Ukraine has qualified for the FIFA World Cup just once since breaking away from the Soviet Union in 1991 and had a strong showing. The squad won two of its group stage matches in 2006 and got past Switzerland in the Round of 16 before suffering a 3-0 setback against Italy in the quarterfinals. Ukraine's quest for a second berth in the competition continues Wednesday as it visits Scotland for a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying semifinal contest. Scotland last appeared in the World Cup in 1998 and has yet to advance past the group stage in eight attempts. The winner moves on to battle Wales for a spot in Group B of the 2022 World Cup tournament.
Kickoff at Hampden Park in Glasgow is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. Scotland is the +128 favorite (risk $100 to win $128) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Scotland vs. Ukraine odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Ukraine is the +230 underdog. A 90-minute draw is listed at +195 and the over-under for total goals scored is 1.5. Before making any Ukraine vs. Scotland picks, you need to see what soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated over $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has taken a close look at Ukraine vs. Scotland and locked in his coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Scotland vs. Ukraine:
- Scotland vs. Ukraine spread: Scotland -0.5
- Scotland vs. Ukraine over-under: 1.5 goals
- Scotland vs. Ukraine money line: Scotland +128, Ukraine +230, Draw +195
- SCO: The Scots recorded clean sheets in six of their seven group-stage victories
- UKR: Five of the Ukrainians' eight group-stage matches were 1-1 finals
Why you should back Scotland
The Scots registered just one triumph over their first four group- tage matches but have been perfect ever since. Following its 2-0 loss to Denmark, which finished first in the group, Scotland reeled off six consecutive victories - posting five clean sheets along the way. The squad recorded 10 goals during the winning streak, with two players accounting for six of them.
Lyndon Dykes was red-hot at the beginning of Scotland's surge, scoring in each of the first four contests to grab a share of the team's scoring lead. The 26-year-old striker is tied in goals with John McGinn, who also has notched an assist. Dykes did not play in 2-0 wins against Moldova and Denmark, but 25-year-old forward Che Adams picked up the slack by scoring in each contest to bring his club total to three goals.
Why you should back Ukraine
The Ukrainians also played solid defense during group-stage play as they permitted just eight goals over their eight games. They surrendered more than one goal just once and managed to come away with a 2-2 draw when they faced Kazakhstan on Sept. 1. Ukraine posted one of its two victories during the first round of qualifying in its final game, a 2-0 triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina in November.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Artem Dovbyk scored their first goals of the competition in the victory, giving Ukraine eight different players with a tally. Roman Yaremchuk leads the way with three, including the winner in a 2-1 triumph over Finland in October. The 26-year-old winger spent the 2021-22 season with Benfica of Portugal's Primeira Liga and registered six goals in 23 matches.
How to make Ukraine vs. Scotland picks
Green has analyzed the Scotland vs. Ukraine matchup from all sides and has revealed two confident best bets and a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his Ukraine vs. Scotland picks and predictions at SportsLine.
So who wins Ukraine vs. Scotland? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Scotland vs. Ukraine, all from the soccer expert who has generated over $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and find out.
