Scotland will look to end this international break on a high when they host Slovenia at the Barclays Hampden in Glasgow on Tuesday in their fourth UEFA Nations league group fixture.Scotland vs Slovenia – Match preview and team newsDate: Tuesday, 6th October.Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.Venue: Barclays Hampden, Glasgow.Scotland team newsScotland head coach Sébastien Pocognoli faces an enforced defensive reshuffle ahead of their crucial UEFA Nations League tie at Hampden Park.Central defender Scott McKenna is completely ruled out of the squad following a late red card picked up during the team’s 2-0 victory against North Macedonia.In a massive boost to the backline, fellow centre-back Jack Hendry returns to availability after serving his own one-match suspension. However, the hosts remain significantly depleted in the attacking and midfield departments.Reliable forward Che Adams and striker Lawrence Shankland are both sidelined with ongoing injuries, while midfield star Scott McTominay is unavailable following a recent medical procedure.To combat these high-profile omissions, young strikers Robbie Ure and Kieron Bowie remain in the squad alongside a recalled Findlay Curtis, giving Pocognoli fresh options upfront. Captain Andy Robertson is expected to line up at left wing-back as he approaches the national appearance record.Slovenia team newsSlovenia manager Boštjan Cesar continues to navigate a severely weakened attacking frontline due to high-profile injury absences.The biggest blow for the visitors remains the absence of star Manchester United striker Benjamin Šeško, who was forced to withdraw from the international window owing to a persistent, recurring shin injury.Further limiting Cesar’s tactical depth upfront, forward Niko Prelec and defender Žan Zaletel are also missing from the travelling squad due to physical complaints.Despite suffering a frustrating away defeat to Switzerland last time out, the rest of the squad has reported no fresh injury concerns. Swansea City striker Žan Vipotnik, who managed to find the net against the Swiss, is poised to keep his spot leading the line alongside Aljoša Matko.At the other end of the pitch, Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak captains the side and will command a backline expected to feature Jaka Bijol.FormScotlandScotland enter this match with renewed confidence under Sébastien Pocognoli after securing a decisive 2-0 away victory against North Macedonia. This crucial win followed a heavy 3-0 home defeat to Switzerland and a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Slovenia in their opening UEFA Nations League Group B1 fixture. Currently tied on four points with Slovenia, the Scots are eager to exploit home advantage at Hampden Park to jump ahead in the standings.SloveniaSlovenia’s recent form has hit a rough patch, with Boštjan Cesar’s side winning just one of their last five international fixtures. They travel to Glasgow looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 away defeat to Switzerland, where they surrendered an early lead. Having previously drawn 0-0 with Scotland at home and beaten North Macedonia, Slovenia sits second in the group on goal difference, desperately needing a disciplined 90-minute performance to stop the hosts.Predicted lineupsScotland: Gunn; Welsh, Hendry, Binks; Gannon-Doak, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn, McBurnie; BowieSlovenia: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Zec, Janza; Matko, Zabukovnik, Lovric, Sturm; VipotnikHow to watch Scotland vs Slovenia?BBC Two is broadcasting nationwide across the UK.Read Also – Ligue 1 Predictions Today – Expert Tips & StatsSee More – Bundesliga Predictions Today – Expert Tips & StatsFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube The post Scotland vs Slovenia – Match preview and team news appeared first on The Football Faithful.