Scotland vs Greece Prediction – FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2025 | Match Preview, Probable Lineups & Fantasy Tips

Scotland clash with Greece on 9 October 2025 in a major qualifier match of UEFA Group C. Scotland want to bounce back from earlier defeats, and Greece look to build on strong scoring form. Expect a tight football matchup with Greece slightly ahead on momentum and confidence.

🏟 Match Details

• Match: Scotland vs Greece, UEFA WCQ 2025
• Date: 9 October 2025
• Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
• Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – UEFA Group C
• Kick-off Time: Evening local (around 7:45-8:00 PM)

🌤 Pitch Report & Conditions

Hampden Park typically offers a good playing surface with decent pace and bounce, favorable for teams who like to build play from the back. Scotland may try to dominate possession and use width, whereas Greece could look to exploit transitions and set pieces. Weather is expected to be mild, no major disruptions expected.

🏴 Scotland Team Preview

Scotland have been fairly strong at home, with solid defensive performances and good pressing. They’ll rely on experience in midfield and leadership from both veterans and in-form players to keep Greece’s attack under check.

Recent Form (Last 5): Win, Draw, Loss, Win, Draw
Strengths: Physical midfield, good defensive organisation, utilization of set-pieces, ability to counterattack.
Weaknesses: At times lack of clinical finishing, vulnerability to fast attackers on the break, overcommitting with fullbacks leaving gaps.

Key Players:

• Scott McTominay: Box-to-box midfielder, capable of goals + defensive work
• John McGinn: Energy, pressing, linking midfield to attack
• Che Adams: Primary striker, expected to lead the line and take chances
• Andy Robertson: Experience on the left, overlapping runs + defensive duties

Likely Formation: 4-2-3-1, with strong midfield pairing and a lone striker supported by attacking midfielders

Greece Team Preview

Greece arrive on the back of good scoring form, especially at home. They have players capable of creating danger in wide areas and finishing chances well. Their defence is decent but sometimes exposed on counter-attacks.

Recent Form (Last 5): Win, Loss, Win, Win, Loss
Strengths: Strong attack in wide and forward positions, clinical finishing, experience in tight matches.
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, sometimes slow start, vulnerability in transition.

Key Players:

• Vangelis Pavlidis: Leading goal threat, likely to be focal in attack
• Christos Tzolis: Pace, dribbling and ability to stretch defence
• Anastasios Bakasetas: Creative midfield presence, assists + playmaking
• Kostas Tsimikas: Left-back with attacking overlaps and crosses

Likely Formation: 4-3-3 with attacking trident up front, midfield controlling tempo, wingbacks providing width

⚔ Tactical & Match Prediction

Scotland will try to press high, dominate midfield, and use fullbacks to generate width; their set pieces could be decisive. Greece, on the other hand, will probe early, look for quick transitions, and try to finish chances when created. Match may see Greece taking early pressure but Scotland responding with structure and energy.

Predicted Winner: Greece
Correct Score Prediction: Scotland 1-2 Greece
Total Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
Both Teams to Score: Yes

💡 Fantasy Picks & Strategy

• Captain Choice: Vangelis Pavlidis – scoring form + attacking threat
• Vice-Captain: Scott McTominay – involvement both in midfield attacks & defense
• Safe Picks: Andy Robertson (defensive + attacking support), Che Adams (leading striker)
• Differential Pick: Christos Tzolis – wide threat and chance creation
• Avoid: Deep defenders from Scotland maybe in danger; midfielders with low forward output