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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Andy Ritchie celebrates scoring.
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Pompey's only goal came from the penalty spot as did United's third courtesy of John Sheridan.
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A Neil Aspin goal earned the Whites the three points against The Shrews at Elland Road.
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The Whites were beaten for the third time against Oldham in less than a month.