Scotland vs Brazil prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 25, 2026
In the third round of the World Cup on June 25, 2026, a match will be played between the national teams of Scotland and Brazil. Both teams could use the points.
Scotland vs Brazil: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Scots are playing in the World Cup for the first time this century, despite having participated in the last two European Championships. In the autumn, they snatched first place in the qualifying group from Denmark at the last moment thanks to a head-to-head win. In friendly matches in 2026, they first lost twice, but then, before the tournament, defeated both Curaçao and Bolivia, scoring four goals in each. At the World Cup, a single goal from McGinn proved decisive against Haiti. Against a much stronger Morocco, the scenario was the opposite: they conceded early and never responded.
The Brazilians underperformed at the last World Cup, when a breakthrough was expected from them. Their qualification campaign was also lackluster, with coaching changes and only 28 points from eighteen matches. Only before the tournament did they manage, for the first time in a long while, to win three matches in a row—even if only in friendlies. In the championship, after conceding first to Morocco, they had to settle for a draw. Against Haiti, however, they secured a convincing victory with a brace from Matheus Cunha.
The British side averages two goals scored and concedes much fewer, at 1.1 per match. The Latin American powerhouse scores 2.6 per game, but also allows a fair amount—1.1 per match.
Previous Matches: Scotland vs Brazil
Their first meeting, at the 1974 World Cup, ended in a goalless draw. But in all four subsequent encounters, only the South Americans emerged victorious.
Ancelotti's squad is expected to win confidently. However, they have been rather uninspiring. We recommend betting on "total under 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Scotland vs Brazil: Key Statistics and Trends
- Scotland won three in a row before the previous round
- 50% of Scotland's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.1
- Brazil have won four out of their last five matches
- 70% of Brazil's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.7
Scotland vs Brazil: Possible Starting Lineups
Scotland plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Gunn - Robertson, Hendry, Hanley, Patterson - McTominay, Tierney - Ferguson, Christie, McGinn - Adams. Gilmour is forced to miss the tournament.
Brazil plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Alisson - Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Danilo - Lucas Paquetá, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães - Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha. The latter, however, is at risk of missing out, and Neymar's fitness is also in question. Wesley will definitely not play.
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