Oli Nixon has given us a 7/1 betting tip for the World Cup qualifying showdown between Scotland and Denmark.
Scotland vs Denmark
Scotland vs Denmark Form and Head to Head Record
Scotland's last match saw them suffer a 3-2 defeat away to Greece. Prior to that defeat, the Tartan Army had been in good form. In their last six matches, Scotland have recorded four wins, one draw, and one defeat.
Denmark played out a 2-2 draw at home to Belarus in their most recent fixture. The Danes have been in excellent form, remaining undefeated in their last six matches, recording four wins and two draws.
The previous meeting between these two nations ended in a 0-0 draw in Denmark.
Looking at the last six encounters between Scotland and Denmark, Scotland have won three times, Denmark have won twice, and there has been one draw.
Scotland vs Denmark Predicted Lineups
Scotland (4-2-3-1): Gordon; Robertson, McKenna, Souttar, Ralston; Ferguson, McGinn; Gannon-Doak, McTominay, Christie; Adams.
Denmark (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Dorgu, Christensen, Andersen, Kristensen; Hjulmand, Højbjerg; Damsgaard, Eriksen, Isaksen; Højlund.
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Scotland vs Denmark Team News
Scotland's preparations have been hampered by injuries, with Gilmour and Miller withdrawing from the squad before the Greece match. Gunn's absence led to a recall for Gordon, who is expected to retain his place in goal despite a shaky performance last time out. Adams' starting place is under pressure, though he remains Scotland's most established centre-forward. Christie and Doak are likely to keep their places in the starting eleven.
Denmark also have concerns, with Højlund struggling with illness. Andersen is also a doubt due to a virus. Hjulmand should return to the starting eleven after featuring as a substitute in the previous match. Riemer will rely on Eriksen and Damsgaard to control tempo and create chances.
Where can I watch the Scotland vs Denmark game tonight?
Viewers based in the UK can watch the Scotland vs Denmark game on BBC Scotland, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. The coverage begins at 19:15, with kick-off set for 19:45.
Who is the betting favourite in Scotland vs Denmark?
Scotland are 5/2 underdogs to get the win they need to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup. Denmark are 6/5 to win the match, and the draw is 9/4, which would be enough to send the Danes to the World Cup.
| Scotland vs Denmark Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland Win | 5/2 | 10Bet |
| Draw | 9/4 | bet365 |
| Denmark | 13/10 | Bresbet |
Odds last updated at 14:30, Tuesday 18th November.
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Scotland vs Denmark Match Prediction
Scotland’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup since 1998 hinge on a decisive clash at Hampden Park, where only a win will guarantee direct qualification for 2026.
Despite a 3–2 loss to Greece, Denmark’s unexpected draw with Belarus means Scotland remain just one point behind the Danes and still control their destiny.
While the Scots have secured a play-off spot, they are eager to avoid that route, buoyed by strong home form and standout performances from Ryan Christie and Ben Doak.
Denmark need only a draw to qualify but enter with concerns over illness and recent inconsistency, making this a tense, high-stakes showdown.
With history favoring Scotland and Hampden’s atmosphere set to ignite, momentum and nerve could prove as decisive as tactics.
Score Prediction: Scotland 1-1 Denmark
Scotland vs Denmark Player Stat Trends
Rasmus Højlund has scored in 3 out of 3 games.
Lewis Ferguson has been carded in 3 out of 4 games.
John McGinn has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 games.
Lewis Ferguson has committed over 1.5 fouls in 4 out of 4 games.
Ché Adams has attempted over 1.5 shots in 4 out of 4 games.
Mikkel Damsgaard has recorded over 0.5 shots on target in 4 out of 4 games.
Oli Nixon's Scotland vs Denmark 7/1 Bet Builder Tip
Such is the disparity between international sides in qualifying campaigns that it is rare to get a winner takes all game as is the case when Scotland entertain Denmark. The visitors know that a draw will secure their pathway to next summer’s World Cup and so with that in mind, we can lean into that outcome with our betbuilder.
Betbuilder – Denmark or draw double chance, Kasper Schmeichel to be carded and Scott McTominay o1.5 shots – 7/1 – Bet365
Denmark or draw double chance
First on the agenda is a positive outcome for the Danes as, on paper, they look to have the much stronger squad. In the reverse fixture which ended 0-0 in Copenhagen, they had 74% of the ball and comfortably won the expected goals battle and given that only Spain and Portugal have beaten them since Euro 2024, they should be confident of avoiding defeat in Scotland.
The Scots looked well below par last time out in Greece and were 3-0 down before two consolation goals and a red card for the hosts made the scoreline more respectable. Both the Greeks and Iceland have won in Glasgow in this calendar year and with the visitors aware that a draw is enough for automatic qualification, we can expect them to get the result they need.
Kasper Schmeichel to be carded
When a side on their travels need just a point for a positive outcome, it’s always worth considering that if they get that result, there will be plenty of time wasting late on. The best time to do this is likely to be from goal kicks as if Scotland need a goal late on, they’ll be bombarding the Denmark box and taking potshots from all areas, causing goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to slow any restarts down as often as possible. The vocal Glaswegian crowd will be on his back as soon as he starts to time-waste and they’ll no doubt be heavily encouraging the referee to put a stop to it with a card.
Schmeichel is in decent form for such dark arts having picked up a booking trying to slow the game down against Greece on home soil last month and he was also carded in his next appearance for club side Celtic. He’s found his way into the referee’s notebook seven times across his international career and with so much at stake, he’ll need no encouragement to take a booking in this game.
Scott McTominay o1.5 shots
Scotland will be looking to their best player to provide a moment of magic to try and get the win they desperately need and in Scott McTominay, they have someone capable of providing just that. The Napoli midfielder has taken at least two shots in 12 of his last 14 starts for his country, including landing this leg of our betbuilder in the reverse meeting. If they are in need of a goal late on as we’re hoping for, the Scots will be giving the ball to McTominay as often as possible and that only helps our cause for his shots.
In their last fixture that could be considered as competitive as this, Denmark gave up 15 shots at home against Greece and with the game state likely to lend itself to them sitting back, there should be plenty of opportunities for the hosts to pull the trigger. As long as we avoid an early Scotland goal, desperation should set in and McTominay has shown that he needs no invitation to fire off attempts at goal.
