Who will win Scotland vs Ukraine? Our writers make their predictions for blockbuster World Cup playoff

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It's the day Scotland fans have been waiting for with just hours until the World Cup playoff against Ukraine kicks off. It's set to to be an emotional night at Hampden as Steve Clarke prepares to take another step towards Qatar 2022.

There has been an outpouring of support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia, with their players involved in a training camp outside of the country.Scotland have to focus on the football, though, as they look to secure a date in Cardiff with Wales as our boys attepmt to reach the finals.Clarke won't have a full-strength squad to choose from with Kieran Tierney, Nathan Patterson and Ryan Jack among those missing out on the massive clash.Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts.The newsletter will arrive every day at 12pm, giving you a round up of the best stories we've covered that in the last 24 hours.To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.And if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our Facebook groups and Record Sport Instagram.

There are some big decisions to be made in front of the Tartan Army and our Record Sport writers look answer the big question – who will win at Hampden?

Let’s get this one out of the road and move on quickly to Cardiff.It’s set to be an uncomfortable and emotionally exhausting night against the one team in the world that we would rather not have to eliminate from Qatar.Ukraine will mount an almighty effort too but Steve Clarke and his players know how to get the job done.Scotland 2 Ukraine 1The world might be backing the visitors but