Betting tips for Scotland vs Republic of Ireland: Nations League preview and odds

Scotland beat Ukraine 3-0 on Wednesday. They host Ireland on Saturday at 7.45 pm. Victory over Ireland will earn Scotland promotion to the top tier. Ukraine's match against Armenia on the same night is also a potential incentive.

Scotland vs Republic of Ireland is a match in the Nations League.

Scotland are looking to win promotion. They beat Ukraine in a World Cup play-off on Wednesday. Ireland won the reverse fixture 3-0 in Dublin in June. Scotland's home record under Clarke is excellent.

Dykes has eight goals in 23 matches for Scotland. He came off the bench to score twice within 10 minutes of coming on against Ireland. Dykes is an old-fashioned target man and could be useful against a tired defence.

Scotland have scored in 12 of their previous 13 international matches. The exception was the 3-0 defeat by Ireland in June. Scotland have already scored seven goals in their two games since that defeat.

Scotland take on Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.