Scotland prepare for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Belarus at the ZTE Arena on Monday evening. Belarus host Scotland in the neutral territory of Hungary, looking to bounce back from a devastating 5-1 defeat to Greece in their opening qualifying fixture.
Belarus vs Scotland – Predicted lineups and team news
Scotland Team News
Scotland will be without Celtic defenders Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston, who have both withdrawn from the squad due to injuries sustained in recent matches. Josh Doig has been called up as a replacement.
Scott McTominay will be a key figure in Scotland’s midfield after his strong performance against Denmark. Captain John McGinn praised the team’s defensive solidity in Copenhagen and will look to build on that foundation.
Ready to go again.
🆚 Belarus v Scotland
🏆 FIFA World Cup Qualification
⏰ 7.45pm
🏟️ ZTE Aréna, Zalaegerszeg
📺 Live on @BBCOne Scotland & @BBCiPlayer
➡️ Preview: https://t.co/zRHEKpURhD#BLRSCO pic.twitter.com/2xrVOKxWuL— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) September 8, 2025
Steve Clarke has indicated he may need to rotate his squad due to the challenging schedule, with the match taking place behind closed doors in Hungary. Clarke emphasised the importance of treating Belarus with respect despite their heavy defeat to Greece.
Scotland Predicted Lineup
Scotland predicted XI: Gunn; Hickey, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; McGinn, McTominay, Ferguson, Christie; Adams, Dykes
When is Belarus vs Scotland?
Monday at 7:45pm BST.
How to Watch Belarus vs Scotland?
UK fans can also stream the match live via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
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