Piraeus, Greece - As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification journey nears its climax, Scotland are set to face Greece at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium this Saturday, November 15, 2025. With dreams of reaching their first World Cup since 1998, Scotland will be aiming for a crucial victory against a Greek side playing only for pride.
Scotland's qualification campaign has been a rollercoaster, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Despite an unconvincing 3-1 win against Greece and a lackluster performance against Belarus in October, the Tartan Army find themselves level on points with Denmark at the top of Group C. Steve Clarke's men have secured a playoff spot but remain focused on automatic qualification. A draw against Greece and a win against Denmark in Glasgow next Tuesday would secure their place at the World Cup finals.
Greece, currently ranked 48th in the world by FIFA, have struggled in the qualifiers, losing three of their last four matches. Their campaign began with a promising 5-1 victory over Belarus, but subsequent defeats, including a 3-1 loss to Scotland in the reverse fixture, have dampened their hopes. In that previous encounter, Greece led 1-0 but collapsed in the final half-hour, allowing Scotland to secure a 3-1 victory.
Recent form favors the visitors. Scotland are unbeaten in their last five games. Greece, in contrast, have struggled to secure wins and have been defensively vulnerable, conceding three goals in each of their last three games.
Historically, the head-to-head record between the two teams is closely contested. Scotland have secured three victories, while Greece have won twice, with all matches producing conclusive results. Their most recent encounter in October 2025 saw Scotland emerge victorious with a 3-1 scoreline.
Key players will be crucial to Scotland's chances. Scott McTominay has been a talisman for Scotland, contributing goals and assists. His performance in midfield will be vital in controlling the game and creating opportunities.
The match is expected to be tense, with both teams having plenty to play for. Greece will be eager to restore some pride in front of their home fans, while Scotland know that a win will significantly boost their chances of automatic qualification.
Despite Greece's desire to bounce back, Scotland's superior form and motivation to secure a World Cup spot make them slight favorites for the match. A narrow victory for Scotland would be a significant step towards ending their long wait for World Cup qualification.
