In a key Group C encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Scotland face Morocco on 19 June 2026, with both sides chasing qualification momentum.
Scotland sit top of the group after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti, their first World Cup win in 28 years, while Morocco come in buoyed by a strong 1-1 draw against Brazil.
A victory would put Scotland into the Round of 32, while Morocco will look to turn their possession-heavy style into a crucial win.
Read through our Scotland vs Morocco prediction before committing to a bet.
Scotland vs Morocco prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Scotland vs Morocco prediction below:
Under 2.5 Goals
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Morocco is tipped to come out on top, with 18% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Scotland vs Morocco: head-to-head
Scotland and Morocco share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Scotland at the 2026 World Cup
Scotland arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Scottish National Team:
At the World Cup:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)
0 goals conceded at the World Cup (0 per game)
Scottish National Team in 2026
7 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Lawrence Shankland with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Andrew Robertson with 2
Morocco at the 2026 World Cup
Morocco go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Morocco National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
1 point(s) per game on average
1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Morocco National Team in 2026
11 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 0 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Ayoub El Kaabi with 4 goal(s)
Most assists: Achraf Hakimi with 3
Scotland vs Morocco statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Scotland
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
-0.01 | 0 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
0.43 | 0 | 1.43 |
Morocco
International - World Cup
Scotland vs Morocco probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Scotland vs Morocco prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Scotland Predicted XI: Angus Gunn, Aaron Hickey, John Souttar, Scott McKenna, Andy Robertson, Ryan Christie, Billy Gilmour, Ben Gannon-Doak, Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Ché Adams
Morocco Predicted XI: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, Neil El Aynaoui, Brahim Díaz, Ismael Saibari, Ayoub El Kaab
How to watch Scotland vs Morocco live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Scotland vs Morocco live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 23:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Scotland vs Morocco:
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Match details: Scotland vs Morocco
🆚 Fixture Scotland vs Morocco
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Friday, 19/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 23:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Gillette Stadium, 1388 One Patriot Place
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