Spain U21 vs Scotland U21 Prediction 11.09.2023

• Competition: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
• Date: Monday, 11th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Nuevo Estadio de La Victoria (Jaen)

Spain U21 is on a mission to put the EURO 2023 final disappointment behind them and launch the new qualification cycle on a high note when they host Scotland U21 at Nuevo Estadio de La Victoria on Monday.

The runner-up of the European Under-21 Championship 2023, held in July this year - who suffered their only defeat at the hands of England U21 (0-1) in the decisive final showdown - Spain U21 couldn't have hoped for a more impressive start to their EURO 2025 qualification campaign. Indeed, the Little Red dominated from start to finish against the feeble Malta U21, ultimately earning a resounding 6-0 victory in the opener.

Scotland's under-21 national team was once a regular participant in the final stages of European Championships, but those glory days seem like a distant memory. In fact, since their third-place finish at EURO 1996 held in Spain, the Tartan Army has never made it to the finals of a continental tournament again. What's even more concerning is that this dry spell doesn't seem to be nearing its conclusion, particularly when you consider that Scotland U21 finished their previous EURO qualification campaign with only one victory in eight matches.

Spain U21 vs Scotland U21 Betting Tips: Over 2.5

Following an impressive debut where they netted six goals against the underwhelming Malta U21, Spain U21 is aiming to cap off the September qualification cycle with a perfect six points. Discussing the quality difference between the two teams seems redundant, especially when you consider that the Little Red concluded their previous EURO 2023 qualification campaign with a flawless 100% record, tallying an astonishing 37 goals - nearly five per match on average. With such statistics, things don't bode well for the Scots, who have lately shown signs of a deep slumber, securing only one victory in their last 11 (official and friendly) matches.

In spite of their recent run of unfavorable outcomes, Scot Gemmill's squad has demonstrated a talent for hitting the net and will undoubtedly strive to disrupt the occasionally shaky Spanish defense. However, even if Scotland U21 succeeds in finding the back of the net, the five-time EURO champion is expected to translate their superiority into a comprehensive victory, setting the stage for an exhilarating duel laden with numerous goals.