Scotland vs Morocco Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in World Cup Predictions
Scotland and Morocco meet at the Gillette Stadium this Friday in a pivotal Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Tartan Army delighted their fans by beating Haiti in their opener, while the Atlas Lions earned a battling draw with Brazil. With both sides carrying real attacking threats, our prediction for this match backs both teams to score.
Scotland sit top of Group C after John McGinn's 28th-minute winner against Haiti delivered their first World Cup victory in 28 years. Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists and ranked 11th in the world, lie just behind following a creditable 1-1 draw with five-time champions Brazil.
With a place in the last 32 suddenly within reach, Scotland know that avoiding defeat here would put them on the brink of reaching the knockout stage for the first time ever. Morocco, however, possess far too much attacking quality to be kept quiet, setting the stage for an open, goal-friendly encounter in Boston.
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Scotland v Morocco Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.7 | 3.5 | 1.75 |
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4.92 | 3.63 | 1.83 |
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4.44 | 3.46 | 1.86 |
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4.44 | 3.46 | 1.86 |
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4.75 | 3.6 | 1.75 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Scotland and Morocco?
Our prediction for the Scotland vs Morocco match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/06/2026 between Scotland and Morocco in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 35.78% for a win of Scotland against Morocco with odds of 5 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Scotland vs Morocco is 19.19% with odds of 3.63 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 45.02% chance ⭐ for a win of Morocco vs Scotland with odds of 1.9 at 888Starz.
Scotland vs Morocco Form
Scotland and Morocco's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 |
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2
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1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Scotland and Morocco Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
30 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
12 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
26 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
26 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
4 Jan 2026 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Jan 2026 - AFCON
14 Jan 2026 - AFCON
9 Jan 2026 - AFCON
29 Dec 2025 - AFCON
18 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
Scotland - Morocco: Form Analysis
Scotland reached the finals in fine attacking touch, thumping Bolivia 4-0 and Curacao 4-1 in their final warm-ups. That form masked a patchier spring, which included tame 1-0 friendly defeats to Japan and Ivory Coast where the Scots failed to score.
Their opener against Haiti was a backs-to-the-wall affair. Steve Clarke's side were outshot 15-9 and edged the expected-goals battle only narrowly.
But McGinn's scrappy finish and a resolute defensive display earned a priceless 1-0 win and top spot in the group.
The Atlas Lions, on the other hand, opened their campaign with a hugely encouraging 1-1 draw against Brazil, having warmed up with a 1-1 draw against Norway and a 4-0 demolition of Madagascar.
Only a stubborn 0-0 with Burundi interrupted their scoring run. But Morocco have still found the net in five of their last six matches across all competitions.
That attacking consistency, allied to the creativity of their European-based stars, suggests Morocco will test a Scotland defence that has already shown it can be breached by sharper opponents.
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Scotland vs Morocco last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
C. Gordon
L. Kelly
DefenderJ. Souttar
S. McKenna
K. Tierney
D. Hyam
T. Ralston
N. Patterson
MidfielderT. Fletcher
K. McLean
R. Christie
ForwardF. Curtis
L. Dykes
G. Hirst
R. Stewart
A. Reda Tagnaouti
M. El Kajoui
DefenderR. Halhal
M. Saadane
Z. El-Ouadi
Y. Belammari
A. Salah Eddine
MidfielderS. El Mourabet
G. Yassine
C. Talbi
S. Amrabat
ForwardA. Amaimouni
A. El Kaabi
S. Rahimi
A. Sbai
Missing players
S. McKenna
Scotland & Morocco Squad Analysis
Scotland's hopes rest on the spine that delivered against Haiti. Captain Andy Robertson led the side for touches and final-third passes, while Scott McTominay and John McGinn provided the legs and goal threat from midfield.
Up front, Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes offer a physical focal point, though Clarke's men will need sharper finishing than they managed in Boston. Their task is complicated by a significant absence.
Scotland are without Billy Gilmour, ruled out of the entire World Cup through injury.
Meanwhile, Morocco arrives with arguably the deepest attacking talent in the group. Captain Achraf Hakimi bombs forward relentlessly from right-back, while Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz and PSV’s Ismeal Saibari lead a forward line packed with European pedigree.
Against a Scotland midfield missing Gilmour's control and a defence prone to ceding territory, those Moroccan runners should fashion enough chances to score. The good news is Scotland's set-piece threat keeps them dangerous at the other end.
Most goals and assists
Scotland
Morocco
J. McGinn
(1 Goals)
I. Saibari
(1 Goals)
B. Diaz
(1 Assists)
Scotland - Morocco Key Points
- Morocco have scored by full-time in a widely impressive 16 of their last 17 matches.
- Morocco have also scored in their last seven games in a row.
- The BTTS bet has won in Morocco’s last two matches.
- Scotland have found the net in each of their last three games, including the winner over Haiti.
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Our Scotland vs Morocco Prediction
Scotland's clean sheet against Haiti was built on grit rather than control. And a Morocco attack of this calibre, spearheaded by Hakimi and Diaz, represents a far stiffer test. The Atlas Lions have scored in 16 of their last 17 games and will fancy their chances against a Gilmour-less defence.
At the other end, Scotland carry enough threat through McGinn, Adams and their set-pieces to trouble a Moroccan back line that has leaked goals lately. Hence, our Scotland vs Morocco prediction is BTTS.
Scotland vs Morocco Alternative Predictions
Morocco wins
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