Voice Overview
Scotland faced Slovenia at Hampden Park in a big UEFA Nations League Group B1 match. Both teams had four points, so this game was important for second place in the group. Below, you will find the team news, predicted line-ups, head-to-head record, form, key stats, prediction, and how to watch the match in the UK.
- Match Scotland vs Slovenia
- Competition UEFA Nations League Group B1
- Venue Hampden Park in Glasgow
- Date Tuesday 6 October 2026
- Kick off time 7:45pm UK time
- UK TV BBC Two and BBC Scotland
- UK live stream BBC iPlayer
Why this match mattered
This was not just another international football match. Scotland and Slovenia were level on four points after three group games, so the winner had a strong chance of moving into a better position behind Switzerland. Scotland were third in the group and Slovenia were second before kick off.
- Scotland wanted a home win to strengthen their promotion push
- Slovenia wanted to stay above Scotland in the group
- Switzerland were leading Group B1 with nine points
- A win could help either team reach the promotion or relegation play off places
Scotland team news
Scotland were managed by Sébastien Pocognoli. Before the game, Goal reported that there was no confirmed injury or suspension news for Scotland, with the full squad details expected closer to kick off. Scotland had just beaten North Macedonia 2,0 which gave the team confidence after a difficult run of results.
- Manager Sébastien Pocognoli
- Latest result Scotland beat North Macedonia 2,0
- Group position before kick off Third in Group B1
- Confirmed team news No injury or suspension details were confirmed in the pre match reporting
Scotland predicted line up
Scotland were expected to play with a back three and use width through Ben Gannon-Doak and Andrew Robertson. Goal listed Angus Gunn in goal, with Liam Cooper not featured and Kieron Bowie leading the attack in their probable line-up. Ryan Christie was also expected to play an important attacking role.
- Goalkeeper Angus Gunn
- Defenders Liam Graham and Luis Binks and Stephen Welsh
- Midfielders Ben Gannon-Doak and Lewis Ferguson and Billy Gilmour and Andrew Robertson
- Attackers John McGinn and Ryan Christie and Kieron Bowie
- Expected formation 3, 4. 2, 1
Slovenia team news
Slovenia were managed by Boštjan Cesar. Like Scotland, Slovenia had no confirmed injury or suspension news in the pre-match reports. Slovenia had played well in parts of the group but lost their most recent match 2-1 to Switzerland after leading.
- Manager Boštjan Cesar
- Latest result Slovenia lost 2,1 to Switzerland
- Group position before kick-off Second in Group B1
- Key strength A well organised defensive team with experienced players
Slovenia predicted line up
Slovenia were expected to use a five-man defence, with Jan Oblak in goal. Their team included Jaka Bijol, Vanja Drkusic, and Zan Karnicnik in defence, while Zan Vipotnik was expected to lead the attack. This setup suggested Slovenia would try to stay strong at the back and hit Scotland on the counter-attack.
- Goalkeeper Jan Oblak
- Defenders David Zec and Jaka Balkovec and Vanja Drkusic and Jaka Bijol and Zan Karnicnik
- Midfielders Aljosa Matko and Martin Zabukovnik and Danijel Sturm and Adam Gnezda Cerin
- Attacker Zan Vipotnik
- Expected formation 5, 4, 1
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Scotland vs Slovenia head to head
The head-to-head record showed how close these two teams have been. They had met six times before this match, and Scotland had not lost any of those games. Scotland won two and drew four, while Slovenia had not beaten Scotland.
- Total meetings before this match Six
- Scotland wins Two
- Draws Four
- Slovenia wins None
- Most recent meeting Slovenia 0,0 Scotland on 26 September 2026
The earlier group game was a tight 0,0 draw in Ljubljana. TechRadar reported that Scotland improved after a slow start and would have had a strong chance to win if Jan Oblak had not played so well in goal for Slovenia.
Scotland vs Slovenia form guide
Form means how well a team has played in its recent matches. Scotland arrived with two wins, one draw, and two defeats from their last five games. Slovenia had two wins, two draws, and one defeat in the same period.
Scotland recent form
- Scotland 2,0 North Macedonia
- Scotland 0,3 Switzerland
- Slovenia 0,0 Scotland
- Scotland 0,3 Brazil
- Scotland 0,1 Morocco
Slovenia recent form
- Switzerland 2,1 Slovenia
- Slovenia 2,0 North Macedonia
- Slovenia 0,0 Scotland
- Croatia 2,1 Slovenia
- Slovenia 1,1 Cyprus
Scotland 2-0 win over North Macedonia was important because it ended a run of three matches without a win. Slovenia had been more consistent, but their loss to Switzerland showed they could still be beaten by strong opponents.
Key stats before kick off
The numbers before the match showed why this was expected to be close. Both teams had the same group record, and their previous meeting had ended without a goal. Scotland had scored three goals and conceded seven in their last five matches, while Slovenia had scored six and conceded five.
- Scotland group points Four
- Slovenia group points Four
- Scotland group record One win and one draw and one loss
- Slovenia group record One win and one draw and one loss
- Scotland goals in last five matches Three scored and seven conceded
- Slovenia goals in last five matches Six scored and five conceded
Players to watch
This match had several players who could change the game in one moment. Scotland needed creativity and energy, while Slovenia relied on strong defending and quick attacking play. Jan Oblak was especially important because he had already stopped Scotland from scoring in the earlier group match.
- Andrew Robertson Scotland experienced left sided leader
- John McGinn A hard-working Scotland midfielder who can score and create chances
- Ryan Christie A Scotland attacker who can dribble and create opportunities
- Jan Oblak Slovenia world class goalkeeper
- Zan Vipotnik Slovenia main attacking threat
Scotland vs Slovenia prediction
Scotland had the advantage of playing at Hampden Park, and their 2,0 win over North Macedonia gave them momentum. However, Slovenia had already shown they could stop Scotland from scoring, and Jan Oblak made their defence very difficult to break down.
- Best prediction A close and low-scoring match
- Most likely result A narrow Scotland win or a draw
- Scotland main chance Home support and a stronger attacking display than in the first meeting
- Slovenia main chance A solid defence and counter attacks
- Important player Jan Oblak could make the biggest difference for Slovenia
A sensible prediction was Scotland 1,0 Slovenia or a 1,1 draw. Scotland were slight favourites because they were at home, but Slovenia were good enough to take a point.
How to watch Scotland vs Slovenia in the UK
UK football fans could watch the match for free. BBC Two and BBC Scotland showed the game on television, while BBC iPlayer streamed it live online. Viewers needed a valid TV Licence to watch live BBC broadcasts in the UK.
- TV channel BBC Two
- Scottish TV channel BBC Scotland
- Live stream BBC iPlayer
- Kick off time 7:45pm UK time
- Match venue Hampden Park in Glasgow
For viewers outside the UK, broadcast rights were different. Goal listed BBC iPlayer for the United Kingdom, while other countries had broadcasters such as DAZN in Canada and Germany beIN Sports in several regions, and Sony LIV in India.
FAQs
What time did Scotland vs Slovenia kick off?
The match kicked off at 7,45pm UK time on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. It was played at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Where could I watch Scotland vs Slovenia in the UK?
You could watch the match on BBC Two or BBC Scotland. You could also stream it live on BBC iPlayer.
What was the score when Scotland played Slovenia earlier?
The earlier UEFA Nations League group match ended 0,0. It was played in Slovenia on 26 September 2026.
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