Scotland and Greece Set for First Leg of Nations League Play-Off

The two-leg contest begins Thursday in Greece, with Scotland battling injuries and poor away form against a favored Greek side aiming for promotion to League A.

• The first leg of the Nations League relegation play-off between Scotland and Greece will take place Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece.
• Greece narrowly missed automatic promotion to League A, finishing second to England in their group, and are considered favorites for the play-off due to their strong home record.
• Scotland must win over two legs to retain their place in League A but face challenges from injuries to key players, including first-choice goalkeeper Angus Gunn, and poor recent away form.
• Greece’s Vangelis Pavlidis, who has excelled at the club level this season with 20 goals and nine assists, is expected to be a key player in the tie.
• The second leg of the play-off will be held at Hampden Park in Scotland on Sunday, March 23, 2025, determining which team secures a spot in the top tier of European football.

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