UEFA Nations League,
League B – 4
Scotland
SCO
6/10/2026
7:45 p.m
Slovenia
SLO
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place
- Hampden Park Stadium
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referee
- Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez
Previous Scotland – Slovenia
Hampden will have a chance on Tuesday night to pay tribute Scotland full-back Andy Robertson, who made his 100th appearance for his country a the weekend win against North Macedonia.
Robertson played the full 90 minutes in Skopje as Scotland held on for their first Nations League Group B1 win despite the late dismissal of centre-half Scott McKenna. It was also a first triumph for new boss Sebastien Pocognoli.
The Belgian expects another game of three points against Slovenia but most of the tartan army will turn up to show their admiration for Robertson, who became the second Scotland player after Kenny Dalglish to reach the milestone.
The Tottenham left-back said: “It means everything to me (getting 100 caps), it means everything to my family.
“I’ve been away 100 times, I have to feel sorry for my wife! It’s been an amazing journey, I remember my first game and it’s been a process ever since.
“It’s emotional for me. I love this country, there’s only one person ahead of me in the men’s game to do that, it’s a pretty special achievement.”
A win against Slovenia would move Scotland into second place in the group and keep them within striking distance of runaway leaders Switzerland.
Pocognoli has not been afraid to look for talent outside the usual channels and McKenna’s absence through suspension is likely to mean Brondby captain Luis Binks keeps his place at the heart of the defence.
English-born Binks has played in the last two games and is relishing the opportunity to play international football.
“I’ve always felt at home playing in Scotland,” he said. “It looked like you were playing with your mates.
“I never spoke to the Scottish FA, or the former manager, but I just knew that if I continued to play the way I was playing at my club and developed the way I was, then there would be eyes (on me).
“I knew there was a little bit of a way.
“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind because obviously it’s my first camp and I went into it not knowing how I would fit in or if I would play.
“Playing the last two games is brilliant for me and my development, and I’ve always said that when you’re around good players and experienced players, it makes you better.”
Slovenia are level on points with Scotland and played well in Lucerne against the Swiss at the weekend before falling to a 2-1 defeat.
And Milivoje Novakovic, assistant to head coach Bostjan Cesar, is confident his team can come away with an important win.
He said: “If you look at where our players play and theirs, the difference is clear. The Scots play at very good clubs, so I’d say we’re not favourites.
“But they don’t have the atmosphere that has graced Slovenia for several years: desire, fighting spirit, attitude towards the shirt.”
Group B1 table of the League of Nations
League B – Group A
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position 1: Promotion
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position 2: Promotion play-offs
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position 4: Relegation Playoffs
Scotland v Slovenia team news
McKenna is suspended but Jack Hendry is expected to replace him after completing his own ban. Otherwise, Pocognoli is expected to select a similar XI to the one that performed well in North Macedonia.
Slovenia have no fresh injury concerns and César will have an unchanged squad from the one that faced Switzerland.
Expected line-ups for Scotland-Slovenia
Scotland: Gunn; Welsh, Hendry, Binks; Gannon-Doak, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn, McBurnie; Bowie
Slovenia: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Zec, Janza; Matko, Zabukovnik, Lovric, Sturm; Vipotnik
Scotland v Slovenia recent form and stats
- Scotland have won two and drawn four of the countries’ previous six meetings
- Slovenia have never scored against Scotland in Scotland. Both matches ended 0-0 (2004) and 1-0 against Scotland (2017).
- Scotland have scored three goals in their last six games, while Slovenia have scored eight. Both teams have conceded seven in that streak.
- In the opener against Slovenia, Scotland had 17 shots but only five on target, with all five coming in the second half. They had 10 shots on goal against North Macedonia on Saturday, more than any other team in Matchday 3.
- Slovenia’s away form is poor: one win in their last seven away games (two draws, four losses).
Where to watch Scotland vs Slovenia: TV and online broadcasts
Scotland v Slovenia kicks off at 7.45pm on Tuesday night. You can watch it on BBC Scotland and stream it via iPlayer.
Prediction for Scotland – Slovenia
Victory in Skopje will have done wonders for Scotland’s confidence and should prove too much for Slovenia in front of an expectant Hampden crowd.
Scotland
2-1
Slovenia
