2026-2027 Nations League: Scotland vs. Slovenia, Probable Lineups

Kickoff is at 8:45 p.m. for Scotland vs. Slovenia, a match counting toward Matchday 3 of Group 1 in League B of the 2026–2027 Nations League. Both teams have 4 points and are battling for second place in the group standings, which grants access to the playoff for promotion to League A. The first leg in Slovenia ended in a 0-0 draw.

As is well known, Scotland head coach Pocognoli is without McTominay and Che Adams. Bowie leads the attack, supported in the attacking midfield by McGinn and McBurnie. Gilmour and Ferguson anchor the midfield.

Slovenia fields the Sturm-Vipotnik attacking duo, with Matko and Lovric on the wings. Zabukovnik and Karnicnik are in midfield.

Scotland vs. Slovenia: Probable Lineups
Scotland (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Welsh, Graham, Binks; Doak, Gilmour, Ferguson, Robertson; McGinn, McBurnie; Bowie. Head Coach: Pocognoli.
Slovenia (4-4-2): Oblak; Drkusic, Bijol, Zec, Janza; Matko, Zabukovnik, Karnicnik, Lovric; Sturm, Vipotnik. Head Coach: Cesar.

Scotland’s head coach Pocognoli hopes to secure his first home win: “We need to look at the positives and the negatives, as well as what we needed to improve before I arrived, to create more opportunities. I think the overall assessment is positive, with a new group of players and a completely new style of play. We’re creating plenty of chances, which we need to convert.”