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

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Scotland meet Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday, kicking off at 00:00 CAT. A win over Haiti has put Scotland top of Group C, while Morocco earned a creditable 1-1 draw with Brazil. All of our World Cup betting tips are in our dedicated section.

Scotland

Scotland got off to a dream start, with John McGinn deciding a close game against Haiti to put them top of the group. I think Steve Clarke will once more put defensive solidity first, with Hendry and Hanley leading the back line and Robertson supplying width going forward from left back. Scott McTominay is their biggest scoring threat from the middle of the park, and the squad got through the first game with no new injuries. As I see it, Scotland will drop off, stay narrow and try to frustrate a Morocco team packed with flair.

Expected Lineup: Gunn; Robertson, Hendrey, Hanley, Hickey; McGinn, Ferguson McTominay, Gannon-Deak; Adams, Shankland

Morocco

Ismael Saibari put Morocco in front against Brazil, and although they could not see it out, a draw was still a decent outcome. They are aware that victory here would leave them in a strong spot in the group. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi still builds the Atlas Lions around Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz, with Diaz bringing real class in the final third. Crucially, the camp has no new injury worries. In my view Morocco have the better individuals and should pose more danger, even against a disciplined Scotland back line.

Expected Lineup: Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari.

Scotland will make this hard work, and a low scoring draw would not surprise me, but I keep returning to the big difference in attacking quality between the two teams. I think Morocco will find a way past a stubborn Scottish defence and then hold on for a clean sheet. My forecast: Morocco 1 Scotland 0.

Under 2.5 Goals (1.66)

Scotland won a cautious first game without conceding while scoring just once, and Steve Clarke will look to keep things tight again against stronger opposition. Morocco have the quality to win but seldom thrash teams, and a slow, low scoring afternoon fits how both sides are likely to play this. I think under 2.5 goals is the safest angle in a match that should be decided by one key moment.