Scotland vs Croatia: Make or break time for Steve Clarke in the Nations League

CROATIA, Poland and a massive mathematical muddle stand between Scotland and Nations League survival.

But there will be no obstacle for any Tartan Armchair supporter who wants to watch the vital two games for Steve Clarke‘s team.

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First up it’s Luke Modric and co at Hampden on Friday where only a win will do.

And it will be FREE for anyone who wants to watch it – ANYWHERE.

The Scottish FA has confirmed the games will be free-to-view on Youtube again.

Uefa hold the central broadcasting rights for the game but have failed to find an alternative broadcaster after Viaplay scaled back their UK operations.

ITV picked up the slack at the start of the campaign but just as they did last month for Cristiano Ronaldo’s trip to Glasgow, it’ll be the national team’s account on video streaming service Youtube where fans can catch the action if they’re not at Hampden.

The same applies on Monday when Steve Clarke‘s side fly out to Poland.

Here are all the other relevant details ahead of a MASSIVE weekend of international football whre, whisper it, Scotland could end up pitching into a play-off with the Auld Enemy England too.

What time does Scotland vs Croatia kick off?

• Scotland host Croatia in the penultimate match of the Nations League campaign.
• The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time.
• It will be held at the National Stadium, Hampden Park.
• Referee for the game is Orel Grinfeeld from Israel.

What TV channel is Scotland vs Croatia on and can I live stream it?

• Yes, you can stream the game online – infact, it’s the only way to watch it.
• The game will be broadcast online ONLY – on Youtube.
• To tune in log on to the Scotland National Team’s page – here

What do Scotland need to qualify?

It’s complicated, VERY complicated.

There are only four games to go in the group but there are a whole raft of permutations to consider.

Sunsport has it explained here – but in the most basic terms, Scotland need a win to keep our chances alive.

Team news

Steve Clarke lost Lewis Morgan and Che Adams from his initial squad – and called up Stuart Armstrong instead.

Among the group is first-timer Cieran Slicker but he’ll likely play back-up to Killie’s Robby McCrorie and current No1 Craig Gordon.

Rangers midfielder Connor Barron was another recalled into the squad after missing out on last month’s trip to Zagreb.

Middlesbrough duo Tommy Conway and Ben Doak will hope to start – especially with Lyndon Dykes and Lawrence Shankland both struggling for form at their clubs.

Two others certainly well IN form on the domestic scene are Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay at Napoli. Both are top of Serie A and flying in Antonia Conte’s side.

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Match odds

Scotland 5/2 (PaddyPower)

Draw 5/2 (Ladbrokes, William Hill)

Croatia 23/20 (Bet365)

• Odds correct as at 1.30pm on Wednesday, November 13

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