UEFA Nations League 26/27 · 6 Oct 2026

Scotland 1–2 Slovenia

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Sep 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Scotland favourites at 63%.

Slovenia won although Scotland made the better chances (2.2 xG to 1.3): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Danijel Šturm, 67.0 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Danijel Šturm +19.4, David Brekalo +17.2, David Zec +14.6.

Well below it: Andy Robertson −11.5, Angus Gunn −9.3, John McGinn −8.7.

Each side's last five results before this match.

3 Oct 2026	W 2–0	at North Macedonia UEFA Nations League
29 Sep 2026	L 0–3	v Switzerland UEFA Nations League
26 Sep 2026	D 0–0	at Slovenia UEFA Nations League
24 Jun 2026	L 0–3	v Brazil World Cup 2026
19 Jun 2026	L 0–1	v Morocco World Cup 2026

3 Oct 2026	L 1–2	at Switzerland UEFA Nations League
29 Sep 2026	W 2–0	v North Macedonia UEFA Nations League
26 Sep 2026	D 0–0	v Scotland UEFA Nations League
7 Jun 2026	L 1–2	at Croatia International Friendlies
4 Jun 2026	D 1–1	v Cyprus International Friendlies

26 Sep 2026	Slovenia 0–0 Scotland UEFA Nations League

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Josh McPake Midfielder	18	0	0	–	70.9	–
Jack Hendry Defender	90	0	0	0.04	60.0	+10.5
Ryan Christie Midfielder	72	1	0	0.94	55.5	+9.0
Findlay Curtis Midfielder	17	0	0	0.02	55.5	–
Billy Gilmour Midfielder	90	0	0	0.11	54.0	+1.7
Ben Gannon-Doak Midfielder	73	0	0	0.04	51.9	+1.5
Oliver McBurnie Forward	66	0	1	0.76	50.8	+3.2
Aaron Hickey Defender	24	0	0	–	50.6	–
Lewis Ferguson Midfielder	90	0	0	–	50.5	−6.9
Kieron Bowie Forward	24	0	0	0.17	47.4	–
Stephen Welsh Defender	66	0	0	–	46.4	+0.3
Andy Robertson Defender	90	0	0	–	40.9	−11.5
Angus Gunn Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	39.5	−9.3
John McGinn Midfielder	87	0	0	0.09	38.4	−8.7
Robbie Ure Forward	3	0	0	–	36.9	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Danijel Šturm Midfielder	90	1	1	0.50	67.0	+19.4
David Brekalo Defender	90	0	0	–	61.9	+17.2
Jaka Bijol Defender	90	0	0	–	60.0	+2.5
David Zec Defender	90	0	0	0.05	58.6	+14.6
Jan Oblak Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	56.1	+7.3
Aljoša Matko Midfielder	89	1	1	0.12	52.2	–
Žan Karničnik Defender	90	0	0	–	50.3	−2.9
Erik Janža Defender	90	0	0	–	48.0	+8.2
Adam Gnezda Čerin Midfielder	90	0	0	0.31	47.6	+1.5
Žan Vipotnik Forward	79	0	0	0.28	46.5	−2.2
Žan Celar Forward	11	0	0	–	45.3	–
Mark Zabukovnik Midfielder	90	0	0	0.07	42.2	−6.4
Srđan Kuzmić Defender	1	0	0	–	29.6	–