Scotland will aim to end their long winless streak when they travel to Zagreb for a UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia on Saturday, October 12.
Steve Clarke's side is struggling after two defeats in League A Group 1. Meanwhile, the star-studded Croatian team sits second in the standings with three points.
Croatia, looking to improve on their 2023 runner-up finish, comes into this game having won against Poland last month.
Meanwhile, the visitors, despite their recent form, will look to take inspiration from their last two visits to Croatia, where they drew 1-1 in October 2000 and won 1-0 in June 2013.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Croatia vs. Scotland live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: Fox Sports 1
Live stream: Fubo , Fox Sports App
This game is available for live TV Broadcast for viewers residing in the United States on Fox Sports 1. Streaming options are available on Fubo .
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What time does Croatia vs. Scotland kick off?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia, and kicks off on Saturday , October 12 at 6:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Oct. 12 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Oct. 12 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Oct. 12 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Oct. 12 | 9:00 a.m. |
Croatia vs. Scotland lineups, team news
Croatia has a few injury concerns ahead of the encounter. Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic , and Lovro Majer are sidelined due to injuries. However, Martin Erlic returns, and Igor Matanovic may start up front.
Manchester City's midfielder Mateo Kovacic could make his 107th appearance, surpassing Ivan Rakitic in the all-time list.
Croatia predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Livakovic — Erlic, Sutalo, Gvardiol — Pjaca, Kovacic, Modric, Baturina, Sosa — Matanovic, Kramaric.
Injured: Stanisic, Marin Pongracic and Lovro Majer
Suspended: None
For Scotland, Che Adams returns to boost the attack, while Scott McTominay is coming into the tournament in fine form.
With Angus Gunn injured, Craig Gordon will take over the gloves. Key players like John McGinn and Kieran Tierney are also unavailable.
Scotland predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Gordon — Ralston, Hanley, Souttar, Robertson — McClean, Gilmour — Doak, McTominay, Christie — Adams
Injured: Angus Gunn, Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney, John McGinn, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson
Suspended: None
Croatia vs. Scotland prediction
The Croatia squad is stacked with experienced players and are likely to run away with a game against Scotland, who have struggled to score goals. Therefore the home side should win this game comfortably.
- Prediction: Croatia 3-0 Scotland
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