Armenia vs Scotland

Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium is the venue as Armenia and Scotland meet in a bottom-half UEFA Nations League Group B1 showdown.

Despite being level at half-time against Ukraine last time out, Armenia eventually succumbed to a 3-0 defeat, their third reverse in four matches (W1). Each of those three losses came by 2+ goals ‘to nil,’ suggesting the Armenians could lie down if they conceded first. On the bright side, after losing back-to-back home fixtures, the ‘Mountaineers’ have won the last two in a row by an identical 1-0 scoreline. Moreover, they have only suffered one defeat in their seven previous Nations League home contests (W5, D1). However, Armenia’s overall form in 2022 does not inspire much confidence. Indeed, they’ve conceded 14 goals and scored just two in return this calendar year (W2, L3).

On the other hand, after a 2-0 home triumph over Scotland in their Group B1 curtain-raiser, Scotland slipped to a disheartening 3-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland last time out. An action-packed first half could be on the cards, as four of Scotland’s five Nations League goals scored/conceded this term have come before half-time. The ‘Tartan Terriers’ will hope to straighten up following another failed attempt to qualify for the World Cup earlier in this international break. Yet, an underwhelming loss in Ireland halted Scotland’s four-match unbeaten streak on foreign soil (W3, D1). Adding to Steve Clarke’s list of problems, his men lament an uninspiring away group record in this competition (W2, L4).