Steve Clarke’s side banished to YouTube as they play Nations League catch up

STEVE CLARKE and Scotland worked hard over successive campaigns to book their spot in the top section of the Nations League.

But they’ve already got their work cut out to stay there and reserve a major advantage in World Cup qualifying for 2026.

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Despite two encouraging performances, two instalments of late heartache saw the Scots go down 3-2 at home to Poland and 2-1 away to Portugal.

The four best-ranked group winners from the Nations League who don’t finish in the top two of their World Cup qualifying groups are secure of at least a play-off place to reach the finals in North America.

Croatia‘s World Cup record is impeccable, with third place and runners-up finishes at the last two finals.

They also eliminated Scotland from Euro 2020 on our own patch, killing off the national team’s hopes at Hampden with a 3-1 victory but they failed to make it out of the group stages at Euro 2024.

Their Nations League record so far this campaign includes an opening night 2-1 defeat to Portugal and a 1-0 win over Poland on Matchday Two.

When does Croatia vs Scotland kick off?

• Scotland are taking on Croatia this Saturday
• The match kicks off at 5pm
• It is being played at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb

Is Croatia vs Scotland on TV and can I live stream it?

• No, Croatia vs Scotland is NOT on TV
• It is the first time this century a Scotland match will not be on our screens
• But fans WILL still be available to watch the game
• Viaplay have picked up the rights and will live stream it via their YouTube channel

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What is the Croatia vs Scotland team news?

• The Scots have a full team of potential starters missing through injury, most notably John McGinn, Angus Gunn, Kieran Tierney
• Craig Gordon is in line to start in goals, marking a comeback from international retirement
• Other injured players who have pulled out of the squad include Lawrence Shankland and Greg Taylor
• Clarke has six potential debutantes amongst those who remain, with Jon McCracken, Robby McCrorie, Nicky Devlin, Liam Lindsay, Jack MacKenzie and Andy Irving are all uncapped

Latest odds*

• Croatia 4/7
• Draw 3/1
• SCOTLAND 9/2

*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 4pm on Thursday, October 10.

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