What channel is Croatia v Scotland on? TV and live stream details plus team news for Nations League match

Playing in the top tier of this UEFA competition after earning promotion from League B during the last campaign, the Scots are aiming to recover from last month’s defeats by Poland at Hampden and by Portugal at the Estadio da Luz.

Finishing bottom of League A1 would mean relegation and Scotland need a positive result against the Croats and also at home to Portugal on Tuesday if they are to have any chance of finishing in the top spots.

The interest in the national team is sure to heighten over the coming days - and here are all the details ahead of facing Croatia:

Croatia v Scotland match details

The Nations League A1 match between Croatia and Scotland takes place at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, on Saturday, October 12. Kick-off is at 5pm BST.

Croatia v Scotland TV channel

At the time of writing, no television company is showing the match. Due to the collapse of Viaplay, who held the rights for Scotland’s Nations League ties, there is no broadcast agreement in place. While ITV/STV stepped in to show last month’s games against Poland and Portugal, such an agreement has not yet been struck.

Croatia v Scotland live stream

The match will be broadcast live on ViaPlay YouTube’s channel. A spokesperson for the company said: “The games will be made available on YouTube. As you might understand we cannot comment any further on any potential negotiations.”

Croatia v Scotland team news

Scotland manager Steve Clarke does not have his selection issues to seek. No 1 goalkeeper Angus Gunn withdrew earlier this week from the squad and is expected to be replaced by 41-year-old Craig Gordon. Key midfielder John McGinn is also out with a hamstring complaint, while striker Lawrence Shankland also withdrew due to a muscular problem.

In addition, defenders Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, Ross McCrorie, Scott McKenna, Kieran Tierney and Greg Taylor are all missing due to injuries.

Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic has included 39-year-old midfielder Luka Modric once again. The Real Madrid playmaker will win his 181st cap should he be selected. Former Rangers left-back Borna Barisic, now at Trabzonspor, has not made the cut this time around.

Croatia v Scotland referee and VAR

Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs will take charge of proceedings, with countrymen Mihai Marius Marica and George Florin Neacșu as his assistants. The fourth official is also from Romania in the shape of Marcel Bîrsan. The VAR is Dutchman Dennis Johan Higler.