Having both picked up just one point at Euro 2024, Scotland and Poland will be targeting victory on Thursday, when they meet on the opening matchday of a new UEFA Nations League campaign.

Scotland:

The Scots endured a disappointing Euro 2024, where they managed only one point from a group that included a heavy defeat to the hosts, a draw with Switzerland, and a loss to Hungary. Despite these setbacks, Scotland has made notable progress by qualifying for consecutive European Championships and achieving promotion to the Nations League's top tier. Under the management of Steve Clarke, Scotland will face a challenging group that includes Croatia and Portugal, following Thursday's match with Poland and a trip to Portugal on Sunday. A top-two finish in League A Group 1 will advance them to the quarter-finals of the expanded Nations League, while a third-place finish would lead to a relegation playoff, and bottom place would result in demotion to League B. Qualification for the 2026 World Cup remains a long-term goal, but first, Scotland aims to establish themselves in the elite Nations League tier.

Poland:

Poland, also seeking to bounce back after a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign, will face Scotland in their Nations League opener on Thursday. The Eagles finished fourth in their Euro group, with losses to the Netherlands and Austria, and only managed a 1-1 draw against France thanks to a penalty from Robert Lewandowski, who struggled with a thigh injury throughout the tournament. Michal Probierz, who took over as manager in September 2023, has been retained despite the Euros setback. Under his guidance, Poland had previously won six of ten matches before the tournament. Poland's recent Nations League performance saw them narrowly avoid relegation, finishing third behind Belgium and the Netherlands. As they return to League A, Probierz will be tasked with ensuring Poland remains competitive at this level while also preparing for the 2026 World Cup. The upcoming matches against Scotland and Portugal will be pivotal in setting the tone for their campaign.

Prediction:  Poland

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