Spain vs. Scotland odds, line, start time: 2024 Euro Qualifying picks, Oct. 12 predictions from proven expert
Spain will be seeking payback Thursday when they host Scotland in a 2024 UEFA European Championship Qualifying match in Seville, Spain. Scotland (5-0-0) pulled off an unlikely 2-0 victory when the teams met in Glasgow in March. Now Spain (3-0-1), the 10th-ranked team in FIFA's world rankings, looks to return the favor against the 31st-ranked Scots. Spain have since beaten Cyprus and Georgia by a combined score of 13-1, while Scotland have victories against those two teams and Norway since that meeting. The 2-0 victory was Scotland's first against Spain since the 1984 World Cup (0-2-3).
Thursday's kickoff at La Cartuja is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. The latest Spain vs. Scotland odds list Spain as -460 favorites (risk $460 to win $100), while Scotland are +1200 underdogs. A draw is priced at +500 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Before locking in any Scotland vs. Spain picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert 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 last year's Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.10 units), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the EFL Cup (+2.91). He is 12-7 (+4.04) on his Euro 2024 Qualifying picks for SportsLine.
Now, Green has broken down Spain vs. Scotland from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Scotland vs. Spain:
- Spain vs. Scotland spread: Spain -1.5 (-130)
- Spain vs. Scotland over/under: 2.5 goals
- Spain vs. Scotland money line: Spain -460, Scotland +1200, Draw +500
- ESP: Spain have 27 goals in 10 matches since the start of the 2022 World Cup
- SCO: Scotland have outscored opponents 12-1 in the qualifying group stage
- Spain vs. Scotland picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Spain
La Roja are one of the world's most talented sides, and they dominated the last meeting, holding the ball for 75% of the match. Shots were almost even, but Spain completed 86% of their passes compared to 63% for the Scots. Alvaro Morata had a hat trick against Georgia in last month's victory, and the team captain has scored 33 goals in 66 international appearances.
Manchester City star midfielder Rodri is part of a talented attack that can feature the likes of Gavi, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Torres. Spain outshot Cyprus 28-1 (12-1 on target) and Torres had a brace, and they had a 33-5 advantage on Georgia (12-2 on target). The March loss was the first time Spain failed to score against Scotland in a competitive match (5-1-3). The Spaniards won the 2024 UEFA Nations League, where they beat Italy 2-1 in the semifinal before beating Croatia on penalties in June. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Scotland
The Scots gained a ton of confidence from the victory against the European giants, and Scott McTominay comes into the match in stunning form. The 26-year-old scored both goals in the March meeting. Scotland let Spain hold the ball without getting too close to the net. The Scots had a 9-8 edge in shots and equaled Spain's three on target, and they were clinical on the counter-attack. McTominay has scored in four of Scotland's five matches in group play.
McTominay also comes off a stunning display in the Premier League on Saturday, when he scored both goals in stoppage time to carry Manchester United to a 2-1 victory against Brentford. Andrew Robertson can cause a lot of problems for opposing defenses, and he has 53 assists over the past six years with Liverpool. With the likes of Southampton'sChe Adams, Aston Villa'sJohn McGinn and Queens Park Rangers' Lyndon Dykes, the Scots have talent and experience. See which team to pick here.
How to make Spain vs. Scotland picks
Green has broken down the Scotland vs. Spain match from every angle and is leaning Under on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one on a goal-scorer, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his English Premier League picks and analysis at SportsLine.
