On Tuesday night, Scotland host Israel at Hampden Park in the Nations League Group C1, as the two teams clash in a crucial promotion clash.
Scotland have put themselves right back into contention to win the group and gain promotion to the B groups in Nations League. The home side start as the top team, with Israel on the same amount of points.
However, if the game finishes in a draw, then Israel will win the group, as the visitors recorded a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture.
Scotland have won both their games against group whipping boys Albania, which are the home sides only international wins in six outings. Israel should be tougher opposition though.
Their recent international matches have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five games.
Scotland have a poor recent home record, having lost four of their last five games on home soil. Their recent home matches have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last seven games.
Israel have won their last three international matches after four consecutive defeats. Last time out, they hammered Guatemala 7-0 in a friendly match. They have now also scored at least two goals in all three straight wins.
The visitors have won just three of their last 12 away games, suffering eight defeats in the process. Israel have also lost four of their last five international games on their travels.
Israel have struggled for goals on their travels of late, failing to score in three of their last four away games. Their lack of attacking threat has led to three of their last four away games producing under 2.5 goals.
Scotland looked impressive in a 4-0 win in Albania last time out, and Forebet predicts that Alex McLeish’s side will produce the win needed to top the group by winning in a high scoring clash.