Scotland vs Belarus: prediction & betting odds 12 October 2025

The Matchday 8 World Cup 2026 qualifier between Scotland and Belarus will take place on October 12 at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Scotland vs. Belarus: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Scotland

Steve Clarke's side secured a comeback victory over Greece at home in the last round (3-1). As a result, Scotland claimed their eighth win in the last ten World Cup qualifiers, managing to keep a clean sheet in six of those matches. Additionally, the team scored more than two goals for the first time in seven previous World Cup qualifiers. Scotland has accumulated seven points and is second in the group, trailing Denmark only on goal difference.

• The team has not lost in 12 of their last 13 home World Cup qualifiers (9 wins, 3 draws).
• Scotland has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 home World Cup qualifiers.
• The team has found the net in the second half in 12 of their last 13 home World Cup qualifiers.

Predicted lineup for Scotland (4-3-3)

Angus Gunn – Anthony Ralston, John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Andrew Robertson – John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour – Che Adams, Ben Doak, Kieran Tierney.

Defender Aaron Hickey is injured. Midfielders Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie are suspended.

Belarus

Carlos Alos' side suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat at home to Denmark in the last round. As a result, Belarus recorded their tenth consecutive loss in World Cup qualifiers, with the team losing by at least four goals in three of their last four matches. Furthermore, the team conceded more than five goals in an official match for only the second time in their history. Belarus sits at the bottom of the standings, having failed to earn a single point.

• The team has lost their last 14 away World Cup qualifiers.
• Belarus has conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 away World Cup qualifiers.
• The team has failed to score in the second half in 7 of their last 9 away World Cup qualifiers.

Predicted lineup for Belarus (5-3-2)

Fyodor Lapoukhov – Vadim Pigas, Alexander Martynovich, Yegor Parkhomenko, Pavel Zabelin, Kirill Pechenin – Nikita Korzun, Yevgeny Yablonsky, Max Ebong – Trofim Melnichenko, Herman Barkovsky.

Referee

Marian Barbu (Romania)

Matches – 13 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties – 31%.

Scotland vs. Belarus: Match Prediction

Steve Clarke's team is performing well in this qualifying cycle and will aim to boost their World Cup chances with a home win against Belarus. Scotland is strong at home and often achieves maximum results: in their last nine home World Cup qualifiers, they failed to win only twice (1 draw, 1 loss). Moreover, the team has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 10 home World Cup qualifiers.

Belarus is the underdog of the group, having lost all three matches in the current qualifiers with a combined score of 1-13. Their away record is weak, with 14 consecutive losses in World Cup qualifiers. Additionally, Belarus has conceded 23 goals in their last six away World Cup qualifiers.

I expect a confident win for Scotland and anticipate many goals. My prediction: Home win and total over 2.5 goals