Scotland face Spain in a high-profile Euro 2024 qualifier in Glasgow tonight.
Steve Clarke’s side got their campaign off to a successful start over the weekend with a 3-0 win over Cyprus, as Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn scored the opener before a late brace from Manchester United’s Scott McTominay sealed victory.
This though is a huge step up, against a Spain side who brushed aside Norway and are strong favourites to top Group A on the road to Germany next summer.
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Luis de la Fuente is now in charge of the national side after Luis Enrique’s departure following the World Cup, and the new boss will be confident of making it two from two as Spain travel to Scotland.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Scotland vs Spain is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off time tonight on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
The match will take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Where to watch Scotland vs Spain
TV channel: In the UK, the game is being broadcast live on Viaplay Sports. A subscription costs £14.99 a month, or £11.99 a month if you opt for a 12-month contract. Coverage gets underway at 7pm.
Live stream: Viaplay Sports subscribers can stream the game live online on the Viaplay website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Scotland vs Spain team news
Scotland XI: Gunn, Porteous, Hanley, Tierney, Hickey, McGregor, McTominay, McGinn, Robertson, Christie, Dykes.
Subs: Kelly, Clark, Patterson, Shankland, Hyam, Gilmour, Cooper, Armstrong, Ferguson, Brown, McLean, Jack.
Spain XI: Kepa, Porro, Garcia, Martinez, Gaya, Rodri, Merino, Ceballos, Oyarzabal, Joselu, Pino.
Subs: Sanchez, Rayo, Nacho, Laporte, Morata, Ruiz, Gavi, Iglesias, Aspas, Williams, Carvajal, Zubimendi.
Scotland vs Spain prediction
Spain appear almost certain to top the group, leaving Scotland to battle with Georgia, Norway and Cyprus for second place and with it a spot at next summer’s European Championship in Germany.
This then is almost a free hit for Scotland, with any sort of positive result a bonus, but they are unlikely to get it against a Spanish side that have not lost a Euros qualifier for nine years.
Spain to win, 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The two last played each other when drawn in the same Euro 2012 qualifying group, with Spain winning both matches and ultimately going on to win the tournament. Scotland last beat Spain in 1984.
Scotland wins: 3
Draws: 4
Spain wins: 6
Scotland vs Spain match odds
Scotland to win: 9/2
Draw: 14/5
Spain to win: 8/13
