On 12 October 2025 at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland host Belarus in a World Cup qualifying match where the home side aim to maintain their unbeaten run and stay level with Denmark at the top of the group.
Prediction Overview: BTTS – No
The recommended bet is Both Teams to Score – No. Scotland’s defensive consistency and Belarus’s inability to threaten stronger opponents suggest a one-sided contest where the visitors are unlikely to find the net. Scotland have been clinical at home, while Belarus’s recent performances indicate another long night of containment and limited attacking output.
Scotland’s Strong Position in the Group
Scotland continue their excellent qualifying campaign under Steve Clarke, sitting joint-top with Denmark. Their run began with a 0–0 draw away in Copenhagen and was followed by solid victories - a 2–0 win in Belarus and a 3–1 triumph over Greece on Thursday. The Scots now stand unbeaten and have developed a well-balanced approach that blends defensive discipline with sharp attacking transitions.
At Hampden Park, Scotland have been formidable. Their defensive organization, led by Jack Hendry and Kieran Tierney, combined with the midfield drive of Scott McTominay and the leadership of Andy Robertson, makes them a difficult side to break down. Going forward, John McGinn and Che Adams provide goals from multiple positions, ensuring sustained pressure on visiting defenses. The home side’s current form and confidence make another comfortable win the logical expectation.
Belarus’s Struggles Show No End
Belarus’s qualification campaign has been disastrous. They sit bottom of the group with no points after heavy defeats in nearly every match. Their results include a 1–5 loss in Greece, a 0–6 defeat to Denmark, and the earlier 0–2 home loss to Scotland. The team’s defensive structure collapses easily against pace and quality, while their attack has been ineffective - Belarus have now gone three consecutive matches without scoring.
Head coach Carlos Alós Ferrer faces the impossible task of organizing a team that lacks both experience and depth. Belarus rely heavily on sporadic counterattacks, often led by Vladislav Morozov or Denis Laptev, but these isolated moves rarely trouble elite defenses. Away from home, Belarus have conceded an average of over three goals per game in recent qualifiers, which underscores the gulf in quality and confidence compared to their opponents.
Expected Match Flow & Tactical Outlook
Scotland will dominate possession from the outset, looking to pin Belarus inside their half with patient buildup and relentless pressing. Expect the hosts to utilize width and crosses into the box, forcing Belarus to defend deep and absorb pressure. The visitors are unlikely to venture forward often, focusing instead on damage limitation.
Given Scotland’s solid defensive record and Belarus’s severe scoring drought, the probability of both teams finding the net is minimal. A repeat of the 2–0 scoreline from the reverse fixture appears entirely plausible - a steady, controlled victory that keeps Scotland firmly in contention for first place.
