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Scotland vs Denmark Tips & Prediction - Scotland to secure first World Cup appearance since 1998

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Mon 17 Nov 2025 22:38

Andrew Hendrie 17 Nov 2025

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Scotland vs Denmark predictions for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier
Scotland have won nine of their last 12 World Cup qualifiers
Scotland have won their last three games at Hampden over Denmark
Denmark coming off 2-2 home draw with Belarus & have illness concerns ahead of this clash
The last four meetings between the teams have featured Under 2.5 goals
The match is scheduled for kick off at 6.45am AEDT on Wednesday November 19

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Scotland vs Denmark Tips & Prediction

It's one of Scotland's biggest games in almost three decades as the Tartan Army welcome Denmark to Hampden Park in a must-win World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.

Scotland vs Denmark Tips & Prediction
Head To Head
Scotland Form
Scotland Team News
Denmark Form
Denmark Team News

The equation is simple. Scotland need to win in order to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998, while Denmark simply need a draw to book their ticket to a third consecutive World Cup. But really, while Scotland slipped up with a defeat away to Greece last weekend, they know they've been handed an automatic qualifying lifeline here. Denmark absolutely blew their golden chance for automatic qualification, somehow failing to defeat minnows Belarus at home despite being $1.06 favourites. In fact, the Danes almost suffered one of their most embarrassing defeats in history and needed to come from behind midway through the second half in order to scrape a 2-2 draw. As a result, Group C is now wide open and Denmark could go from comfortable leaders to battling in the playoffs in the space of two fixtures.

There's been immense heartbreak for Scotland over the better part of the last 30 years, but once again, Hampden Park in Glasgow will be absolutely rocking - and the Scots have been gradually improving over the last few years, qualifying for their first major tournament since 1998 at the most-recent Euros, while they've won nine of their last 12 qualifying games. Additionally, Scotland have beaten Denmark in their last three meetings at Hampden and secured a point on the road earlier in the qualifying campaign. Denmark also have some illness concerns heading into this clash, with the likes of Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Hojlund isolated from the playing group. Going all in on the Tartan Army to register one of their biggest wins in recent history.

Head To Head

Scotland hold the edge in the all-time H2H, winning 11 of the previous 20 meetings between the nations. The most-recent clash resulted in a 0-0 stalemate in Copenhagen earlier in Group C, with Scotland only having 26 per cent of possession. The Scots have won the last three meetings with the Danes in Glasgow.

Scotland Form

It’s been a rollercoaster campaign for Steve Clarke’s Scotland, whose World Cup dream looked all but over following a 3-2 loss to Greece this past weekend. But a surprise result in Copenhagen - where Denmark were held by Belarus - has handed the Scots a dramatic lifeline.

Now, the equation is simple: win in Glasgow and Scotland are off to their first World Cup since 1998. Anything less means another nerve-wracking playoff run.

Despite last week’s setback, Scotland have won nine of their last 12 qualifiers (D1, L2), with home form proving crucial. The Tartan Army will draw confidence from back-to-back victories at Hampden over Belarus and Greece and history also tilts in their favour - Scotland have beaten Denmark in three of the last five meetings and in three straight in Glasgow.

After going 3-0 down, goals from Ben Doak and Ryan Christie gave them hope in Greece, while Che Adams and Scott McTominay came close to salvaging a point in the dying stages. That fighting spirit will need to be on full display again in front of what will be a raucous home crowd at Hampden.

Scotland Team News

Scotland’s preparations have been far from smooth, with Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller both withdrawing from this window due to injury, while the absence of Angus Gunn has been the biggest setback for Steve Clarke’s side.

In goal, veteran shot-stopper Craig Gordon made a surprise return against Greece - his first competitive outing since last season - and produced a solid display with seven saves. Although he shared some blame for Greece’s third goal, the 42-year-old’s leadership and experience could see him retain his place between the posts on Tuesday night. Clarke, however, may consider a tweak or two elsewhere after another inconsistent team performance.

Up front, Che Adams could be under pressure to deliver after wasting several clear opportunities against Greece, while Ryan Christie has hit form at the perfect time, scoring in back-to-back games for the first time in five years. Youngster Ben Doak also found the net for the first time at senior level and will be pushing hard for another start.

Aussie-born striker Lyndon Dykes could also be in contention for a start, with his physical presence and aerial threat a strength in the box.

Denmark Form

For Brian Riemer’s Denmark, the mission is clearer but no less daunting: avoid defeat and they’re through. The Danes lead Group C by a single point but will still be reeling from their 2-2 draw with Belarus - a result that denied them the chance to qualify automatically.

A win would make it three straight World Cup appearances for Denmark and their record suggests they can deliver under pressure. The Danes have lost just once in their last 10 internationals (winning six and drawing three) and have won six of their last seven away qualifiers. Before this past weekend's debacle against Belarus, the Danes were on a three-match winning streak, beating Greece 3-0 and 3-1, along with crushing Belarus 6-0 on the road.

Still, defensive lapses against Belarus exposed vulnerabilities and travelling to a hostile Hampden Park with so much at stake will test their resolve. Expect key men Mikkel Damsgaard and Gustav Isaksen to play pivotal roles, while Kasper Schmeichel’s experience could prove invaluable between the posts.

Denmark Team News

The Danes have been rocked by a virus sweeping through the camp over the past week.

As a result, Denmark were forced into an attacking reshuffle against Belarus when Rasmus Højlund fell ill, prompting Jonas Wind to lead the line. It remains unclear whether the Napoli loanee will recover in time for the trip to Glasgow, while Joachim Andersen is also battling a virus.

In midfield, Morten Hjulmand is expected to return to the starting side after featuring off the bench last time out, adding steel and balance behind the creative talents of Mikkel Damsgaard and Christian Eriksen, who will once again orchestrate Denmark’s attacking play.

Verdict

Scotland v Denmark

Denmark choked big-time on the weekend and now, with an illness sweeping through the camp, they must travel to a rocking Hampden Park and avoid defeat in order to qualify automatically.

This feels like Scotland's time - backing the Tartan Army to create a memorable night in Glasgow.

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