Belarus vs Scotland Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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This match is being played in the neutral venue of the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg due to Belarus’ involvement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Kick-off date/time:
How to watch on TV: UK – BBC / US – FOX Sports
How to watch online: UK – BBC iPlayer / US – Disney+
Key stats
- Belarus have lost their last eight World Cup qualifying matches. Since a 4-2 victory at home against Estonia in March 2021.
- Scotland have lost only two of their last 18 World Cup qualifying matches (W11 D5).
- Scotland have kept six clean sheets in their last eight World Cup qualifying matches.
Belarus vs Scotland prediction
Belarus began their UEFA qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Greece at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus. Konstantinos Karetsas opened the scoring after three minutes before Vangelis Pavlidis, Tasos Bakasetas, Dimirtios Kourbelis and Christos Tzolis put Belarus to the sword.
Scotland haven’t been at a FIFA World Cup since 1998 but Steve Clarke, likely in his final international cycle in charge of the Tartan Army, has led the Scots to both UEFA EURO 2020 and UEFA EURO 2024. The Scots began their qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Denmark at the Parken Stadion in Copenhagen.
Scotland head across to Hungary as the firm favourites for this one and they will be expected to come out on top in a low-scoring encounter against poor opposition.
Belarus vs Scotland tip: Scotland to win to nil
