Denmark vs Scotland match review, 1:45 a.m. September 6: "The Tin Soldiers" open fire

Denmark vs Scotland form

Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is considered quite balanced, with no truly outstanding faces.

Of course, in many criteria, Denmark is still rated the highest. The team from the Nordic region has a well-balanced squad of players, most of whom are playing in the top 5 leagues of the old continent.

On the FIFA rankings, Denmark is currently ranked 21st, which means it is quite far ahead of the remaining opponents such as Greece (39), Scotland (47) and Belarus (97). The "Nordic Dynamite" itself has participated in 5/7 recent World Cup finals, including the 2 most recent world football festivals.

In the last two Euros, Denmark have passed the group stage, reaching the semi-finals and the round of 16. These results are truly impressive when compared to the remaining opponents in the group.

But speaking at a press conference before the opening match in Group C, coach Brian Riemer was still very cautious and asked his players to maintain the highest level of concentration and handle each match well.

To gain an advantage in the race to the top of the table, Denmark need to prove their ability soon by defeating direct rival Scotland.

The home team's recent form has not been bad. In the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, Hojbjerg and his teammates advanced to the quarter-finals and were only stopped by Portugal in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

In two friendly matches held in June, coach Riemer and his team defeated Northern Ireland (2-1) and Lithuania (5-0) to prepare well mentally and in form for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

On the other hand, Scotland has been absent from the World Cup since 1998. The football scene in the UK has clearly shown signs of decline over the past two decades. Along with the declining performance of the national team, top Scottish teams such as Celtic and Rangers have also gradually lost their position in continental competitions.

In the 2024/25 Nations League, Scotland only finished 3rd in Group A1. The defeat to Greece in the play-off match forced Andy Robertson and his teammates to accept a ticket to play in League B next season.

Scotland's 3-1 defeat to Iceland and 4-0 win over Liechtenstein at FIFA Days in June were telling, and with their current poor form, it will be difficult for Steve Clarke's men to leave Copenhagen with points.

The home advantage has played a significant role in recent clashes between Denmark and Scotland. In particular, the last 5 encounters have seen home teams win (3 for Scotland and 2 for Denmark).

Denmark vs Scotland squad information

Denmark: No notable faces are missing.

Scotland: Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon is absent due to injury.

Expected lineup Denmark vs Scotland

Denmark: Schmeichel; Kristensen, Andersen, Vestergaard, Dorgu; Hojbjerg, Hjulmand; Dreyer, Dolberg, Damsgaard; Hojlund

Scotland: Gunn; Ralston, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson; Gilmour, McLean, Christie, McTominay, McGinn, Adams

Prediction: 2-1

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