A win over the Israelis would see them face either Serbia or Norway away from home for a spot at the 2020 European Championships.
Here, we look back at the last time Scotland came within one match of qualifying for the Euros when, back in 2007, a heartbreaking defeat to Italy in Glasgow in the final game of qualifying saw them miss out on Euro 2008.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.
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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.
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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.