Greece v Scotland – Lineup, Statistics, Preview
Greece v Scotland Match Preview
Scotland is looking to keep their position in the top tier of the international league when they face Greece in the first leg of the promotion/relegation playoffs on Thursday.
Steve Clark’s Tartan army is intended to make a splash at the top level of international football after reaching the final two European championships, but they will have to stay in League A to maintain their reputation over World Cup qualifiers.
Until the last three games of the campaign, Scotland appeared to aim to instantly return to the second tier after losing each of the first five games.
However, after scoring his first point in a goalless draw with Portugal in October, midfielder John McGinn brought victory in Croatia and Poland, securing his third spot in A1.
Greece also has the goal of reaching the top tier for the first time after being unfortunate to finish running in League B2.
They are confident when welcoming Scotland as it envelops an impressive victory for the three lions at Wembley, winning six of the last seven in all competitions.
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Greece v Scottish Team News
Young starlet Ben Doak misses both legs due to a serious thigh injury, but Clark was able to remember Choi Adams and Lewis Ferguson.
Lawrence Shankland lost his position in the senior side of youth James Wilson, with Lennon Miller and George Hurst earning their first call.
Vangelis Pavlidis will be appearing in Club Bruges attacker Christos Zaris, who was a regular in the Champions League this season after scoring 20 goals in all Benfica tournaments this season, and will be appearing in the Greek attacker Christos Zaris.
Steve Clarke was named his first Scotland Team of the Year while preparing to face Greece next week.
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Greece v Scotland predicted lineup
Greece: vlachodimos? Rota, Mavropanos, Chatzidiakos, Tsimikas; Mantalus, Siopi. Masouras, Percus, and Zolis. Ioannidis
Scotland: Gordon; Ralston, Sauttal, Hanley, and Robertson. Gilmore, Ferguson. McGinn, McTominay, Christie; Adams
How to watch Greece V Scotland – TV channels, streams
The game begins at 7:45pm in the UK and is available for viewing on the BBC Scotland.
Greece v Scotland forecast
This is a tough tie with two legs for Scotland, and a win away from home with the first leg should prove that it looks like a tall order.
We expect a close-fought draw and everything remains to play in the second leg.
Greece 1-1 Scotland