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Scotland take on Brazil in a game that could be crucial for qualification placings in the knockout phase of World Cup 2026. Brazil are 1.38 favourites with bet365 to come out on top. Scotland can be backed at 7.00 with the draw priced at 4.75.
We think this game can be a high-scoring affair. Brazil have the capability to score a few against this Scotland team should they dominate and take their chances as expected. Scotland are also capable of contributing to the goals in this game and have been in good form themselves.
Reasons to Follow this Bet
There is a high chance Brazil dominate and will want to score more goals to guarantee top spot in the group.
Brazil have averaged 1.4 goals in their last 10 matches, with Scotland averaging 1.7 goals per game in their last 10.
Scotland scored four against Denmark to qualify for this tournament and also scored four against Curaçao and Bolivia in warm-up matches.
Scotland vs Brazil - Team News
Scotland are likely to stick with the same team for this game and don't have any major injury issues at this stage. Scott McKenna will have an injury assessed to see if he can feature and manager Steve Clarke will need to decide whether to play Charlton target man Lyndon Dykes to give his team an out ball against Brazil's expected pressure. It is likely Scotland choose to go with wing-backs and three central defenders for this one.
Brazil could shake up their forward and midfield options. Matheus Cunha could feature in a withdrawn role behind Igor Thiago or as a central striker. They could also look to manage Casemiro's minutes and bring Fabinho into midfield.
Scotland vs Brazil Line-ups
Scotland: Gunn - Hickey, Kieran Tierney, Hanley, Hendry, Robertson - Ferguson, McTominay, McGinn - Dykes, Adams.
Brazil: Alisson - Ibanez, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos - Casemiro, Guimarães, Raphinha, Cunha, Vinicius Jr - Thiago.
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