UEFA Nations League, League B 1SloveniaSLO 26/09/2026 14:00 ScotlandSCO Referee Horatiu FesnicPreview for Slovenia v ScotlandSebastien Pocognoli will look to get his career as Scotland boss off to a winning start when they visit Slovenia in UEFA Nations League B. Pocognoli was appointed as the successor to Steve Clarke, who resigned following their group stage exit at the World Cup.Scotland claimed their first World Cup win since 1990 with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening game, but that was ultimately not enough to reach the round of 32 after defeats to Morocco and Brazil.The Nations League is an avenue for Scotland through which to boost their already very strong chances of qualifying for Euro 2028, which will be held in England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.With spots in the finals reserved for the two best-ranked home nations that fail to qualify as group winners or as one of the eight best-ranked runners-up, it is difficult to foresee Scotland not competing at a home Euros.But, with the Nations League factoring into the qualification process, Scotland will have designs on winning Group B1, in which they have also been drawn alongside Switzerland and North Macedonia.And Pocognoli is relishing the task ahead of him.If we talk about nerves, yes, but its a positive nervousness, he told BBC Sport Scotland. We have a job with responsibility. Its excitement and Im just passionate about being on the touchline.I will try to be as successful as the previous staff because we want to play in a big tournament. We want to create this moment for the country.Against Slovenia, Scotland will face a side that did not qualify for the World Cup, but one that won promotion to League B in the previous Nations League campaign.Slovenia have draws with Sweden and Switzerland on their recent resume and reached the last 16 of Euro 2024, losing on penalties to Portugal after holding Denmark, Serbia and England to stalemates.As such, they represent tricky opposition for Scotland even without the services of star striker Benjamin Sesko.Goalkeeper Jan Oblak will captain Slovenia, who will likely lean on Swansea City talisman Zan Vipotnik to provide the firepower against a Scotland side not renowned for their defensive stability.Team News for Slovenia v ScotlandSesko is out due to a lingering injury that kept him out of Manchester Uniteds 1-1 draw with Fulham last time out.Scott McTominay is not available for Scotland having recently had heart surgery.Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams also miss out through fitness issues.Expected line-ups for Slovenia v ScotlandSlovenia: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Brekalo; Lovric, Cerin, Elsnik; Horvat, Vipotnik; SporarScotland: Gunn; Welsh, Binks, McKenna; Hickey, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn; Ure, McBurnieRecent Form & Stats for Slovenia v ScotlandScotland are unbeaten in five meetings with Slovenia (W2, D3).There hasnt been a goalless draw in this fixture since the first meeting between the sides in World Cup qualifying in 2004.Since their exit in the last 16 of Euro 2024, Slovenia have lost just two home games, a 4-1 defeat to Norway in the previous Nations League and a 2-0 loss to Kosovo in World Cup qualifying.Scotland have kept just one clean sheet in their last 11 games. They havent kept a clean sheet in a competitive game since a 2-0 victory over Belarus in September last year.Captain Andy Robertson is three caps away from 100 for Scotland.If selected in this international window, Scotlands Oli McBurnie will make his first appearance for his country since 2021, having failed to score in his previous 16 caps. Recent Results : Slovenia Friendlies Croatia CRO L 2 1 2026-06-07 Slovenia SLO Friendlies Slovenia SLO D 1 1 2026-06-04 Cyprus Recent Results : Scotland World Cup Scotland SCO L 0 3 2026-06-24 Brazil BRA World Cup Scotland SCO L 0 1 2026-06-19 Morocco MAR World Cup Haiti HAI W 0 1 2026-06-14 Scotland SCO Friendlies Bolivia BOL W 0 4 2026-06-06 Scotland SCO Where to Watch Slovenia v Scotland: TV and online streamsSlovenia v Scotland kicks off at 2:00pm UK time on Saturday.It will be broadcast on BBC One and will also be available to watch on the iPlayer.Prediction for Slovenia v ScotlandWith both teams missing star players, it would be no surprise to see them cancel each other out. Match PredictionSlovenia 1 1 Scotland Responsible GamblingGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. 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