In the UEFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Scotland will host Slovenia at Hampden Park this Sunday, March 26, 2017 (11:45 PM Pacific). Both teams in Group F will need to accumulate points to keep their World Cup aspirations alive and will need the three points from the match.
Scotland has struggled in these qualifiers, currently in fifth place in Group F with only four points. The British side lost to England and Slovakia, defeated Malta, 5-1, and tied 1-1 to Lithuania in a game that they should have won. Gordon Strachan will count with a strong side predominantly built of players that reside in the second tier of English football, The Championship.
There will also be four players from the EPL on Strachan’s roster in Darren Fletcher, James Morrison, Ryan Fraser and Robert Snodgrass. Celtic’s, Leigh Griffiths will also be an intriguing player as he can prove to be a clinical finisher, getting eight goals for Celtic this season. This is a must-win game for Scotland if they want their aspirations to participate in the next World Cup to remain a reality.
Slovenia is also fighting for a World Cup spot, currently in second place with eight points, undefeated in the competition with two wins and two draws. The most shocking result for Slovenia was a 0-0 draw against England, upsetting the British side at home. The defense has been the key for Srečko Katanec, his side having only conceded two goals up to this stage of the competition.
Goalkeeper, Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid has been a huge factor for his nation, as well as captain, Bostjan Cesar of Italian side Chievo. Going forward the key players for the Central European nation will be Josip Ilicic of Fiorentina, Kevin Kampl of Bayer Leverkusen and Robert Beric of Saint-Etienne. The match should be one of the best from Sunday’s UEFA World Cup qualifiers with both teams motivated to get the three points from the match.
How to Watch Scotland vs Slovenia
The Scotland vs Slovenia match will be broadcast this Sunday, March 26 at 11:45 P Pacific:
TV Schedule: ESPN 3
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
