Scotland begin their Nations League campaign in the unusual setting of an empty Hampden but against familiar foes Israel on Friday.
Both were promoted to Group B after recording a win apiece against one another last time out, while they will meet again next month at Hampden in the European Championship play-off semi-final.
Israel, though, arrive with a new head coach after Andreas Herzog's resignation.
As the Israel FA's sporting director, former Austria Under-21 boss Willi Ruttensteiner had been instrumental in the appointment of his compatriot but has now succeeded him in a joint role in charge of the senior squad.
It is also Steve Clarke's first Nations League campaign, having taken over as Scotland head coach two games into the qualifiers for the Euro 2020 finals that will now be played next summer.
He has presided over four wins and four defeats but will be looking for a fourth consecutive victory as he eyes promotion to the top section of the Nations League from a group also containing Czech Republic and neighbours Slovakia.
Israel, in contrast, have only won one of their last seven fixtures, losing five including their latest two, and are 93rd in the world rankings - 43 places below Scotland.
The game is on Skysports Main Event and kick off is 7.45 pm
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