Scotland vs Ukraine LIVE score and team news plus build ip from the World Cup playoff

There are big games. And then there are monumental matches.

And this one falls into the latter category, without doubt.

Scotland stand 180 minutes (and maybe a few more) from taking their place at their first World Cup since France 1998.

Just one thing, though. In their way tonight is a country the whole world is behind – Ukraine.

It will be an emotionally charged summer evening at Hampden. The sun is shining but the lives of the Ukrainians are dark right now.

Not that Steve Clarke or his players can think about that just now.

They have a job to do and are hell-bent on reaching Qatar 2022.

Clarke said exactly that at his pre-match press conference.

It will be interesting to find out his team but we’ll know that soon enough as well.

Nathan Patterson is definitely out so does Aaron Hickey come in or will the manager stick by Stephen O’Donnell?

Up front does Clarke go for Lyndon Dykes and Che Adams or does he pick Ryan Christie as the 10?

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Join us for our LIVE coverage ahead of the 7:45pm kick-off.

Let’s get this one out of the road and move on quickly to Cardiff.

It’s set to be an uncomfortable and emotionally exhausting night against the one team in the world that we would rather not have to eliminate from Qatar.

Ukraine will mount an almighty effort too but Steve Clarke and his players know how to get the job done.

Scotland 2 Ukraine 1

The world might be backing the visitors but the impact of the situation in their homeland, both emotionally and physically, makes Scotland strong favourites for this, especially with a packed Hampden behind them.

Steve Clarke’s men to win by a couple of goals.

Scotland 2 Ukraine 0

Scotland have been playing well and there is no reason why they can’t