MOTHERWELL, Scotland (Interstat) — Scotland U21 will host Ukraine U21 on Thursday in an Under-21 football match that pairs two teams off to unbeaten starts across all competitions. Scotland U21 is 1-0-0, while Ukraine U21 is 1-0-1. The home side will look to build on its most recent result, a 2-0 win at Bulgaria U21. Barney Stewart scored once, provided one assist and was booked in that match. Bobby Wales scored, and Andrew Tod added an assist. Scotland U21 has not lost this season and will aim to maintain that run in front of its home support. The home side will be the host for the match, while Ukraine U21 will be the visiting team. Ukraine U21 arrives after a 2-2 draw with Albania U21 in its most recent outing. Anton Glushchenko and Kyrylo Dihtiar each scored over 90 minutes, while Daniil Vashchenko was sent off. Ukraine U21 also has a 1-0 win over Croatia U21 on its record this season. The visitors have scored in both matches this season and will look to carry that attacking momentum into the contest. Ukraine U21 has yet to lose this season and has shown scoring balance in its two matches. Scotland U21’s early form has been defined by a balanced attack and a clean sheet in its only result this season. Stewart’s goal and assist underlined his role in the final third, while Wales made an impact off the bench with a goal in 15 minutes. Tod’s contribution added another option in the attacking phase. Scotland U21’s defense will face a Ukraine U21 attack that has produced goals from multiple players. Ukraine U21 will need to manage the match carefully after Vashchenko’s red card in the draw with Albania U21. Glushchenko and Dihtiar both played the full 90 minutes and found the net, giving the visitors multiple scoring threats. The matchup offers Scotland U21 a chance to protect its unbeaten start and Ukraine U21 an opportunity to remain without a loss this season. Both teams are scheduled to face USA U21 in their next matches, with Scotland U21 hosting USA U21 and Ukraine U21 hosting USA U21. The contest should provide a useful test for both squads as they continue their seasons.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 final score. Interstat’s ELO system gives Scotland U21 a 67.4 percent probability to win. Ukraine U21 is installed as the pregame favorite with a spread of -0.25. The over/under is 2.5.