STEVE CLARKE performed a minor miracle to take Killie into Europe – and he’ll need another to keep Scotland’s Euro 2020 hopes alive.
First up it’s a tough Russia side tonight and he returns to Hampden on Monday with the world’s best team Belgium the opposition.
Belgium are banker material while we’ll need to be at our best to prevent the Russians leaving Glasgow with three points.
Russia have won three out of four but we’ve been on the back foot since that 3-0 loss in Kazakhstan cost Alex McLeish his job.
The visitors are favourites at a best 7-4 with bet365 with a home win paying 19-10 with the same firm. I reckon a draw is our best hope at 2-1 with McBookie.
Russia not to lose will be a popular bet at 1-2 with Marathonbet while Russia draw no bet is 5-6 at McBookie.
I hate backing against Scotland but we look weak in defence and short up top. Clarke though made Killie tough to beat and we know he’s tactically astute so let’s hope he pulls a rabbit, or even a Ronaldo, out the hat.
We’ve kept just four clean sheets in 16 and are relying on the likes of David Bates, Mikey Devlin and Liam Cooper at the back.
I can’t see us stopping Russia scoring so to win we’d need to net two and that’s unlikely. Goals are more likely to come from midfield so consider James Forrest to net at 3-1 with Unibet.
Zenitstar Artem Dyzuba is favourite to score at 9-4 with Paddy Power and 11-2 at Betway to break the deadlock.
Belgium are no price to win at San Marino with the handicap set at six. if he starts consider Romelu Lukaku to score first at 11-5 with bet365.
Was working last night so will add thoughts on the other games later or in the morning.
Recommended Bets
- Russia draw no bet
- Lukaku to score first
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