Scotland vs North Macedonia Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Scotland vs North Macedonia Game Preview

Scotland host North Macedonia at Barclays Hampden in the UEFA Nations League, and the Scotland vs North Macedonia betting odds say it plainly: Scotland are -505 (Polymarket) to take care of business.

Scotland blew a first-half lead in a 2-1 loss to Slovenia, and head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is still hunting his first competitive win at Hampden since taking charge.

North Macedonia sit bottom of the standings, and Goce Sedloski's side are staring at the relegation playoffs unless they find a way to win at Hampden.

Scotland's only win of this Nations League campaign came against North Macedonia. Overall, Scotland have won three of the previous meetings between these sides.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Recent Results

Scotland sit third in the standings, which tells you this campaign has been uneven. Their games are rarely quiet, though: 3 of Scotland's last 3 UEFA Nations League B outings have featured 9+ shots on target. Scott McTominay returns as the key man, and his presence behind the striker gives John McGinn and the midfield a real attacking outlet.

North Macedonia arrive in a deep slump and are still waiting on their first goal of this Nations League campaign. Eljif Elmas anchors the midfield pairing and Enis Bardhi operates in the central attacking role behind Elmin Rastoder, but the visitors have not turned that midfield into anything dangerous in the final third.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Scotland: Lawrence Shankland (Injured/out), Scott McKenna (Injured/out), Stephen Welsh (Injured/doubtful)

North Macedonia: No known injuries or suspensions

Scotland

Scott McKenna has served his international suspension but is nursing an injury and won't feature, while Lawrence Shankland is also out injured. Scotland are sweating on the fitness of Swansea center back Stephen Welsh. The good news is that key man Scott McTominay returns, and the Scotland vs North Macedonia lineups have him in the probable XI behind Oliver McBurnie.

North Macedonia

North Macedonia have no known injuries for the trip to Hampden. Expect Anes Meliqi and Jani Atanasov to step into the starting XI, with Meliqi in central defense and Atanasov sitting alongside Eljif Elmas in front of the back four.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Predicted Lineup

Scotland

Formation: 3-5-1-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Angus Gunn; Jack Hendry, Luis Binks, Aaron Hickey; Andy Robertson, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn, Ben Gannon-Doak; Scott McTominay; Oliver McBurnie

North Macedonia

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Stole Dimitrievski; Bojan Ilievski, Visar Musliu, Anes Meliqi, Ezgjan Alioski; Eljif Elmas, Jani Atanasov; Dimitar Mitrovski, Enis Bardhi, Ljupcho Doriev; Elmin Rastoder

Scotland vs North Macedonia Key Stats & Game Facts

• North Macedonia have lost 4 of their last 4 games in UEFA Nations League B.
• Scotland have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games in UEFA Nations League B.
• John McGinn has won 3+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League B.
• Kieron Bowie has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League B.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Scotland vs North Macedonia prediction is a 2-0 Scotland win. McTominay's return gives the hosts the cutting edge they have been missing, and a North Macedonia back line bedding in Anes Meliqi does not look built to hold out for 90 minutes. Scotland are comfortable favorites here, and the visitors' lack of threat should leave the hosts in control.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: No in the Both Teams To Score market is the first of our Scotland vs North Macedonia best picks. North Macedonia have not found the net in this Nations League campaign, and a scoreless visiting side is exactly what a 2-0 projection points to.

Under 2.5 Goals is our second pick, a Total Goals Over/Under play built on the same logic. The projected scoreline lands under the line, and with the visitors offering so little going forward, nearly all the scoring falls on Scotland's shoulders.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Same Game Parlay

Our Scotland vs North Macedonia same game parlay picks back the hosts to win, add player props on Kieron Bowie and Lewis Ferguson, and finish with a Scotland cards angle.

Scotland on the Moneyline: North Macedonia's UEFA Nations League B record reads 4 losses from their last 4, and nothing in their team news hints at a turnaround at Hampden.

Kieron Bowie Over 1.5 in the Player Shots On Target market: he has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League B.

Lewis Ferguson Over 1.5 in the Player Fouls market: Ferguson has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League B. That is real midfield bite.

Over 1.5 in the Total Home Team Cards market: Scotland have been shown 2+ cards in each of their last 3 UEFA Nations League B outings, and Ferguson's fouling only helps.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Talking Points

Captain Andy Robertson is set to earn his 102nd cap, drawing level with Sir Kenny Dalglish's all-time Scotland appearance record, and he starts on the left of the probable XI. The bigger soccer question is whether Scotland can turn pressure into goals. With McTominay back behind Oliver McBurnie, they finally have the tools to break down a North Macedonia side playing to stay out of the relegation playoffs.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Predictions FAQs

What time is the Scotland vs North Macedonia game?

The game kicks off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Where is Scotland vs North Macedonia being played?

The game is being played at Barclays Hampden.

What are the predicted lineups for Scotland vs North Macedonia?

Scotland are predicted to line up in a 3-5-1-1 formation with Angus Gunn in goal, while North Macedonia are predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation with Stole Dimitrievski in goal.

Who is injured for Scotland ahead of the North Macedonia game?

Lawrence Shankland and Scott McKenna are listed as injured, and Stephen Welsh is listed as doubtful. North Macedonia have no known injuries.

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