Play Off Picture

[Caledonian Craig]

There is a very good chance now that we know of three of the seeds - Serbia or Portugal (that is confirmed) and Russia (quite likely their 16 points will be enough). Also Switzerland already have 15 points and should pick up points in their final game at home to Bulgaria.

Edited November 14, 2021 by Caledonian Craig

[DAVIDB46]

We could still win and fail to be a seed looking at that table on Wikipedia .

if all those ahead of us win it probably won’t matter even if we did win

Edited November 14, 2021 by DAVIDB46

[Orraloon]

3 minutes ago, DAVIDB46 said:

We could still win and fail to be a seed looking at that table on Wikipedia .

if all those ahead of us win it probably won’t matter even if we did win

But either Spain or Sweden must drop points. So if we beat Denmark we would overtake whichever of Spain or Sweden finish 2nd. 

[Orraloon]

10 minutes ago, DAVIDB46 said:

We could still win and fail to be a seed looking at that table on Wikipedia .

if all those ahead of us win it probably won’t matter even if we did win

And, a win for us would also see us overtake Russia. 

So we just need a win, any win will do.

[JandC]

I’ve actually got a good feeling about the game because:
 

1. They have a number of key players missing and they don’t need a result so I don’t think they’ll be anywhere near as good as they can be.

2. It’s a home game that’s sold out so if we can get on the front foot early on then we have a real chance.

3. The side is becoming more and more like a club side now in that everyone knows what they’re supposed to be doing and getting more and more comfortable with the set up.

4. We’re due a good result at Hampden against a higher ranked side.

5. John McGinn!

[Caledonian Craig]

The play-off teams beginning to take shape. As it stands:-

SEEDED                                          

Serbia or Portugal

Russia (probable)

Switzerland (probable)

 

 

UNSEEDED

North Macedonia

Finland (probable)

Austria (from Nations League

Czech Republic or Wales (from Nations League)

 

Battling for remaining slots:-

Sweden/Spain (Group b)

Czech Republic/Wales (Group E)

SCOTLAND (Group F)

Netherlands/Norway/Turkey (Group G)

Poland (Group I)

 

 

[Stockholm 1980]

The game tomorrow is exactly what we can expect in the Semi and Final should we get there. We’re going to have to beat the likes of a Denmark if we want to get to a World Cup Finals, so we better get used to it, as that’s the level we are hoping to reach. In the next hour we all become Spain fans in the hope that it helps us Regards seeding, what a change from the last game of campaign deciding whether we finish 3rd 4th or 5th in a group.  As for the game, I think we can at least get a draw, maybe sneak a win. After the horrendous start in the away fixture and going 2-0 down we played ok, admittedly Denmark had done the job.

[Caledonian Craig]

Just now, Stockholm 1980 said:

The game tomorrow is exactly what we can expect in the Semi and Final should we get there. We’re going to have to beat the likes of a Denmark if we want to get to a World Cup Finals, so we better get used to it, as that’s the level we are hoping to reach. In the next hour we all become Spain fans in the hope that it helps us Regards seeding, what a change from the last game of campaign deciding whether we finish 3rd 4th or 5th in a group.  As for the game, I think we can at least get a draw, maybe sneak a win. After the horrendous start in the away fixture and going 2-0 down we played ok, admittedly Denmark had done the job.

Absolutely spot on.

[Templeton_Peck]

A spain win by 3 goals would really help. 

[Caledonian Craig]

50 minutes ago, Templeton_Peck said:

A spain win by 3 goals would really help. 

I really can't see it. Said it earlier today. Spain have only put more than two goals passed the group's whipping boys. On top of that Sweden have a pretty decent and miserly defence.

[Caledonian Craig]

Still goal-less at half-time between Spain and Sweden. Portugal being held at home 1-1 by Serbia - the winner of that match wins the group and the loser is a seeded team in the play-offs.

[Texas Pete]

16 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said:

Still goal-less at half-time between Spain and Sweden. Portugal being held at home 1-1 by Serbia - the winner of that match wins the group and the loser is a seeded team in the play-offs.

If Spain or Portugal lose tonight one of them will no doubt be in our playoff path. Could even be both of them although I have a feeling some of the plastic balls would be in the tumble dryer before the draw to keep them apart. 

[Guest Scot1]

Could really do without Portugal and Spain being in the playoffs 

 

Edited November 14, 2021 by Scot1

[Caledonian Craig]

16 minutes ago, Scot1 said:

Could really do without Portugal and Spain being in the playoffs 

 

They are not the terrifying prospects that they were a few years ago. Look at Portugal in this campaign twice labouring badly against a struggling Republic of Ireland. They won in the 96th minute at home and in the away match it was a 0-0 draw. Spain have hardly sparkled either - lack of invention around the penalty area.

[DAVIDB46]

22 minutes ago, Scot1 said:

Could really do without Portugal and Spain being in the playoffs 

 

Watch them seed it even more if they do

[Caledonian Craig]

Spain score through Morata. He puts away a rebound off the bar.

[Caledonian Craig]

It doesn't really change anything for Scotland though unless Spain score once or twice more in stoppage time.

[mwng]

Serbia just scored too

[Guest Scot1]

Serbia just scored to lead Portugal 2-1

[JandC]

Looks like we’ll still need to win tomorrow now.
 

Was hoping Spain might runaway with this but we’re now relying on Wales losing and the Turks not scoring too many. If that happens then a draw for us would still be ok.
 

 

[Caledonian Craig]

A late winner for Serbia and Portugal are heading into the play-offs.

[Texas Pete]

I wonder who we’re going to draw in the playoffs? 🤔

[mwng]

Mitrovic making up for his penalty miss against us. Well done Serbia

[JandC]

2 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said:

A late winner for Serbia and Portugal are heading into the play-offs.

That’s not good. Wouldn’t really fancy us home or away against them. I know they’ve not been great but just looking at their squad they could be a match for any team of their day.

[JandC]

Fair play to Serbia to go to Lisbon and win it though. Especially after the start Portugal had