Slovenia vs Scotland: Live Score, Stats & Head-to-Head

League B - 1

Full time

Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana · Referee: Horatiu Fesnic, Romania

Match statistics

Possession

35%

65%

Expected goals (xG)

0.5

2.2

Total shots

Shots on target

Corners

Fouls

Yellow cards

Slovenia·Scotland

Our prediction

Slovenia vs Scotland Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

Slovenia to Win · 11 picks

Match intel

collected 2026-09-26 07:24 UTC · collected after the models locked their picks

Slovenia's key striker Benjamin Sesko is struggling with a shin injury and will miss the visit of Scotland, with Andraz Sporar expected to lead the line in his absence. WhoScored → · 25 Sept
Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge of Scotland for the first time on Saturday against Slovenia and will be without midfield duo Kenny McLean and Scott McTominay. WhoScored → · 25 Sept
Oli McBurnie is expected to lead the line for Scotland after Hull's impressive start to life back in the Premier League. WhoScored → · 25 Sept
Pocognoli's options have been further tested by the withdrawals of Tierney and McLean, while McTominay and Adams were already unavailable. ESPN → · 25 Sept
Slovenia's preparations suffered a major blow when Sesko was ruled out of the opening Nations League fixtures because of a shin injury, and the Manchester United striker has now been absent from the national team for almost a year. ESPN → · 25 Sept
Andraz Sporar scored twice for Slovan Bratislava earlier this month, while Swansea City's Zan Vipotnik has also been among the goals at club level as alternatives for Slovenia in Sesko's absence. ESPN → · 25 Sept
The new Scotland head coach has called up seven uncapped players, while 12 members of the squad in north America have not been selected. ESPN → · 25 Sept
Steve Clarke resigned following Scotland's elimination at the 2026 World Cup, with Sebastien Pocognoli taking charge for his first match at the helm on Saturday. Sports Mole → · 25 Sept