Slovenia

Slovenia demonstrated defensive solidity by securing a clean sheet against Scotland in their opening 0-0 draw. FYR Macedonia have struggled significantly in attack, failing to score in five consecutive outings against Switzerland, Turkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Ireland, and Denmark. Given FYR Macedonia's offensive drought and Slovenia's compact home approach, backing the hosts to win or draw provides strong support in what projects to be a low-scoring encounter.

Under 2.5 Goals — 68% confidence

Scotland have recently struggled for attacking output against structured opponents, failing to score in their last two outings against Morocco and Brazil. Slovenia also regularly feature in tight encounters, with three of their previous five games generating under 2.5 goals, including 1-1 draws with Cyprus and Sweden and a 1-0 defeat to Hungary. Both sides are likely to prioritize defensive structure in this group opener.

Slovenia or Draw — 64% confidence

Slovenia have avoided defeat in three of their last five fixtures, which included a 3-2 victory away at Montenegro and a 1-1 draw against Cyprus. Scotland have lost their last two matches without scoring, suggesting their attacking rhythm is somewhat subdued heading into this away trip. Backing the home side to avoid defeat provides solid coverage across two plausible outcomes.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Slovenia have avoided defeat in three of their last five fixtures, which included a 3-2 victory away at Montenegro and a 1-1 draw against Cyprus. Scotland have lost their last two matches without scoring, suggesting their attacking rhythm is somewhat subdued heading into this away trip. Backing the home side to avoid defeat provides solid coverage across two plausible outcomes.

Scotland have recently struggled for attacking output against structured opponents, failing to score in their last two outings against Morocco and Brazil. Slovenia also regularly feature in tight encounters, with three of their previous five games generating under 2.5 goals, including 1-1 draws with Cyprus and Sweden and a 1-0 defeat to Hungary. Both sides are likely to prioritize defensive structure in this group opener.