Scotland is set to face Belarus in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm. Scotland currently sits second in Group C, level on points with Denmark. A win against Belarus is crucial for Scotland to maintain pressure on Denmark and strengthen their chances of securing at least a play-off spot for the 2026 World Cup.

How to Watch:

The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC Scotland. Streaming options are available via the BBC website and BBC Sounds app.

Odds:

Scotland are heavy favorites to win. According to bet365, Scotland's odds of winning are 1/8, while Belarus is at 14/1, and a draw is at 17/2. BoyleSports offers odds of 5-1 for Scotland to win 3-0.

Preview:

Scotland enters the match following a 3-1 victory over Greece. However, the match was not as straightforward as the scoreline suggests, and Scotland will need to improve their performance against Belarus. Scotland won the reverse fixture against Belarus 2-0 in September. Steve Clarke will manage Scotland for the 72nd time, setting a new record.

Belarus has struggled in the World Cup Qualifiers, losing all three of their matches. In their last match, they were defeated 6-0 by Denmark. Belarus has lost their last 10 World Cup qualifying matches.

Team News:

Scotland will be without Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie due to suspension. Aaron Hickey is doubtful due to a knee injury. Anthony Ralston is likely to replace Hickey at right-back, while Billy Gilmour could come into the midfield. Angus Gunn is expected to start in goal. Che Adams is likely to lead the attack.

Predicted Scotland Lineup (4-2-3-1): Gunn; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; Gilmour, McLean; McGinn, McTominay, Gannon-Doak; Adams.

Belarus is expected to make changes after their defeat to Denmark. Carlos Alos, the Belarus manager, may include under-21 players in the squad due to visa issues preventing some senior players from participating.

Predicted Belarus Lineup (5-3-2): Pavlyuchenko; Karpovich, Parkhomenko, Zabelin, Volkov, Pechenin; Myakish, Yablonskiy, Ebong; Melnichenko, Barkovsky.

Key Stats:

• Scotland is unbeaten in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
• Scotland has won three of their five previous meetings with Belarus.
• Belarus has not kept a clean sheet in their last 20 World Cup Qualifying games.
• Belarus has lost their last ten World Cup qualifying matches.

Prediction:

Scotland is expected to win. A 2-0 victory for Scotland is a likely outcome.