possible):
Gordon; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; McTominay, Ferguson, McGinn; Gannon-Doak, Adams, Christie
If you’re weighing up this game, you’ll probably start with Scotland’s away form. They’re unbeaten in five on the road and mentally look far sharper when they’re not at Hampden. That alone gives you something to think about.
Greece, on the other hand, have been starting matches well — scoring first in five of their last seven — but the bigger issue is how often they fail to maintain control. That was obvious at Hampden last month when they led 1-0 and had over 60% possession before completely unraveling.
So, here are angles worth considering:
Scotland haven’t been convincing lately — that 2-1 scrape over Belarus was nowhere near the level expected from a team chasing a World Cup spot — but the response in this fixture last month suggests they’ll raise their game when it matters.
Greece are dangerous early but inconsistent throughout the 90 minutes. Without Mavropanos at the back and Ioannidis up front, they lose stability in two key areas.
Here’s what I think: Scotland might have to ride out a few nervy spells, but their midfield trio of McTominay, Ferguson and McGinn should eventually take control. If they do, Scotland’s quality in the final third should be enough.
Match Prediction: Scotland to win. Bet with bet365.
A repeat of last month’s 3-1 scoreline feels realistic. Greece could strike first, just as they’ve been doing, but Scotland have shown they can flip the script.
Correct Score Prediction: Greece 1-3 Scotland. Bet with bet365.
This has the feel of an open game:
So, goals look likely here — especially in the second half when the match should stretch.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
This suits the way the game tends to flow for both sides: open, transitional football, and midfielders stepping into finishing positions.
Bet Builder Tip: Scotland to win, both teams to score, and McTominay to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Scotland come in with better form, more consistency and a lot more riding on the result, so they’re the stronger pick.
Scotland won 3-1 in Glasgow last month.
No. Greece are out of the running and playing only for pride now.
Not in this match — he’s ruled out, though Scotland hope he’ll be back for the Denmark game.
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