Scotland vs Republic of Ireland Predictions

• Scotland have won three of their last four matches – hitting seven goals in their last two games
• Only one player in the Irish squad has scored more than 10 international goals
• The visitors have failed to score in seven of their last nine Nations League games
• Scotland have scored across their last 11 home games excluding the Euros

Scotland back on top

A 3-0 victory over Ukraine on Wednesday night put Scotland in top spot in their Nations League group, boosting their hopes of promotion to the top tier. A first-place finish also guarantees a playoff spot for Euro 2024, so it’s potentially huge for both the Scottish and Irish.

The Republic of Ireland are in a tricky spot, having taken just four points from their first four games. They could still finish top of the pile if they win their final two matches and other results go their way. Can they keep their hopes alive at Hampden?

Goal-shy visitors to struggle

Scotland have won their last two games comfortably, first beating Armenia 4-1 before Wednesday’s victory over Ukraine. The hosts have won three of their last four games, while they’ve scored in each of their last 11 home games, excluding last summer’s Euros.

One goal would likely do it for the Scots, given how goal-shy the Irish are. The visitors only player with more than 10 international goals is James McClean – who has made 94 international appearances.

Unlike the visitors, the Scots have a dependable scorer. Lyndon Dykes scored twice in midweek and he’s hit six goals across his last six competitive internationals. Back him to cause problems for the Irish in this clash.

Back Scots for victory

With the Scottish scoring nine times across their last four, they should stop the Irish. The visitors have lost 1-0 in two of their four Nations League games in this campaign.

The visitors have failed to score in seven of their last nine matches in this competition. They’ve scored just three goals across their seven trips in the Nations League. Given that, I’m backing Scotland to win this clash 2-0.