BETTING GUIDE: Scotland vs Denmark, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction
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Reading Time: 5min | Tue. 18.11.25. | 15:57
Sitting one point behind Group C leaders Denmark, Scotland must take maximum points to leapfrog their rivals and avoid the nerve-shredding playoff route
Scotland and Denmark head into a high-stakes showdown at Hampden Park on Tuesday night, with a direct qualification ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hanging in the balance.
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For the hosts, the equation is simple but demanding: only a win will do.
Sitting one point behind Group C leaders Denmark, Scotland must take maximum points to leapfrog their rivals and avoid the nerve-shredding playoff route.
Denmark, meanwhile, requires just a draw to seal their place at next year’s finals, but after squandering an opportunity to finish the job against Belarus, the pressure has intensified on Brian Riemer’s men.
What unfolds in Glasgow will not just decide standings - it will shape legacies.
Scotland enters this clash with a mixture of frustration, renewed hope, and determination.
Their 3-2 defeat to Greece over the weekend appeared to derail their automatic qualification hopes, especially after falling three goals behind against a side already eliminated.
Yet, in dramatic fashion, the Tartan Army were given a lifeline when Denmark failed to beat Belarus at home.
Goals from Ben Doak and Ryan Christie were not enough to rescue a point in Piraeus, but their spirited fightback kept belief alive - and that belief grew when news from Copenhagen confirmed Denmark’s slip.
Despite the disappointment, Steve Clarke’s side remains within touching distance of their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
They have won nine of their last 12 World Cup qualifiers (D1, L2), showcasing impressive consistency, resilience, and structure.
Form at Hampden has also been encouraging, with Scotland chasing their third straight WCQ victory on home soil.
Clarke will rely heavily on the electric support of the Glasgow crowd, a factor that has historically influenced performances in tight, high-pressure fixtures like this one.
Denmark, on the other hand, travels to Glasgow knowing they let a golden opportunity slip.
A 2-2 home draw against Belarus, who had collected zero points in their first four matches, came as a major shock, particularly after Mikkel Damsgaard gave the Danes a first-half lead.
A sudden second-half collapse stunned Parken Stadium, and although Gustav Isaksen later equalised, Denmark were unable to find a winner.
Their inability to close out the game has opened the door for Scotland, and it now leaves them with little margin for error.
However, Denmark’s broader form remains strong.
They have lost just once in their last ten international fixtures (W6, D3), and their away World Cup qualifying performances have been exceptional, winning six of their last seven on the road.
Riemer’s side are well-organised, disciplined, and technically superior across several key areas - but pressure can shift dynamics, and this match will test their composure in one of Europe’s most intimidating atmospheres.
Scotland face the contest without midfielders Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller, both of whom withdrew due to injury.
The biggest talking point, however, has been in goal.
With Angus Gunn absent, 42-year-old Craig Gordon made a shock return to the starting XI against Greece.
Despite being partly at fault for the third goal, he produced seven crucial saves that kept Scotland in the match, and he is expected to retain his place.
Changes elsewhere are likely.
Che Adams missed several clear chances on Saturday and may be dropped, while Ben Doak - who scored his first senior international goal - could be rewarded with another start.
Ryan Christie, having scored in consecutive internationals for the first time in five years, is almost certain to feature prominently.
Denmark’s main concern lies in attack and central defence.
Star striker Rasmus Højlund missed the Belarus match due to illness, and his availability remains uncertain.
Jonas Wind stepped in but lacked Højlund’s dynamism and penalty-box presence.
Joachim Andersen is also battling a virus, leaving Denmark potentially vulnerable at the back.
However, Morten Hjulmand should return to the midfield after featuring as a substitute, while creative heartbeat Christian Eriksen and in-form Damsgaard will orchestrate play behind the front line.
Scotland have won six of their last nine competitive internationals, and four of their last seven matches at Hampden have produced goals in both halves.
Historically, they also hold the head-to-head advantage, winning 11 of the last 20 encounters between these nations.
However, Denmark have dominated recent meetings, winning six of the last ten.
Denmark’s matches tend to be open and lively - seven of their last eight internationals have seen over 2.5 goals, while seven of their last nine victories have been by margins of two goals or more.
Their attacking patterns remain sophisticated, especially when Eriksen and Damsgaard operate between the lines, but their defensive frailties - highlighted on Saturday - cannot be ignored.
Key Pointers
- Each of Scotland’s last three games have ended with both teams scoring
- Scotland have only kept one clean sheet in their last five home matches
- Denmark have only failed to score in two of their last 12 games.
- Denmark have scored two or more goals in four of their last five away matches.
Both teams arrive with high motivation, attacking quality, and defensive vulnerabilities. Scotland must chase the game, while Denmark tends to play proactively, especially in away qualifiers.
The form, statistical trends, and tactical setups all point towards an open contest with chances at both ends.
This match has all the ingredients for goals from both sides, with neither defence fully convincing and both attacks carrying decisive threats on the night.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – YES
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