iBet: Depleted Wales will struggle against full-strength Scotland

Wales v Scotland, Carling Nations Cup

Lay Wales at 2.6 to one

Scotland hammered Northern Ireland 3-0 in the first round of the Carling Nations Cup ties, thanks to goals from Miller, McArthur and Commons. It was 2-0 at half time and could have been more as the Scots took their foot off the gas in the second half. Wales meanwhile, who are on a poor run anyway, were thumped 3-0 by the Republic of Ireland and sit joint bottom of the group. Wales manager Gary Speed has some terrible problems with injuries with Gareth Bale, Sam Ricketts, Andrew Crofts, Joe Ledley, Ched Evans, Christian Ribiero and Brian Stock out, while Ashley Williams, Joe Allen, Simon Church and Hal Robson-Kanu are all unavailable due to their participation in the Championship play-off final on Monday. Craig Bellamy and James Collins are also doubts. Craig Levein on the other hand has an almost full squad to pick from and the Scots should be able to at least secure a draw.

Advices

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