Ukraine failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals, but the team are leading their Nations League group in Division B. The Ukrainians have played one fewer match than Ireland and Armenia. Scotland have played the same number of matches. Both teams have missed the first round of the group stage due to their participation in the World Cup qualifiers. Ukraine had already beaten Scotland 3-1 in the summer before losing to Wales (0-1) in the decisive game, and were left out of the Mundial in Qatar. Nevertheless, Aleksandr Petrakov retained his position. The team did not slow down, though, and got off to a great start in the 2022/23 Nations League. Currently, the Ukrainians have seven points and top spot in the group. Now the Ukraine national team will face two meetings with Scotland - the main rival in the fight for access into the elite division of the Nations League. The Scots have scored one point less so far. They defeated Armenia twice, scoring six goals in two games, but were unexpectedly thrashed by Ireland (0-3). Head coach Steve Clarke managed to build a good team with the character the Scots have always been famous for. But fighting spirit alone does not always get the job done, you also need skill. Liverpool's Andrew Robertson, Arsenal's Kieran Tierney, Manchester United's Scott McTominay and other players who play for leading British clubs possess that. Steve Clarke's team will surely want revenge for the June defeat. Ukraine have Oleksandr Zinchenko, who was injured at Arsenal in London, out of action, but the other key players are fit to play. Individually, we may say that the Ukraine national team is stronger than their opponents. Scotland have a lot of workhorses. In fact, there are no people who can make the difference. Destiny has pitted the two teams against each other on three occasions in various tournaments. So far, the advantage in these meetings is on the side of the Ukrainians. They have scored two wins and lost once. On the eve of their next encounter, bookmakers are giving the home side the edge, but the gap in the odds is not very large. Petrakov's side have a good chance of taking points from Scotland. You can bet that the Ukraine national team will not lose.