Scotland vs Greece Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Oct 2025

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.

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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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
1	Scotland	6	4	1	1	13	7	6	13:7	13
3	Greece	6	2	1	3	10	12	-2	10:12	7

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Scotland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn (GK), Aaron Hickey, Grant Hanley, John Souttar, Andrew Robertson, Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Gannon Doak, Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Che Adams.

Greece confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Konstantinos Tzolakis (GK), Georgios Vagiannidis, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Dimitrios Kourbelis, Christos Zafeiris, Giorgos Masouras, Anastasios Bakasetas, Christos Tzolis, Vangelis Pavlidis.

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.

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

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Correct Score Prediction

Scotland 0 - 1 Greece

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Greece. You can secure odds of +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

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.

Latest Anastasios Bakasetas Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-125

Shots

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

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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.

Latest Christos Tzolis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Shots

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-

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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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-147

Under 8.5

+105

Scotland Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Greece Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+600

2

-100

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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.

This World Cup qualifying encounter sees Greece available at +160 and Scotland priced at +180 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +215 about the draw.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Greece are -123 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Scotland are -108 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

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 -120 and No at -115.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+215

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+114

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-286

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-108

2

-123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+117

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-115

Vangelis Pavlidis is the market leader at +400 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Christos Tzolis (Greece)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Ché Adams (Scotland)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Lyndon Dykes (Scotland)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Ben Doak (Scotland)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

John McGinn (Scotland)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Giannis Konstantelias (Greece)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Ryan Christie (Scotland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Christos Zafeiris (Greece)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Billy Gilmour (Scotland)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Kostas Tsimikas (Greece)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

Christos Tzolis (Greece)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-125

Ché Adams (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

Lyndon Dykes (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

John McGinn (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Giannis Konstantelias (Greece)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-227

Ben Doak (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-217

Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Ryan Christie (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Christos Zafeiris (Greece)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Billy Gilmour (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-714

Kostas Tsimikas (Greece)

Over 0.5

+420

Under 0.5

-1667

Christos Tzolis (Greece)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-

Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Ché Adams (Scotland)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Lyndon Dykes (Scotland)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Ben Doak (Scotland)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

John McGinn (Scotland)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Giannis Konstantelias (Greece)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Konstantinos Karetsas (Greece)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Ryan Christie (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Christos Zafeiris (Greece)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

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

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