subject: Lithuania v Scotland | Can Scots make it to the Euro 2012 [print this page] Scotland looks to qualify for their first European Championships since 1996 as they travel to Lithuania to begin Euro 2012 qualification. The match will take place at the S. Darius and S. Girnas Stadium in Kaunas, Lithuani on Friday, September 3, 2010. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:15 BST (UK time) and 14:15 EST.
Lithuania v Scotland TV Listings
It will be televised on BBC One in Scotland, and on LietuvosRytas.tv in Lithuania.
Lithuania v Scotland Preview
Scotland are in Group I which also includes the Czech Republic and Spain. It will be a very tough group for the Scottish to win and realistically they will be aiming for second place which would put them in the playoffs.
The same goes for Lithuania but they will need to win matches like this if they want to have a chance of qualifying. The match, according to oddsmakers, should be very even with both sides have a decent chance at three points.
For Scotland, they are captained by Man U midfielder Darren Fletcher, who has 48 caps and 4 goals in his international career. Other notable players on the roster are 40 year old defender David Weir, Rangers striker Kenny Miller, and Celtic captain Scott Brown.
Scotland have not qualified for a Euro tournament since 1996 and haven't made it to the World Cup finals since 1998. While there will always be strong support from its fans, the Tartan Army are definitely getting a bit impatient and think that Euro 2012 qualification is possible.
This is a tough match to predict with it being the first in qualifying. Scotland have the stronger team but Lithuania has the home advantage. In the end, Scotland have the better side and that should be the difference after 90 minutes. Scotland vs Lithuania Live
Lithuania v Scotland Prediction
Scotland will win the match 2-1.
Lithuania v Scotland Betting Odds
Lithuania win 6/4
Draw 11/5
Scotlanw win 6/4
Lithuania v Scotland Team News As seems to be the usual practice for Scotland internationals, there have been a number of drop outs with Andy Webster, Lee Wallace, Chris Iwelumo and Kevin McNaughton withdrawing after initially being selected.
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher is a major doubt to play any part with a foot problem, but the Scots are boosted after right-back Alan Hutton was declared fit after recovering from a groin problem.
David Weir plays in defence after being called up again at the grand old age of 40, while Paul Hartley is also back in the squad.
English-born Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks is also involved, although Rangers' Allan McGregor will start in Kaunas with Craig Gordon injured. Regular squad members Gary Caldwell and Kevin Thomson are also out of action.
Jay McEveley and Garry O'Connor have been added to the squad to bolster Craig Levein's options.
