At Agia Sophia Stadium on 15 November 2025, Greece host Scotland in a European qualifier that brings together two teams with very different trajectories. The hosts are out of the race for the top two spots, while Scotland arrive with qualification firmly within reach.
Greece Looking to Salvage Pride
Greece began their campaign with promise but have unravelled in recent months. After a confident home win in the opening round, they suffered three consecutive defeats, conceding exactly three goals in each. Their defensive structure has proven unstable, and their matches have consistently opened up - the last seven all finishing with over 2.5 goals. With the pressure of qualification gone, Greece will now seek to restore some pride in front of their supporters and break their negative run against Scotland.
Scotland Stable and Confident
Scotland, by contrast, have been one of the group’s most consistent teams. Level on points with leaders Denmark, they have positioned themselves to qualify comfortably. Their 0–0 draw away to Denmark showed discipline and maturity, and they followed it by winning their next three matches, including a 3–1 victory over Greece at home. The Nations League playoff earlier in the year also featured this pairing - Scotland won 1–0 in Athens but were later beaten 0–3 in Glasgow. On the road, Steve Clarke’s side have been excellent, going unbeaten in their last five away matches while conceding just once.
Prediction: Greece to Win
Despite Scotland’s stronger campaign, this match carries the feel of a potential swing. Greece tend to raise their level at home, and with the pressure off, they may finally rediscover some rhythm. Scotland’s recent schedule and the emotional weight of playing for qualification could also open the door for a more aggressive Greek performance. The prediction is a win for Greece, driven by their need for a response and their proven ability to trouble Scotland on home soil.
