Denmark vs Scotland Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
Denmark have begun the Brian Riemer reign by playing some entertaining football of late, as they now welcome a stagnating Scotland side to Copenhagen this week.
Kick-off date/time:
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – FOX Sports
How to watch online: UK – Amazon Prime / US – Disney+
Key stats
- None of the previous 18 international matches between these teams finished level (Denmark 7 wins and Scotland 11 wins).
- Denmark have won their last three matches at home against Scotland without conceding a goal.
- Denmark are unbeaten in their last nine World Cup qualifying matches at home (W7 D2). They have won five in a row.
- Denmark have kept six clean sheets in their last eight World Cup qualifying matches at home.
- Scotland have won their last three World Cup qualifying matches away from home without conceding a goal.
- Scotland have lost only one of their last 16 matches in World Cup qualifying groups (W11 D5) *excludes play-offs. They have won six in a row since a 2-0 defeat away from home against Denmark in September 2021.
Denmark vs Scotland prediction
Former Anderlecht boss Brian Riemer took charge of Denmark last year and they are trying to play a bit more on the front foot and with more attacking vigour than towards the end of Kasper Hjulmand’s reign. They most recently annihilated Lithuania by five goals to nil in an international friendly during the June international break.
They now face a Scotland side that have perhaps begun to stagnate with Steve Clarke still at the helm as the Tartan Army chase a first FIFA World Cup qualification this century. The Scots were humiliated during the March international break as they succumbed to relegation at the hands of Greece in the UEFA Nations League.
Scotland have some stars, such as Scott McTominay, and they will be trying to keep things tight, but Denmark remain favourites for this one with their home advantage.
Denmark vs Scotland tip: Denmark to win & under 3.5 goals
