Only a win for Scotland against the Czech Republic this afternoon (3pm KO, Live on Sky Sports 2) will be enough to keep their dream of qualifying for Euro 2012 alive and they look worth a bet at 13/8 to emerge victorious.
Manager Craig Levein has included Darren Fletcher and Alan Hutton in his starting line-up, and Liverpool’s Charlie Adam is also given his first competitive start in a game in which Kenny Miller will operate as a lone striker.
Fletcher has featured in only two competitive games since March, but he has stated that he is raring to go and his inclusion is a major boost to the home side.
The visitors have not excelled in recent games, winning just one in six and getting tonked 3-0 in their most recent away game against Norway.
Scotland are currently five points behind them in Group I, and Levein knows his side need to take maximum points from this game and the one Lithuania on Tuesday night if they are to have
With their fans behind them, and Fletcher back at the helm they look value at 13/8 with Stan James to battle their way to victory.
Recommended bet: 10pts win Scotland – (13/8 Stan James)