World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Scotland vs Greece

Second-placed Scotland host third-placed Greece in this World Cup qualifying game at Hampden Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 9 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Greece Look Value for This Clash

The best plan could involve backing Greece with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -159 when clashing with Scotland. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

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Greece Beat Scotland in Pair’s Previous Clash

Scotland triumphed in their last game. Belarus were beaten 2-0 at ZTE Arena in the World Cup qualifier. The Tartan Army enjoyed 69% possession and had nine shots on target, while Che Adams and Zakhar Volkov (own goal) each scored one goal.

Greece lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Denmark 3-0 at Karaiskakis Stadium in the World Cup qualifier. Ivan Jovanovic's men had 44% of possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Greece overcame Scotland away when the sides last clashed. It was a 3-0 Nations League Relegation win at Hampden Park.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Scotland	2	1	1	0	2	0	2	2:0	4
3	Greece	2	1	0	1	5	4	1	5:4	3

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Scotland – Last 10 Competitive Games

Scotland have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Steve Clarke's team have averaged 47.0% possession and 3.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 6.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Scott McTominay has found the net 3 times, John McGinn 2, with Che Adams and two other players on 1. Scott McTominay, John Souttar and Ben Gannon Doak are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Craig Gordon has kept 3 clean sheets.

Greece – Last 10 Competitive Games

Greece have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 14.1 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Pirate Ship average 49.8% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Christos Tzolis has scored 4, followed by Anastasios Bakasetas, Vangelis Pavlidis and Fotis Ioannidis with 3 goals apiece. Anastasios Bakasetas has been chief assist maker with 4, while Odysseas Vlachodimos and Konstantinos Tzolakis have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Scotland vs Greece Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Scotland vs Greece betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Greece +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -159. They should be able to swerve a loss in this World Cup qualifying game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best World Cup qualifying stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Scotland vs Greece stats:

The +0.25 line has been covered by Greece in 6 consecutive games on the road.
The +0.25 line has been covered by Greece in 13 of their last 17 games on the road.
The +0.25 line has been covered by Greece in 7 of their last 10 games.
The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Scotland in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Scotland in 6 of their last 10 games.

Greece +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 61.3% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Greece Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -159 Bet Now

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Published 21:08, 07 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anastasios Bakasetas Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece) has recorded one or more shots on goal in five of his past six games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -118.

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Christos Tzolis to Score +300

Christos Tzolis (Greece) has netted three goals in his past eight matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +300 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Scotland Under 4.5 Corners -125

Scotland have had under 4.5 corners in four consecutive matches, with Greece conceding under 4.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 matches. There’s the opportunity to go under the Scotland Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -125 available.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Scotland

Total

9.50 3.40 6.10

Home

8.70 4.40 4.30

Away

8.70 2.90 5.80

Greece

Total

9.20 5.10 4.10

Home

11.00 6.50 4.50

Away

8.80 5.00 3.80

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Scotland Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Greece +0.25 -159

Both Team To Score No -125

Shots On Target Anastasios Bakasetas Over 0.5 -118

If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Greece on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, No on the Both Teams to Score market accompanied by Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.

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Scotland vs Greece 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.

Bookies Expecting Tight Affair

Greece are available at betting odds of +170 to beat Scotland, with their opponents trading at the same price with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +215 for this World Cup qualifying encounter.

If the game ends level, then you can get stakes back if you wager on the Draw No Bet market. Here, Scotland and Greece are both priced at -116 and you have some insurance built in.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -111 and No at -125.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Vangelis Pavlidis Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Vangelis Pavlidis is the market leader at +480 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece)

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Ché Adams (Scotland)

Christos Tzolis (Greece)

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Player Shots On Target

Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece)

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Christos Tzolis (Greece)

Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Scotland Stats

Greece Stats

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 4 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

7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 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 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 9.50 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 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Scotland vs Greece Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Scotland vs Greece team news before betting. Stay updated with confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.