Scotland vs Croatia: Crucial UEFA Nations League Clash at Hampden Park

On Friday, November 15, 2024, Scotland and Croatia will face off in a pivotal match at Hampden Park in Glasgow as part of the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League. This encounter is critical for both teams, each with different stakes in the competition.

Scotland, currently at the bottom of Group 1 in League A with just one point, is on the brink of relegation. Their recent performances have been disappointing, with losses to Croatia, Portugal, and Poland, and a sole draw against Portugal in their last match. To avoid relegation, Scotland almost must win this match, especially considering that if they lose and Poland avoids defeat against Portugal, or if both matches end in draws but Poland secures an unexpected win, Scotland would be out of the contention[2][3].

Croatia, on the other hand, is in second place with seven points and needs a win to stay in the hunt for the group leadership, which they will decide in their final match against Portugal. Croatia has shown mixed form, with victories over Poland and Scotland, a draw against Poland, and a loss to Portugal in their debut match in the tournament[2][3].

The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 PM local time at Hampden Park and will be broadcast live on UEFA TV, with additional coverage available through Radio MARCA and MARCA.com[3][4].

The possible lineups for the match include notable players such as Craig Gordon, Andrew Robertson, and Billy Gilmour for Scotland, and Dominik Livakovic, Luka Modric, and Bruno Petković for Croatia. The teams have made several changes to their lineups compared to their previous encounters, with Croatia switching to a four-defender setup and Scotland making a change in their attack.