Scotland vs Belgium should be one of the toughest game for Belgium during this Euro2020 qualification, which will be held at Hampden Park, in Glasgow. For Scotland, that match could be the last chance of fighting for second place in the group. Read our thoughts about this entertaining Euro2020 qualification Scotland vs Belgium match, here below.
Scotland
FIFA Rating – 48
After 5 Rounds Scotland collected only 6 points winning only against clear outsiders of the group I Cyprus and San Marino. They even lost to Kazakhstan playing in Nur-Sultan with crashing 3:0 result. Almost all called players for the national squad are from English and Scottish leagues. They are very experienced and strong playing physical football. At 6th of September Scotland met Russia in Glasgow, however lost it after leading. The scored opened at 11th minute realizing the great opportunity in the penalty area. In general, both teams had chances to succeed, but Russia was stronger and took important 3 points from Scotland. Strongest sides of Scotland is left the side of the defence, where Robertson controlling the game, middle of the pitch with McTominay and Snodgrass and of course great abilities of Fraser and Naismith in front.
Predicted Scotland line-up
Head Coach
Steve Clarke;
Squad
Goalkeepers
David Marshal;
Defenders
Stephan O’Donnell, Charlie Mulgrew, Liam Cooper, Andrew Robertson;
Midfielders
Stuart Armstrong, Scott McTominay, Robert Snodgrass;
Strikers
James Forrest, Steven Naismith, Ryan Fraser ;
Belgium
FIFA Rating – 1
Belgium is one of the favourites to take not only Group I in Euro 2020 qualification but in total the whole Tournament in 2020. Belgium took second place in UEFA Nations League last year, giving the lead to Switzerland, after losing 2:5 against them. In general, they look very confidently in the past years taking 3rd place in the World Cup in Russia, and now still going without any problems to the Euro2020 main draw. They saved 4 out of 5 clean sheets conceding only against Russia in the First Round.
In general, the team looks very confidently under the guidance of an excellent coach Roberto Martinez. At this stage of development, they look very well with even bigger prospectives. At the moment, they stay at first place in the FIFA ranking and do not intend to give it to anyone in the near future.
Predicted Belgium line-up
Head Coach
Roberto Martinez;
Squad
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois;
Defenders
Toby Anderweilerd, Thomas Vermaelen, Jan Vertonghen;
Midfielders
Thomas Meunier, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Yannick Carrasco;
Strikers
Dries Mertens, Romelu Lukaku, Michy Batshuayi;
Scotland vs Belgium H2H
Belgium overtook Scotland two times in a row since the 2018 year in a friendly game and the 4th ROund of EUro2020 qualification. Both times, favourites saved clean sheets and totally dominated against opponents.
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