Haiti vs Scotland Tips, Prediction & Odds: World Cup 2026

* Odds supplied by Betway, accurate when this was written.

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is where Haiti and Scotland begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns, with the match starting at 03:00 CAT early on Sunday. Steve Clarke's Scotland go into this Group C opener as firm favourites, while Haiti, back at a World Cup for the first time since 1974, will be hoping to cause a shock. For all our World Cup betting tips, take a look at our dedicated section.

Haiti

Haiti arrive on the back of an impressive 4-0 friendly win against New Zealand on 2 June, and as I see it that will give them genuine confidence, even though Scotland are a level above. Wilson Isidor offers speed and strength up front, and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is the main creative spark in midfield. I expect Haiti to drop into a tight 4-2-3-1 and counter, but I doubt their back line can hold out for ninety minutes against the many ways Scotland can hurt them. They came out of the New Zealand game with no new injuries.

Expected Lineup: Placide; Arcus, Ade, Delcroix, Lacroix; Bellegarde, Pierre; Deedson, Casimir, Providence; Isidor.

Scotland

Scotland have suffered a big setback, with Billy Gilmour out of the tournament after going off during the 4-1 friendly win against Curacao on 30 May, and Tyler Fletcher has been brought in to replace him. I think Steve Clarke still has plenty of quality to win this with room to spare, with Scott McTominay and John McGinn powering the midfield and Andy Robertson setting the tone from left back. Che Adams is racing to recover from a thigh injury, which might give Lyndon Dykes the start up front. I expect Scotland to have most of the ball and wear Haiti down once the hour has passed.

Expected Lineup: Gordon; Hickey, Hendry, McKenna, Robertson; Ferguson, Christie, McTominay; Gannon-Doak, McGinn; Dykes.

Scotland have the class, the know how and the danger from set pieces to collect three points, although Haiti will make them work for it. I see a careful opening half, then Scotland taking charge after the interval, with McTominay or McGinn the likeliest to open the scoring. My forecast: Haiti 0 Scotland 2.

Under 2.5 Goals (1.88)

My pick is Under 2.5 Goals, as I expect Haiti to defend deep and try to frustrate, and Scotland under Clarke have been steady rather than prolific in their recent qualifiers. With Gilmour missing and Adams a doubt, I see Scotland winning in a controlled fashion, 1-0 or 2-0, instead of running riot. At 1.88 it is the best value available.