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

Scotland vs North Macedonia Match Summary

Scotland host North Macedonia at Barclays Hampden on Friday in UEFA Nations League B, with the home side chasing a promotion play-off spot and the visitors desperate to dodge the relegation play-offs.

Sebastien Pocognoli's side sit third in the log, trailing Slovenia by three points after letting a first-half lead slip against them. The coach is still hunting his first home win in charge.

North Macedonia arrive bottom of the log, hunting their first goal and first point of the campaign. Goce Sedloski's side know anything short of a win condemns them to the relegation play-offs.

The history books lean towards the home side too. Scotland have won three of the previous meetings between these teams, while North Macedonia have won just one, with the other ending in a draw.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Form

Scotland's campaign has been a mixed bag. Their only win came against Friday's visitors, and the Slovenia defeat stung after they had led in the first half. The attack is busy, though: each of Scotland's last three UEFA Nations League B outings has produced 9+ shots on target. Scott McTominay's return adds real bite.

North Macedonia rank last of the four sides on form as well as on the log, which says plenty about how this UEFA Nations League B campaign has gone. Eljif Elmas, anchoring the double pivot, and Enis Bardhi, pulling the strings behind Elmin Rastoder, are the men who have to make something happen.

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

The Scotland vs North Macedonia lineups get their biggest lift on the home side, with key man Scott McTominay returning. Scott McKenna has served his international suspension but is struggling with an injury and won't feature, Lawrence Shankland is also injured, and there are fitness worries over Swansea centre-back Stephen Welsh.

North Macedonia

North Macedonia have no known injuries to deal with for the trip to Hampden. Anes Meliqi and Jani Atanasov are tipped to come into the starting XI, with Atanasov partnering Eljif Elmas in the engine room.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Predicted Lineup

Scotland

Formation: 3-5-1-1

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

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

Scotland vs North Macedonia Key Stats & Match Facts

• North Macedonia have lost 4 of their last 4 matches in UEFA Nations League B.
• Scotland have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 matches 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 Bets

Our prediction: Scotland 2-0 North Macedonia. Our Scotland vs North Macedonia prediction backs the home side to control this comfortably. McTominay back behind McBurnie gives Scotland a proper threat between the lines, and a North Macedonia side yet to score in the campaign has shown little to suggest they can find a way past Angus Gunn.

Best Bets

Our Scotland vs North Macedonia best bets lean firmly towards the home side, in line with the clean-sheet win we're calling.

The bet builder below is where the angles really stack up, built around Scotland's control of the fixture.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Bet Builder

Our Scotland vs North Macedonia bet builder tips combine a home win, Kieron Bowie testing the keeper, Lewis Ferguson getting stuck in and Scotland picking up cards.

Scotland to win is the anchor of the slip. North Macedonia have been beaten in each of their last four UEFA Nations League B games, and our 2-0 call backs the home side.

Kieron Bowie has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League B. He isn't in the predicted XI, so this leg leans on him getting minutes.

Lewis Ferguson has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League B. Starting in a busy central three, he doesn't shy away from a challenge.

Scotland have picked up 2+ cards in every one of their last three UEFA Nations League B fixtures, and Ferguson's appetite for a tackle only strengthens the case for this leg.

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Scotland vs North Macedonia Talking Points

The emotional storyline belongs to Andy Robertson, who is set to win his 102nd cap and equal Sir Kenny Dalglish's men's record for Scotland appearances. The captain called Dalglish "arguably the best player in the world at his time", and he'll want a performance to match the occasion. On the pitch, the key battle is in the middle: McTominay drifting in behind Oliver McBurnie will test how well Elmas and Atanasov screen their back four. Out wide, Ben Gannon-Doak against Ezgjan Alioski is the matchup Scotland can target, while Robertson pushing on from the left should keep Dimitar Mitrovski busy tracking back rather than supporting Rastoder.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Predictions FAQs

When is the Scotland vs North Macedonia UEFA Nations League game?

Scotland vs North Macedonia kicks off at 21:45 SAST on Friday 13 November 2026 in UEFA Nations League B.

Where is Scotland vs North Macedonia being played?

Scotland vs North Macedonia is being played at Barclays Hampden.

What formations are expected for Scotland vs North Macedonia?

Scotland are predicted to line up in a 3-5-1-1 formation, while North Macedonia are predicted to use a 4-2-3-1.

Are any Scotland players ruled out of Scotland vs North Macedonia?

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

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