It is all to play for for Scotland in League C Group 1 of the Uefa Nations League and Euro 2020 qualification when they face Albania in Shkoder.
Alex McLeish’s side could claim promotion and secure a Euros play-off place should they beat the Balkan side and Israel in their next two fixtures, but should the Scots lose both they would be relegated.
Scotland began their Nations League campaign with home wins over Albania and Israel, but they then fell to a 2-1 loss to the middle-eastern side in Haifa.
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1/50 David De Gea – Manchester United
Real Madrid have kept a close eye on the Spanish international
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2/50 Diego Godin – Atletico Madrid
The experienced defender would be a great quick-fix
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3/50 Gianluigi Buffon – PSG
At 40, the veteran goalkeeper can still do a job at a top club
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4/50 Jan Vertonghen – Tottenham
The Spurs defender is yet to agree an extension on his deal
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5/50 Filipe Luis – Atletico Madrid
The 32-year-old would make a good addition to most side
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6/50 Anthony Martial – Manchester United
United will be concerned about losing him on a free
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7/50 Mario Balotelli – Nice
Several clubs could do with and without a touch of Balotelli
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8/50 David Luiz – Chelsea
The Brazilian defender could see him future elsewhere
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9/50 Juan Mata – Manchester United
The former Chelsea player will be a good addition to most teams
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10/50 Mousa Dembele – Tottenham
The commanding midfielder is reportedly already considering his options
EPA
11/50 Petr Cech – Arsenal
The experienced goalkeeper has shown glimpses that he can continue to operate at the top
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12/50 Vincent Kompany – Manchester City
The legendary City defender has a decision to make at the end of the sesaon
AP
13/50 Olivier Giroud – Chelsea
Not the greatest goal scorer at the moment but remains a quality player
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14/50 Dani Alves – PSG
Is there one final move for one of the most successful players of a generation?
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15/50 Chris Smalling – Manchester United
Will his 31 England caps be enough to convince anyone to sign him?
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16/50 Antonio Valencia – Manchester United
The experienced defender is unlikely to remain first choice at United
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17/50 Franck Ribery – Bayern Munich
The experienced winger could be set to leave Bayern in the summer
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18/50 Nacho Monreal – Arsenal
The versatile defender has been getting better each season at Arsenal
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19/50 Daniel Strurridge – Liverpool
The injury-prone forward might be worth a gamble from a Premier League side
Getty
20/50 Gary Cahill – Chelsea
The English defender is seeking more matches as he reaches the latter part of his career
AP
21/50 Juanfran – Atletico Madrid
The seasoned defender still competes against the best in the game
Getty
22/50 Pablo Zabaleta – West Ham
When he’s not in Sky studios he can be found occasionally holding his own in the Premier League
REUTERS
23/50 Arjen Robben – Bayern Munich
Does the Dutch winger have one final move in him?
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24/50 Santi Cazorla – Villarreal
The popular midfielder is making his return following a horrific injury
Getty
25/50 Aaron Ramsey – Arsenal
The Welshman and his agent has made it clear he is ready to find a new club
PA
26/50 Andrea Barzagli – Juventus
There are few trophies the experienced defender has not won
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27/50 Adrien Rabiot – PSG
The young midfielder has caught the attention of many clubs in Europe
Getty
28/50 Fernando Torres – Sagan Tosu
The Spaniard’s time in Japan comes to an end in December 2019
Getty
29/50 Yaya Toure – Olympiacos
The powerful midfielder was touted with a move to a London club in the summer
Getty
30/50 Phil Jones – Manchester United
Patience with Jones may finally run out when his deal expires
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31/50 Cesc Fabregas – Chelsea
Fabregas’ time at Chelsea is almost certainly up
Getty
32/50 Ashley Young – Manchester United
The defender has enjoyed a revival that has seen him return to the England squad
Getty
33/50 Ander Herrera – Manchester United
Is there room in the United midfield to keep Herrera?
PA
34/50 Andreas Pereira – Manchester United
Jose Mourinho was very complimentary towards him in pre-season
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35/50 Leighton Baines – Everton
Baines is beginning to be replaced in the Everton side
36/50 Michel Vorm – Tottenham
The Spurs reserve goalkeeper will bring experience to any side
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37/50 Danny Welbeck – Arsenal
The England forward suffered a nasty injury that could keep him out for a while
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38/50 Ravel Morrison – Lazio
The 25-year-old is yet to settle at a club for a long period
Getty
39/50 Pepe – Besiktas
The 35-year-old could add experience depth somewhere
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40/50 Mohamed Diame – Newcastle
Consistent form has been hard to come by for the powerful midfielder
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41/50 Wes Morgan – Leicester
He captained his side to Premier League glory, which has to be worth something
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42/50 Jakub Blaszczykowski – Wolfsburg
Once a star at Borussia Dortmund, the Polish winger’s career has slightly declined
Getty
43/50 Fernando Llorente – Tottenham
Athletic Club could offer him an early exit from Tottenham
Getty
44/50 Willy Caballero – Chelsea
The experienced goalkeeper endured a tricky World Cup but remains a solid back-up
Getty
45/50 Stephan Lichtsteiner – Arsenal
The Gunners will have to decide whether they have seen enough to keep him
PA
46/50 Ezequiel Lavezzi – Hebei China Made
The Argentine could return to Europe
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47/50 Yacine Brahimi – Porto
Newcastle, West Ham and Everton are said to be interested in the tricky winger
Getty
48/50 Alex Teixeira – Jiangsu
Liverpool were once interested in the Brazilian forward and now rivals Everton could be keen
Getty
49/50 James Milner – Liverpool
The fine-wine of a midfielder will be a popular player for plenty of top-flight sides
Action Images via Reuters
50/50 David Ospina – Napoli
The Colombia and former Arsenal goalkeeper could be a good option
REUTERS
1/50 David De Gea – Manchester United
Real Madrid have kept a close eye on the Spanish international
Action Images via Reuters
2/50 Diego Godin – Atletico Madrid
The experienced defender would be a great quick-fix
Getty Images
3/50 Gianluigi Buffon – PSG
At 40, the veteran goalkeeper can still do a job at a top club
Getty
4/50 Jan Vertonghen – Tottenham
The Spurs defender is yet to agree an extension on his deal
Getty Images
5/50 Filipe Luis – Atletico Madrid
The 32-year-old would make a good addition to most side
Getty
6/50 Anthony Martial – Manchester United
United will be concerned about losing him on a free
PA
7/50 Mario Balotelli – Nice
Several clubs could do with and without a touch of Balotelli
AFP/Getty Images
8/50 David Luiz – Chelsea
The Brazilian defender could see him future elsewhere
Getty
9/50 Juan Mata – Manchester United
The former Chelsea player will be a good addition to most teams
REUTERS
10/50 Mousa Dembele – Tottenham
The commanding midfielder is reportedly already considering his options
EPA
11/50 Petr Cech – Arsenal
The experienced goalkeeper has shown glimpses that he can continue to operate at the top
AFP/Getty Images
12/50 Vincent Kompany – Manchester City
The legendary City defender has a decision to make at the end of the sesaon
AP
13/50 Olivier Giroud – Chelsea
Not the greatest goal scorer at the moment but remains a quality player
AFP/Getty
14/50 Dani Alves – PSG
Is there one final move for one of the most successful players of a generation?
AFP/Getty Images
15/50 Chris Smalling – Manchester United
Will his 31 England caps be enough to convince anyone to sign him?
AFP/Getty Images
16/50 Antonio Valencia – Manchester United
The experienced defender is unlikely to remain first choice at United
Getty
17/50 Franck Ribery – Bayern Munich
The experienced winger could be set to leave Bayern in the summer
Getty
18/50 Nacho Monreal – Arsenal
The versatile defender has been getting better each season at Arsenal
Getty Images
19/50 Daniel Strurridge – Liverpool
The injury-prone forward might be worth a gamble from a Premier League side
Getty
20/50 Gary Cahill – Chelsea
The English defender is seeking more matches as he reaches the latter part of his career
AP
21/50 Juanfran – Atletico Madrid
The seasoned defender still competes against the best in the game
Getty
22/50 Pablo Zabaleta – West Ham
When he’s not in Sky studios he can be found occasionally holding his own in the Premier League
REUTERS
23/50 Arjen Robben – Bayern Munich
Does the Dutch winger have one final move in him?
Getty
24/50 Santi Cazorla – Villarreal
The popular midfielder is making his return following a horrific injury
Getty
25/50 Aaron Ramsey – Arsenal
The Welshman and his agent has made it clear he is ready to find a new club
PA
26/50 Andrea Barzagli – Juventus
There are few trophies the experienced defender has not won
Getty Images
27/50 Adrien Rabiot – PSG
The young midfielder has caught the attention of many clubs in Europe
Getty
28/50 Fernando Torres – Sagan Tosu
The Spaniard’s time in Japan comes to an end in December 2019
Getty
29/50 Yaya Toure – Olympiacos
The powerful midfielder was touted with a move to a London club in the summer
Getty
30/50 Phil Jones – Manchester United
Patience with Jones may finally run out when his deal expires
Getty Images
31/50 Cesc Fabregas – Chelsea
Fabregas’ time at Chelsea is almost certainly up
Getty
32/50 Ashley Young – Manchester United
The defender has enjoyed a revival that has seen him return to the England squad
Getty
33/50 Ander Herrera – Manchester United
Is there room in the United midfield to keep Herrera?
PA
34/50 Andreas Pereira – Manchester United
Jose Mourinho was very complimentary towards him in pre-season
Getty
35/50 Leighton Baines – Everton
Baines is beginning to be replaced in the Everton side
36/50 Michel Vorm – Tottenham
The Spurs reserve goalkeeper will bring experience to any side
Getty Images
37/50 Danny Welbeck – Arsenal
The England forward suffered a nasty injury that could keep him out for a while
Arsenal FC via Getty
38/50 Ravel Morrison – Lazio
The 25-year-old is yet to settle at a club for a long period
Getty
39/50 Pepe – Besiktas
The 35-year-old could add experience depth somewhere
AFP/Getty Images
40/50 Mohamed Diame – Newcastle
Consistent form has been hard to come by for the powerful midfielder
Getty Images
41/50 Wes Morgan – Leicester
He captained his side to Premier League glory, which has to be worth something
Getty Images
42/50 Jakub Blaszczykowski – Wolfsburg
Once a star at Borussia Dortmund, the Polish winger’s career has slightly declined
Getty
43/50 Fernando Llorente – Tottenham
Athletic Club could offer him an early exit from Tottenham
Getty
44/50 Willy Caballero – Chelsea
The experienced goalkeeper endured a tricky World Cup but remains a solid back-up
Getty
45/50 Stephan Lichtsteiner – Arsenal
The Gunners will have to decide whether they have seen enough to keep him
PA
46/50 Ezequiel Lavezzi – Hebei China Made
The Argentine could return to Europe
AFP/Getty Images
47/50 Yacine Brahimi – Porto
Newcastle, West Ham and Everton are said to be interested in the tricky winger
Getty
48/50 Alex Teixeira – Jiangsu
Liverpool were once interested in the Brazilian forward and now rivals Everton could be keen
Getty
49/50 James Milner – Liverpool
The fine-wine of a midfielder will be a popular player for plenty of top-flight sides
Action Images via Reuters
50/50 David Ospina – Napoli
The Colombia and former Arsenal goalkeeper could be a good option
REUTERS
What time does it start?
Albania vs Scotland kicks off at 7:45pm (BST)
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event from 7:30pm. Sky Sports subscribers can similarly watch the game via the SkyGo app. The match will also be available on Now TV by grabbing a day pass for just £7.99.
Player to watch…
Callum Paterson: The Cardiff City forward has been in fine form for his club, having scored three goals in his last four appearances for the Bluebirds. The former defender has been deployed at right-back or right-wing back in each of his nine appearances for his country, but the converted striker could prove to be the difference in what will be some very tense affairs for the Scots.
Paterson has been in fine form for Cardiff City (Getty Images)
Form guide…
Albania: LLWLDL
Scotland: LLLWLL
Odds…
Albania to win: 9/4
Scotland to win: 11/8
Draw: 21/10
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
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