Scotland will take on Denmark in a huge World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, 18 November at Hampden Park.
With just one point separating the two nations at the top of Group C, whichever side comes out on top on Tuesday night will book their place at the World Cup finals next summer.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Scotland vs Denmark prediction below.
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Scotland vs Denmark prediction: The hosts to get the win
Key Stats
- Scotland have won their last three home matches against Denmark.
- Scotland have won three of their last four home matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in each of Scotland's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Scotland 2-1 Denmark
In a game of this magnitude, home advantage can be absolutely vital, particularly when your home crowd is as vocal as it is at Hampden Park. Both teams were poor in their respective matches at the weekend, and Denmark's bad record at Hampden Park is a red flag.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Scotland start as underdogs
- HOME: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Scotland vs Denmark odds indicate that the away side are the most likely team to book their place at the World Cup on Tuesday night. Ladbrokes have given Scotland a 30.8% chance of winning the match, while Denmark have been given just a 46.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Scotland
As mentioned, Scotland have a strong recent home record against Denmark, winning each of their last three encounters with the Danes at Hampden Park in a run that stretches back to 2011. In the reverse fixture at the beginning of the qualifying, the two nations played out a boring 0-0 draw and the same here, would be enough for Denmark.
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Scotland preview: A change between the sticks?
Steve Clarke's decision to select Craig Gordon in goal at the weekend was a contentious one, and after the 42-year-old made a glaring error for Greece's third goal on the night, Angus Gunn could be in line for a recall here. Clarke will be unable to select Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller, after the pair withdrew from the squad due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Gunn (GK), Ralston, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson, McGinn, McTominay, Ferguson, Gannon-Doak, Christie, Adams
Last five results
- Greece 3-2 Scotland
- Scotland 2-1 Belarus
- Scotland 3-1 Greece
- Belarus 0-2 Scotland
- Denmark 0-0 Scotland
Denmark preview: Improvements needed
Denmark would be all but assured a place at the World Cup had they beaten Belarus at home at the weekend, a match they were priced at 1/11 to win. A virus in the camp disrupted their preparation for that match, and it remains to be seen whether Rasmus Hojlund and Joachim Andersen will be able to return here.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen, Dorgu, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Isaksen, Eriksen, Damsgaard, Hojlund
Last five results
- Denmark 2-2 Belarus
- Denmark 3-1 Greece
- Belarus 0-6 Denmark
- Greece 0-3 Denmark
- Denmark 0-0 Scotland
Player to watch: Scott McTominay
Scott McTominay has so often been the man for the big occasion for Napoli and Scotland over the past couple of years, and the occasions don't get much bigger than this. Can the former Man Utd man add another big goal to his highlight reel on Tuesday night?