Scotland vs Brazil, Worldcup 2026 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Cesar Ramos
- Assistant 1 Alberto Morin (Mexico)
- Assistant 2 Marco Bisguerra (Mexico)
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Canada | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Qatar | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Morocco | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Haiti | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | United States | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Australia | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Paraguay | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Turkey | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Germany | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Ecuador | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Curacao | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Japan | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Sweden | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Belgium | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | Egypt | 3 | 5 |
| 27 | Iran | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | Spain | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Uruguay | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | France | 3 | 9 |
| 34 | Norway | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | Senegal | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Iraq | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| 38 | Austria | 3 | 4 |
| 39 | Algeria | 3 | 4 |
| 40 | Jordan | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 3 | 7 |
| 42 | Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| 43 | Congo DR | 3 | 4 |
| 44 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | England | 3 | 7 |
| 46 | Croatia | 3 | 6 |
| 47 | Ghana | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Season Stats
| Scotland | Brazil | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 7 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 1 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 7 |
| 4 | Conceded | 1 |
| -3 | GD | +6 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.33 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Scotland this season
Scotland this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Brazil this season
Brazil this season
Scotland are 11th (3 pts). Brazil are 9th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Scotland
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Brazil
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Brazil
| Vinicius Junior | 4 G | 1 A |
| Matheus Cunha | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Hard Rock Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Scotland and Brazil.
- 5' With 3 assists to his name this season, John McGinn is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Brazil.
- 7' What a moment for Vinicius Junior! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' Brazil are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Vinicius Junior is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
- 27' Brazil international Rayan has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' Brazil is showing some good football. However, Brazil are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' Andrew Robertson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Scotland manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kieran Tierney is hanging Andrew Robertson on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' The Brazil Vinicius Junior breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 0-3!
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' Scotland are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Brazil's 4-3-3 shape.
- 60' What a moment for Matheus Cunha! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' That is a card for Brazil. Danilo Luiz da Silva will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' Fabinho is replacing Casemiro for the Brazil side.
- 71' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marquinhos, as he is very good at scoring at Hard Rock Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 76' The crowd applauds Matheus Cunha as he leaves the pitch. Neymar steps in for Brazil.
- 81' A tactical swap from Scotland — Ryan Christie on, Ben Doak off on 81 minutes.
- 82' Fabinho was booked on 82.
- 82' It is a substitution in Brazil team. Rayan is replaced by Endrick on 82 minute.
- 87' Scott McTominay has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 5 goals this season.
- 89' That is a card for Scotland. Ryan Christie will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Che Adams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lawrence Shankland on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Scotland Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 23
-
7
John McGinn ↓ Findlay Curtis 90'
- 13
- 26
- 19
-
20
Lawrence Shankland ↓ Che Adams 90'
- 22
-
17
Ben Doak ↓ Ryan Christie 81'
Bench
- 5
-
10
Che Adams ↑ 90'
- 16
- 21
-
6
Kieran Tierney ↑ 46'
-
24
Anthony Ralston ↑ 81'
-
11
Ryan Christie ↑ 81'
- 15
- 12
- 14
- 2
- 9
- 18
-
25
Findlay Curtis ↑ 90'
- 8
Coach
Steve Clarke
Brazil Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
20
Lucas Paqueta ↓ Martinelli 66'
- 8
- 1
- 13
- 4
- 3
-
16
Douglas Santos ↓ Alex Sandro 82'
-
9
Matheus Cunha ↓ Neymar 76'
- 7
- 5
- 26
Bench
- 2
- 24
- 15
- 12
-
17
Fabinho ↑ 66'
- 23
-
10
Neymar ↑ 76'
-
6
Alex Sandro ↑ 82'
- 14
-
22
Martinelli ↑ 66'
- 25
- 21
- 18
-
19
Endrick ↑ 82'
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.35
Scotland xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24
Brazil xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 73% + Brazil to win 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brazil win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Scotland or Draw
32%
Draw or Brazil
88%
Scotland or Brazil
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brazil win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
18.5%
0 – 1
16.8%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 4
7.5%
1 – 2
6.3%
1 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 5
3.4%
1 – 4
2.9%
1 – 0
2.1%
1 – 5
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Scotland
| Handicap | Scotland covers | Push | Brazil covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -0.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| +0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| +1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +2 | 44% | 24% | 32% |
| +2.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
Clean Sheet
Scotland keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Brazil keeps clean sheet
71%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.