Live on BBC Scot: Tues 19.30: Scotland (13/5, bet365) look set to be edged out by Macedonia (5/4, Coral) in their World Cup qualifier in Skopje.
Scotland gave a decent account of themselves as they went down 2-0 to an impressive Belgium side at Hampden Park but the defeat still leaves Gordon Strachan’s team rock bottom in Group A and arguably needing something from the trip to Macedonia if they are to avoid the wooden spoon.
Bet365 consider the Scots to be 13/5 outsiders ahead of the Skopje contest while the hosts are Coral’s 5/4 favourites and it’s 23/10 with Betfred to finish all square.
The pair shared the spoils in the reverse fixture in Glasgow last September but with Macedonia enjoying home advantage on this occasion, they should have the edge and Ladbrokes quote them at 29/10 to shade it by a one-goal margin.
More specifically, BetVictor post 10/1 against a 2-1 home triumph, a wager lent appeal by the likelihood that both teams will score (11/10, Coral) – even though Scotland are without front man Jordan Rhodes.
Elsewhere, bet365 go 7/5 about a match tally of three or more goals and from the visitors’ point of view, Skybet’s 3/1 for Leigh Griffiths to notch at any stage looks a touch high.
Recommended bets:
Both teams to score – 11/10 (Coral)
Macedonia to win by a one-goal margin – 29/10 (Ladbrokes)
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