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Scotland will play their final match on home soil before heading to the World Cup on Saturday, 30 May, when they take on Curacao at Hampden Park.
The match is designed to give Steve Clarke's men a send-off from the Tartan Army before they embark on their first World Cup adventure since 1998.
Read our Scotland vs Cucracao prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Scotland vs Curacao key stats
- There are 39 places between Scotland and Curacao in the FIFA World Rankings.
- Curacao have won just one of their last five matches.
- More than two goals have been scored in four of Scotland's last six matches.
Scotland vs Curacao preview: Hosts to sign off in style?
| Scotland | vs | Curacao |
|---|---|---|
| 43rd | FIFA Ranking | 82nd |
| Andy Robertson (92) | Most Caps | Leandro Bacuna (70) |
| John McGinn (20) | Most Goals | Leandro Bacuna (16) |
| 979 | Total Caps | 581 |
| 92 | Total Goals | 68 |
| 0 | Uncapped Players | 1 |
Since qualifying for the World Cup in November, Scotland's form hasn't been that of a side ready to go deep in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.
They failed to score a goal in either of their two friendly matches against the Ivory Coast and Japan in March, and were booed off the pitch by the crowd at Hampden Park after losing to Samurai Blue.
Time is a great healer, though, and a more buoyant atmosphere is expected at the national stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Tartan Army are expected to give their team a good send-off, but winning the match does feel important from a confidence point of view.
The decision to play Curacao is likely to be because they are from the same part of the world as Haiti, Scotland's first World Cup opponents. Interestingly, Curacao defeated Haiti 5-1 during CONCACAF qualifying, so if Scotland can record a win on Saturday, it should give them huge confidence ahead of their opener.
Steve Clarke, who signed a four-year contract extension with Scotland earlier this week, is expected to try to use as many players as possible on Saturday. However, he should start with his strongest XI, which will include the likes of Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Andy Robertson.
As for Curacao, they are likely to be one of the few nations that are even more excited about the World Cup than Scotland. Never before have they played in a World Cup finals before, but that will all change on 14 June when they take to the field in Houston to face Germany.
Curacao are also the smallest nation to reach the World Cup finals, with a population of just 148,000. For context, this is the equivalent of two full Old Traffords.
Dick Advocaat led them through qualifying before ultimately having to resign due to his daughter's ill health. However, he has now returned to the hot seat after his successor, Fred Rutten, sensationally quit due to conflict with some of his players.
Advocaat's experience gives Curacao a fighting chance, and the 78-year-old will be keen to see his best XI in action at Hampden Park. On the injury front, Kenji Goree and Livano Comenencia are both doubts and are unlikely to be risked.
Scotland vs Curacao form guide & betting tips
| Scotland | vs | Curacao |
|---|---|---|
W
L
W
L
L
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Form |
D
W
D
L
L
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| 8 | Goals For | 9 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 8 |
D
L
W
L
L
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International Friendly form |
D
D
W
D
L
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Whispers Predicts: Scotland 3-1 Curacao
Scotland should have far too much strength in key areas for Curacao on Saturday afternoon. Scotland to win with a -1.5 handicap has been best priced at 7/10.
More than two goals have been scored in five of Scotland's last six matches at Hampden Park. Over 2.5 goals has been priced at 8/13.
Scott McTominay has scored 16 goals for club and country since the beginning of the 2025/26 season. McTominay to score anytime has been priced at 2/1.
> Over 2.5 goals at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable
> Scotland to win (-1.5 handicap) at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Probable
> Scott McTominy to score anytime at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Possible