Scotland vs Morocco World Cup prediction, betting odds tips, match preview & lineups World Cup 2026!
Scotland vs Morocco prediction today? In todays FIFA World Cup match, Group C showdown when Scotland take on Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Both sides made encouraging starts to their campaigns Scotland edged Haiti 1-0 thanks to John McGinn’s deflected strike, while Morocco produced a superb performance to draw 1-1 with five-time champions Brazil meaning Friday’s clash is a genuine Group C decider with knockout qualification potentially on the line.
Scotland vs Morocco World Cup match will be played on Friday, 19 June 2026 and the kick-off time is 18:00 ET / 23:00 BST / 23:00 Rabat at Boston Stadium, Foxborough.
The Scots arrive with three precious points already banked and history within reach victory would secure their first-ever World Cup knockout appearance.
Morocco, meanwhile, will be aiming to build on their statement draw against Brazil and reaffirm their status as one of world football’s rising powers.
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— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 17, 2026
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Scotland vs Morocco odds and betting tips (1X2)
What are the Scotland vs Morocco predictions according to the winner odds?
| Odds Scotland vs Morocco 1X2 | ||
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 5.00 | 3.60 | 1.70 |
| Odds Scotland vs Morocco 1X, 12 & X2 | ||
| 1X | 12 | 2X |
| 2.05 | 1.30 | 1.18 |
| Odds Both Teams To Score (BTTS) | ||
| YES | NO | |
| 2.00 | 1.73 | |
| Odds To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals |
||
| O 2,5 | U 2,5 | |
| 1.90 | 1.90 | |
Scotland vs Morocco betting odds and tips – here is our Scotland vs Morocco predictions, odds and betting tips!
Scotland vs Morocco betting tips? Here are the best Scotland vs Morocco betting odds and our Morocco vs Scotland predictions and betting tips.
We expect Morocco to defeat Scotland at 1.70 with bet365. Below you can read the reasons behind our Scotland vs Morocco betting tips prediction. Watch & Bet on Football =>
Morocco arrive at this tournament with genuine belief after their historic 2022 campaign. Their 1-1 draw against Brazil was no fluke Morocco dominated possession in the first half, deservedly took the lead through Ismael Saibari’s delightful finish, and showed defensive resilience to hold firm against the five-time champions.
Captain Achraf Hakimi remains Morocco’s most important player. The Paris St-Germain full-back has been named in the squad despite a Champions League injury and is the reigning African footballer of the year.
Alongside him, the squad retains a strong core from the 2022 generation, including Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Noussair Mazraoui and Nayef Aguerd, while exciting talents like 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi and goalscorer Saibari add new energy.
Scotland, meanwhile, return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years with underdogs odds and have already achieved their first objective getting a victory on the board.
John McGinn’s deflected goal secured a precious 1-0 win over Haiti. Steve Clarke’s side have shown they can defend and grind out results, but improvements at the back will be necessary against a side of Morocco’s quality.
The Scots came up short against top-level opposition when losing 5-1 to Germany in the Euro 2024 opener, and this fixture represents a similar level of difficulty.
Scotland vs Morocco Winner Prediction Today
Our Scotland vs Morocco Full Time Result prediction is the Morocco to win at 1.70 with bet365.
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 5.00 | 3.60 | 1.70 |
Odds Scotland vs Morocco Both Teams To Score Goal (BTTS)
What are the best odds on both teams to score goals? We expect both teams not to score (BTTS No) at 1.73, with Scotland likely to adopt a defensive approach and Morocco’s quality suggesting they may keep a clean sheet.
| BTTS YES | BTTS NO |
| 2.00 | 1.73 |
Odds Morocco vs Scotland To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals
What are the best odds on over and under 2.5 goals? We expect under 2.5 goals at 1.90 in this World Cup fixture. Scotland’s defensive organisation and Morocco’s control of possession suggests a tighter contest.
| Over 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| 1.95 | 1.90 |
Scotland vs Morocco Correct Score Prediction
Our Scotland vs Morocco correct score prediction is Morocco to win 1-0 at 6.50 with bet365.
Scotland vs Morocco First Goal Scorer Prediction
Captain John McGinn with odds of 8.00 will be Scotland’s biggest threat, having already scored their only goal of the tournament.
| Scotland goal scorers | Score | First |
| John McGinn | 4.50 | 8.00 |
| Scott Mctominay | 5.00 | 9.00 |
| Che Adams | 5.50 | 10.00 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 6.00 | 12.00 |
Ismael Saibari with odds of 6.50 continued his excellent form with Morocco’s goal against Brazil and could be decisive once again.
| Morocco goal scorers | Score | First |
| Ismael Saibari | 3.00 | 6.50 |
| Brahim Diaz | 3.50 | 7.50 |
| Soufiane Rahimi | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Ayoub EI Kaabi | 4.50 | 10.00 |
Our Scotland vs Morocco first goal scorer prediction is that we expect Morocco’s Ismael Saibari to score first goal at 6.50 with bet365.
Reasons for Scotland vs Morocco predictions
Here are our reasons for our Scotland vs Morocco prediction and betting tips.
Morocco are deserved favourites with 1.70 with bet365 due to their outstanding tournament pedigree, squad depth and recent form.
The Atlas Lions have lost just once in their last 30 matches a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal and have arrived at the World Cup full of confidence. Their performance against Brazil demonstrated they belong among the world’s elite.
Hakimi is preparing for his third World Cup and remains the heartbeat of the Moroccan side. The squad has evolved from the pragmatic, defensively-solid team of 2022 to a more fluid, front-foot outfit under Ouahbi.
The coaching staff have highlighted Scotland’s resilience as a potential threat but believe Morocco’s superior quality across the pitch will prove decisive.
Scotland have gone 28 years without World Cup football and their opening victory was vital. The Tartan Army will be dreaming of a first-ever knockout appearance, but their unconvincing performance against Haiti suggests they may struggle against a side of Morocco’s calibre.
Despite Scotland’s resilience, Morocco’s superior technical quality, tournament experience and the momentum from their Brazil performance should prove decisive over 90 minutes.
Our Scotland vs Morocco prediction and betting odds tips
Here are our Scotland vs Morocco predictions and betting odds and our betting tips for the weekend match in the World Cup 2026.
| Market | Predictions | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time Result | Morocco Win | 1.70 |
| Both Teams To Score | No | 1.73 |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals | 1.90 |
| Correct Score | Morocco 1-0 Scotland | 6.50 |
| First Goalscorer | Ismael Saibari | 6.50 |
Scotland vs Morocco Head to Head Matches Results, Form & Predicted Lineups
Scotland and Morocco have met only once before at a World Cup. Morocco won that encounter 3-0 at France 1998, with goals from Abdeljalil Hadda and a brace from Salaheddine Bassir. Here is Scotland vs Morocco Head To Head Results:
| Games won by Scotland: | 0 |
| Games drawn: | 0 |
| Games won by Morocco: | 1 |
Scotland vs Morocco Previous Results
The only previous World Cup meeting between these nations came at France 1998, with Morocco running out 3-0 winners. Both sides knew a win could take them to the last 16, but Norway’s upset of Brazil in Marseille ensured neither side progressed.
Scotland vs Morocco last five matches
| Date | Matches | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | Scotland v Morocco | TBA | TBA | FIFA World Cup |
| 14 Jun 1998 | Scotland v Morocco | Morocco win | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup |
Scotland last five matches results and recent form
Scotland last 5 matches results and recent form: WWWLL
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Scotland vs Haiti | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 06 Jun 2026 | Scotland vs Bolivia | W | 2-0 | International Friendly |
| 30 May 2026 | Scotland vs Curacao | W | 4-1 | International Friendly |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Scotland vs Ivory Coast | L | 0-1 | International Friendly |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Scotland vs Japan | L | 0-1 | International Friendly |
Morocco last five matches results and recent form
Morocco last 5 matches results and recent form: DDWDD
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Morocco vs Brazil | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup |
| 07 Jun 2026 | Morocco vs Norway | D | 1-1 | International Friendly |
| 02 Jun 2026 | Morocco vs Madagascar | W | 2-1 | International Friendly |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Morocco vs Ecuador | D | 1-1 | International Friendly |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Morocco vs Ecuador | D | 1-1 | International Friendly |
Scotland vs Morocco team formations, predicted starting lineups & possible lineups today (XI)
Here are our Scotland vs Morocco predictions of the team formations and starting 11 lineups for the World Cup 2026 match today. Watch & Bet on Football =>
Scotland team formation (4-5-1)
Scotland are expected to abandon the 4-4-2 they deployed against Haiti and switch to a more defensive shape. We expect either a 4-5-1 or a switch to a back five, with Kieran Tierney likely to be fitted into the team.
Ryan Christie is expected to come into the starting line-up for his energy out of possession, with Lawrence Shankland likely to drop out.
Morocco team formation (4-3-3)
Morocco are expected to bring a fluid 4-3-3 formation. Ouahbi’s side will look to dominate possession and use the pace of Hakimi and Mazraoui on the flanks, with Saibari leading the attack supported by Brahim Diaz and Soufiane Rahimi.
Scotland vs Morocco Starting Lineups
Here are the predicted Scotland vs Morocco starting lineups today.
Scotland predicted starting lineup vs Morocco today
Scotland starting lineup XI (11): GK: Angus Gunn | RB: Aaron Hickey | CB: Grant Hanley | CB: Jack Hendry | LB: Andy Robertson | RM: Ben Gannon-Doak | CM: Scott McTominay | CM: John McGinn | CM: Ryan Christie | LM: Kieran Tierney | ST: Che Adams
Morocco predicted starting lineup vs Scotland today
Morocco starting XI (11): GK: Yassine Bounou | RB: Achraf Hakimi | CB: Nayef Aguerd | CB: Issa Diop | LB: Noussair Mazraoui | CM: Sofyan Amrabat | CM: Azzedine Ounahi | CM: Bilal El Khannouss | RW: Brahim Diaz | ST: Ismael Saibari | LW: Soufiane Rahimi
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