Nations League Predictions: Slovenia v Scotland – New Era Begins for Scots

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Saturday’s UEFA Nations League clash between Slovenia and Scotland.

Our Prediction: Scotland To Win (13/8), Slovenia 1-2 Scotland (8/1)

Scotland visit Slovenia on Saturday in a Nations League League B opener that marks Sébastien Pocognoli’s first competitive match in charge and pits two sides with contrasting recent form against each other in Ljubljana.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Nations League odds and betting angles for Saturday’s fixture:

Slovenia v Scotland – Saturday, 2pm

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Slovenia enter their third straight UEFA Nations League League B campaign on Saturday, with Boštjan Cesar taking charge of his first competitive match as head coach after a mixed set of friendlies (W1, D1, L2).
However, despite home advantage, the signs aren’t ideal: Slovenia are winless within 90 minutes in each of their last six matches in Ljubljana (D4, L2), and they’ve failed to beat Scotland in any of their last five meetings (D3, L2).
Their Nations League record also needs improving. Slovenia have won just three of twelve League B fixtures across their history (D5, L4), and William Hill make them 6/4 to start this campaign with a victory.

Scotland, meanwhile, begin a new era under former Monaco boss Sébastien Pocognoli following Steve Clarke’s departure after seven years in charge, in the wake of a dismal World Cup campaign in the summer.
They return to League B after relegation last time out, and each of their three away matches in that phase finished 2–1 either way (W1, L2), a trend that could easily resurface here.
Draws have been absent from Scotland’s recent internationals — none of their last twelve matches have ended level (W7, L5) — and William Hill price the Scots at 13/8 to extend that run and start Pocognoli’s tenure with three points.