Scotland vs Belarus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Scotland vs Belarus

Scotland host Belarus in this World Cup qualifying game at Hampden Park, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Sunday 12 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Will Belarus Keep the Scoreline Respectable?

We expect Belarus to thrive as the underdogs when they clash with Scotland and we’ll take the Asian Handicap +2.25 at odds of -111. Our stake will be divided equally between +2 and +2.5.

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Scotland Landed 2-0 Victory in Previous H2H

Scotland were winners last time out. Landing a 3-1 World Cup qualifying home victory against Greece at Hampden Park. The Tartan Army enjoyed just 37% possession and had three shots on target, while Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson and Lyndon Dykes got among the goals.

Belarus lost their previous game, being defeated by Denmark 6-0 at ZTE Arena in the World Cup qualifier. Carlos Alos' side were restricted to just 23% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at ZTE Arena, with Scotland claiming the win. Beating Belarus by a 2-0 scoreline.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Scotland	3	2	1	0	5	1	4	5:1	7
4	Belarus	3	0	0	3	1	13	-12	1:13	0

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. Scotland have had 45.3% possession and 3.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts, while being awarded 6.2 corners.

Ryan Christie, Scott McTominay and John McGinn are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Scott McTominay, John Souttar and Ben Gannon Doak have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Craig Gordon has kept 3 clean sheets.

Belarus have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.5 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts. The White Wings have averaged 38.6% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

We’ve seen German Barkovsky, Yuri Kovalev, Sergey Politevich, Valeri Gromyko and Dmitri Antilevski score 1 goals each. Evgeniy Yablonski, Valeri Gromyko and Kiril Pechenin have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Scotland vs Belarus Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Scotland vs Belarus tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation and bet builder advice. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We think the betting sites have been pretty kind to provide -111 for Belarus +2.25. With plenty of juice in the price, we think the visitors can be competitive in this World Cup qualifying encounter.

We study the World Cup qualifying form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Scotland vs Belarus stats:

• The +2.25 line has been covered by Belarus in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +2.25 line has been covered by Belarus in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Scotland in 17 consecutive games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Scotland in 19 of their last 20 games.

Belarus +2.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Scotland 1 - 1 Belarus

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +1800 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Belarus Over 2.5 Corners -138

The 2.5 corners line has been covered by Belarus in their past four away games, while Scotland have conceded 6.20 corners on average in their last 10 matches. The Belarus Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -138.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Scotland

Total

9.80 3.60 6.20

Home

8.70 4.00 4.70

Away

8.70 2.90 5.80

Belarus

Total

9.20 4.00 5.20

Home

9.20 3.40 5.80

Away

10.30 3.80 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-150

Under 8.5

+110

Scotland Corners

Over 5.5

-150

Under 5.5

+110

Belarus Corners

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

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Scotland vs Belarus Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Scotland Huge Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

Scotland are the huge -901 favourites to win this World Cup qualifying encounter which indicates a 90% probability of landing the spoils according to the available betting odds. If you want to back the rank outsider, Belarus are available at +1600.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Belarus are +1600 here and the draw is +210, with Scotland on offer at -225.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -275.

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Full-Time Result

1

-901

X

+850

2

+1600

Half-Time Result

1

-225

X

+210

2

+1600

Double Chance

1X

-4000

12

-1408

X2

+550

Draw No Bet

1

-3333

2

+1400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.25

-111

2 Hcp +2.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-188

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+200

No

-275

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Scotland Stats

Belarus Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 38.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 41.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches

Scotland vs Belarus Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Scotland vs Belarus before you bet. We’ll update you with the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.