Denmark vs Scotland Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Denmark vs Scotland Preview

• Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: 5th September, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 6:45 PM GMT
• Venue: Parken (Copenhagen, Denmark)

The Denmark vs Scotland game is all set to be played at the iconic Parken in Copenhagen, on 5th September 2025. This will be the first group stage match for both teams, as they eye a place in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2026. While Denmark had been a part of the previous two World Cups, Scotland will be aiming to get back to the mega event for the first time in this century, with their most recent appearance coming back in 1998.

Brian Riemer's Denmark have enjoyed a good run heading into this clash. In their last five encounters, they have won three, drawn one, and lost only one game. They have defeated teams like Portugal, Northern Ireland, and Lithuania, which will give them a morale booster ahead of the Scotland game.

Steve Clarke's Scotland have a challenge, which is to head back into the World Cup.

Like Denmark, they too have won three of their last five games, and that too, against teams like Greece, Poland, and Liechtenstein. But in two of their last three fixtures, they went down to Iceland and Greece. However, the 4-0 triumph over Liechtenstein in June will be the type of outing they will aim against the Danes.

Denmark News

Denmark will be missing out on the services and experience of Christian Eriksen. Riemer refrained from picking the 33-year-old since he has yet to find a new club, and a lack of training might cause problems for him to adapt to the team. Midfielder Christian Norgaard will also be unavailable throughout the international break due to an injury. Victor Jensen, who would have had his probable debut for the nation, is also injured and not picked.

Scotland News

Clarke will have a fit contingent to choose from. Moreover, there are no major exclusions in the squad, and the likes of Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney, and Andy Robertson would be big names to look out for in the contingent. The only ‘big’ inclusion is that of right-back Aaron Hickey, who returns to the national camp after almost two years.

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Denmark vs Scotland Predicted Lineups

Denmark Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Kasper Schmeichel

Defenders: Rasmus Kristensen, Jannik Vestergaard, Joachim Andersen, Patrick Dorgu

Midfielders: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Matt O'Riley, Morten Hjulmand

Forwards: Anders Dreyer, Rasmus Hojlund, Kasper Dolberg

Scotland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Angus Gunn

Defenders: Anthony Ralston, Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna, Andy Robertson

Midfielders: Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Lewis Ferguson, Scott McTominay, Ryan Hirst

Forwards: Che Adams

Denmark vs Scotland Head-to-Head Record

In the last five meetings, Scotland have been the more successful side with three victories. The other two games went in Denmark's favour.

Key players to watch in Denmark vs Scotland

Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark)

Rasmus Hojlund is expected to be Denmark's main man up front, and Riemer will be looking up to him for goals. He did not enjoy a great 2024-25 club season at Manchester United (10 goals in 52 matches), which was followed by a loan transfer to Napoli a few days ago. And now, he is all set to perform for the national team, for whom he has scored eight goals in 26 appearances.

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Ever since leaving Manchester United, McTominay has been in great form. He was adjudged the Most Valuable Player in the 2024-25 season in Serie A, after leading Napoli to the title. The 28-year-old recorded 12 goals and six assists in 34 Serie A matches last term, and this season, he has already scored once in two fixtures. Clarke will be hoping McTominay continues his scintillating form for his nation when they face Denmark on Friday.

Denmark vs Scotland Prediction

While it is tough to say which team will emerge victorious, we can say that there will be no favourites or underdogs in this clash.

Predicted Score: Denmark 1-1 Scotland

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