The Nations League campaign has come down to just 90 minutes in Poland for Scotland, with a point all they need tonight against Ukraine to top Group B1.
After crushing the Ukrainians 3-0 at Hampden last week and then following it up with another victory at home to Ireland, Steve Clarke will be confident of finishing the job.
I cashed in by backing the Scots to win both those games and McBookie price another victory at 19/10, with the draw 9/4 and Ukraine at 7/5.
But Clarke is without almost all of his first-choice defence tonight so I’m steering clear of that market and going for cards instead.
The big call is whether to bring in Ryan Porteous or Declan Gallagher at the back and the St Mirren man’s experience might get him the nod.
Gallagher is 13/5 with Bet365 for a card, with Porteous shorter at 21/10 if the Hibs stopper starts instead.
Ukraine rested an entire team for Saturday’s 5-0 rout of Armenia but Artem Dovbyk still came off the bench to score twice.
Match Preview: Ukraine vs Scotland Prediction and Betting Tips
He could get some joy against Clarke’s makeshift defence and the big striker is a tempting 5/2 at SkyBet for a goal.
There’s another top-of-the-table clash in Group A2 as Spain head to Portugal seeking the win that will move them above their neighbours into top spot.
Luis Enrique’s men need to go for it so it bodes well for an open game, with BTTS paying 17/20 at McBookie and over 2.5 goals priced 11/10.
Sergio Busquets has three yellows and a red already this season so I’m on him for a card at 3/1 with Bet365.
Super single: Dovbyk to score (5/2, SkyBet). Card double: Gallagher and Busquets (13/1, Bet365).
McBookie bet builder: Combining the HT draw in Poland with under 3.5 goals pays 110/100.
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