Liechtenstein vs Scotland - Qualification EURO 2012

Liechtenstein vs Scotland
EURO 2012 Qualification, Group I
Date : 8.October 2011 - 19:30 CET
Stadium : Rheinpark Stadion - Vaduz.

On Saturday, 8th October at 19:30 (CET), Liechtenstein will host Scotland at the Rheinpark Stadion for Euro 2012 Group I qualification. If the visitors secure three points, they would likely jump to 2nd place in Group I.

The small country of Liechtenstein has a population of just over 35,000 but has still managed to cause a fair number of surprises in the footballing world. 2004's home draw with Portugal (2-2) likely goes down as the national team's greatest achievement, but they also gave Scotland quite a scare last year. Liechtenstein managed to hold the Scots at 1-1 until the 97th minute when a headed corner kick finally gave the home side the breakthrough they were seeking (final score 2-1). Many of the country's players play in the Swiss Super League and have managed a win and a draw so far in Group I.

Craig Levein knows he must orchestrate a win this weekend to give his nation a chance at qualifying for Euro 2012. Scotland are currently in 3rd place with 8 points, just behind Czech Republic (10 points) and Spain (18 points). The Czechs are at home to the defending champions on Friday and will hope to secure their qualification with a win. Whatever the result, Scotland's players and countrymen alike will accept nothing less than three points in Liechtenstein. The big question is whether or not Darren Fletcher, the in-form midfielder for Wolverhampton Wanderers, will be healthy in time for the match.

Head to Head :
Last Meeting : 07.09.2010, Scotland - Liechtenstein 1:1
Wins Scotland : 1
Wins Liechtenstein : 0
Draws : 0

Possible Line-Ups :
Liechtenstein : Jehle - Ritzberger, Stocklasa, Stocklasa, Rechsteiner - Burgmeier, Buechel, Wieser, Frick - Beck, Hasler.
Scotland : McGregor - Caldwell, Hutton, Berra, Bardsley - Adam, Brown, Morrison, Bannan - Naismith, Goodwillie.

Betting tip/Prediction :
Liechtenstein could hold off the Scotland attack given what happened in the reverse fixture and recent performances against Lithuania, but the Scots should find a way to secure three points by the final whistle.
Tip : Scotland to Win (1x2)