Scotland - Republic of Ireland preview
Ireland are flying high at the moment, but Scotland are looking to overtake their high spot in the Group D of the Euro 2016 qualification.
Scotland have 3 points less than Ireland and, because this group is a very difficult one, they will have to go for a win in this match. So far, in this qualification period, Scotland have been playing fairly well. They lost to Germany, beat Gibraltar, and played draw with Poland. None of these results weren’t surprises.
Ireland are the biggest surprise in this group. They didn’t seem capable of producing anything, but they proved everyone wrong. Instead of being near the bottom, they are serious candidates for the top position.
Last Matches Between Scotland and Republic of Ireland
| 29.05.2011 | Republic of Ireland | 1 - 0 | Scotland | Nations Cup |
| 12.02.2003 | Scotland | 0 - 2 | Republic of Ireland | Friendlies |
| 30.05.2000 | Republic of Ireland | 1 - 2 | Scotland | Friendlies |
| 18.02.1987 | Scotland | 0 - 1 | Republic of Ireland | EC Qualification |
| 15.10.1986 | Republic of Ireland | 0 - 0 | Scotland | EC Qualification |
| 07.05.1961 | Republic of Ireland | 0 - 3 | Scotland | WC Qualification Europe |
| 03.05.1961 | Scotland | 4 - 1 | Republic of Ireland | WC Qualification Europe |
Scotland - Republic of Ireland match facts to help with online betting
Scotland have scored at least one goal in their last 16 home matches in EC Qualification.
Scotland are undefeated in their last 3 home matches in EC Qualification.
Republic of Ireland have scored at least one goal in their last 7 matches in EC Qualification.
Republic of Ireland are undefeated in their last 12 matches in EC Qualification.
Scotland - Republic of Ireland Prediction
By looking at their players, Scotland are the favorites. However, Ireland managed to do well against much better sides, so we definitely can expect a fierce battle on Friday. Double Chance Scotland/Draw seems reasonable.