By Robbie Copeland

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Assuming Scotland take care of business against Belarus tonight, it is all systems go for our World Cup push – whatever happens in the other game this evening. And we’ll all then be watching Denmark vs Greece, which kicks off virtually straight after, to see exactly how we’re placed heading into the November finale. Steve Clarke and his team took care of Greece, just about , to leave us level on Denmark with seven points after three games. There’s the chance to take full charge of Group C this evening heading into a mouthwatering double header next month, the campaign coming to a crescendo at home to a Denmark side who have been flawless since we fought them to a stalemate in Copenhagen. They know the pressure is on at home to the Greeks tonight but the visitors are fighting for their own lives, knowing anything other than a win virtually rules them out of finishing in the top two spots. So what result do the Tartan Army want from Copenhagen? Record Sport have got you covered. Scotland – 10pts Denmark – 8pts Greece – 4 pts A draw tonight is most people’s best case scenario. It wouldn’t quite guarantee a top two finish, but we’d be six ahead of Greece with a minimum six-goal head start. There is of course a world where Greece beat us in Athens and rack up the goals against Belarus but, if you’re in their shoes, it looks like a bit of an ask. From Scotland’s perspective, a draw in the other game tonight after a win at Hampden would leave us top of the group and knowing that, whatever else happens, if we win our final game against Denmark, we win the section. Denmark – 10pts Scotland – 10pts Greece – 3pts At face value, this is the one we don’t want. Denmark winning this evening is the only scenario where they overtake us heading into the final two games and means we’d need to take something from our trip to Athens to guarantee a chance of winning the group on the final day. And yet it is, conversely, the only scenario that means we’re guaranteed a top two finish, and the playoff that comes with it, if we’re unable to win the section. Not a bad consolation prize, is it? Scotland – 10pts Denmark – 7pts Greece – 6pts You might need your nerves if this happens, but let’s not be pessimists about it. A Greece victory tonight also gives us the best possible chance of winning the section. It means that, if we take anything from Athens next month, then if we avoid defeat against Denmark on the final day, we are heading to North America as Group C winners. It also means that if we win either of our final two matches, we are guaranteed at least second place. What’s the downside? Well, it turns the group back into a three-way shootout. In this scenario, were we to lose in Athens next month, then defeat against Denmark in the final game – should Greece take care of Belarus – means we miss out altogether. A draw looks like the best of both worlds, boosting our chances of winning the section while reducing the risk of us dropping into third place. If Denmark win, we’re guaranteed at least second place. If Greece win, we’re in a stronger position to win it, while curiously at greater risk of finishing third. So whoever you’re cheering for tonight really boils down to your confidence in Scotland taking care of our own business in the second half of the group. Whatever happens, a massive November for Scottish football lies ahead.