Scotland vs North Macedonia Tips, Predictions & Latest Odds
Scotland host North Macedonia at Hampden Park on Friday night in the Nations League, so here are our picks for the game, part of today's football betting tips.
Scotland are third in League B Group 1 on four points, three behind Slovenia in the promotion play-off spot, and won the reverse fixture 2-0 in Skopje in October through goals from Kieron Bowie and a John McGinn penalty.
North Macedonia are bottom without a point, have lost five in a row and have failed to score in their last eight games.
Scotland are without Scott McKenna and have a doubt over Stephen Welsh, while Scott McTominay is expected to return after heart surgery.
North Macedonia have left Bojan Miovski out of their squad.
Scotland vs North Macedonia Tips
Here are our tips for Friday's Nations League game, along with the best free bets to use on them.
Tip 1: John McGinn to score a goal
McGinn has scored once in four Nations League games, the penalty in the 2-0 win in Skopje, and has four shots on target in 795 Premier League minutes for Aston Villa this season.
He is expected to start in midfield behind McTominay and Oli McBurnie against a North Macedonia side that has conceded 10 goals in four group games.
Tip 2: Ben Doak to provide an assist
Doak has two assists and 12 key passes, 2.5 per 90, in 433 minutes for Bournemouth this season, and he has started all four of Scotland's Nations League games.
He is expected to start on the left of the front line against a North Macedonia side that has failed to score in eight games.
Tip 3: Mario Mladenovski to commit 2 or more fouls
Mladenovski has started both of his Nations League games for North Macedonia, committing two fouls and picking up a yellow card in the 2-0 defeat to Scotland in Skopje.
He is expected to start in a back four that will be under pressure from the kick-off, and Slovak referee Michal Ocenas averages around 25 fouls a game.
Scotland vs North Macedonia Odds
Compare the latest odds from leading UK betting sites below for tonight's clash at Hampden.
Where to Watch Scotland vs North Macedonia
Read on to see how to watch Friday's Nations League game.
TV Channel
The game is live on BBC Two and BBC Scotland in the UK, with coverage starting at 7:30pm.
Live Stream Information
UK viewers can stream the match on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website for free.
Scotland vs North Macedonia Match Information
Kick-Off Time
Scotland vs North Macedonia kicks off at 7:45pm UK time.
Fixture Date
The game is a Nations League League B Group 1 match on Friday 13th November 2026, with Scotland chasing a promotion play-off place.
Stadium
The match is at Hampden Park in Glasgow, home of Scotland.
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