"Best odds: 4/5 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Scotland and Denmark will battle for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet at Hampden Park on Tuesday evening. Despite losing on Saturday, the hosts still have a chance to qualify automatically: Scotland must win to reach next year's finals, while Denmark only need a draw. Scotland Two hard-fought home victories over Belarus and Greece last month lifted Scotland to 10 points, level with Denmark at the top of Group C."
"That ambition looked doomed when Steve Clarke's men fell 3-0 behind against already-eliminated Greece at the weekend, but a dramatic twist in Copenhagen revived their hopes. While Denmark squandered their chance to seal qualification, goals from Ben Doak and Ryan Christie gave Scotland a lifeline in Piraeus, and they came close to an equaliser several times. Che Adams missed a golden opportunity, and Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos denied Scott McTominay and George Hirst from close range, leaving Scotland to settle for a 3-2 defeat."
"Injury withdrawals have hit the squad, with Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller sidelined, but Angus Gunn's absence has caused the most concern. Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 42, returned to action against Greece after a long layoff, making seven saves despite being partly at fault for the third goal. He is expected to keep his place on Tuesday. Clarke may tweak his lineup after another inconsistent display. Adams could lose his starting spot following missed chances, while Christie has scored in consec"
Scotland face Denmark at Hampden Park with first place in Group C on the line; a Scottish win secures automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while a draw suffices for Denmark. Scotland sit level with Denmark on 10 points after home wins over Belarus and Greece. Scotland trailed 3-0 to Greece but narrowed the deficit to 3-2 thanks to Ben Doak and Ryan Christie, aided by a surprising result elsewhere that keeps top-spot hopes alive. Injuries have affected the squad, with Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller out and Angus Gunn unavailable. Veteran Craig Gordon is expected to start.
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