Scotland vs Brazil FIFA Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips (June 24, 2026)

Scotland vs Brazil Prediction

We are going to kick things off with our Scotland v Brazil prediction. Brazil look well-placed to claim their second win of the tournament and put themselves in with a great chance of topping the group ahead of Morocco, who face Haiti at the same time as this match. They have two of the best centre-backs in world football in Marquinhos and Gabriel, and they will revel in the physicality the Scots will surely bring to the game in Miami. Lucas Paqueta provides the legs in midfield and complements the football intelligence of Bruno Guimaraes and the defensive nous of Casemiro.

They also possess a potentially lethal frontline, with Matheus Cunha hitting two against Haiti. He will be flanked by Vinicius Junior and Raphinha if he is fit, two of the best forwards in the world. That strength in the forward line could prove decisive, especially with the ball-carrying ability of the Brazilian front three.

Scotland will hope a narrow defeat will be enough for them to secure qualification, but they haven’t shown much in this World Cup to date, and we think Brazil may want to make a statement in Miami.

Therefore, our Scotland v Brazil World Cup prediction is for a Brazil win and the match to have over 2.5 goals.

Scotland vs Brazil Betting Odds

When we look at some of the top betting odds on offer for the Scotland v Brazil match, we can see that Brazil are heavy favourites to secure their second win of the competition. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are priced at around 1.37 to claim the win in Miami, while Steve Clarke’s Scotland are available at around 8.00 with many of the top betting sites.

For those that think a disciplined Scottish defensive effort can yield a draw for the Scots, a result which would give them a great chance of securing at least one of the third-place qualifying spots, the draw is offered at 5.10.

Below are the latest Scotland v Brazil odds from five major betting sites available during the World Cup. To find out about any of the sites listed, check out our bookmakers reviews page.

Result

Scotland to Win

8.25

8.00

8.00

8.00

8.00

Brazil to Win

1.36

1.36

1.37

1.37

1.37

Draw

4.80

4.75

5.10

5.10

5.10

Both Teams to Score

2.12

2.05

2.10

2.10

2.10

Over 2.5 Goals

1.80

1.78

1.80

1.80

1.80

Result

Scotland to Win

8.25

8.00

8.00

8.00

8.00

Brazil to Win

1.36

1.36

1.37

1.37

1.37

Draw

4.80

4.75

5.10

5.10

5.10

Both Teams to Score

2.12

2.05

2.10

2.10

2.10

Over 2.5 Goals

1.80

1.78

1.80

1.80

1.80

Scotland Squad Form

Scotland are in a potentially perilous position ahead of this match with Brazil. Lose and they will finish with 3 points, which might be enough for them to get through as one of the third-place finishers. If they lose heavily, though, it will severely damage their chances of qualifying. Obviously if they win, they will be through to the knock-out rounds of the World Cup for the very first time in their history. With regard to team news, Scotland will hope to have a full squad to choose from, with Aaron Hickey and Scott McKenna recovering from knocks.

Scotland Players to Watch

As part of our Scotland v Brazil preview, we will now look at three Scotland players we think will be vital to their hopes of securing qualification to the knock-out stages.

• Andy Robertson: The Scotland captain’s leadership and influence will be key against Brazil. We think they may be under pressure for much of the match, so Robertson is going to be instrumental in organising his defence but also giving them the confidence to try and hit Brazil on the counter.
• John McGinn: Another who has a major influence on this Scottish team is the Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn. McGinn scored their winner against Haiti in game 1, and Scottish fans all over the world would love to see him pop up with another one against Brazil.
• Scott McTominay: McTominay is probably Scotland’s biggest weapon from midfield, so Scottish fans will surely want to see him playing higher up the pitch than he has been so far. The Napoli man combines physicality, aerial strength and an ability to make great runs into the box, something he has been able to master in a Scotland jersey down the years.

Brazil Squad Form

Brazil needed a response after their 1-1 draw with Morocco in game 1, and Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to replace Igor Thiago with Matheus Cunha and Roger Ibanez with Danilo paid off as Cunha scored twice in a 3-0 win over Haiti. The only negative was Raphinha being forced off with an apparent hamstring injury before half time.

Brazil Players to Watch

Below are three players we think Brazil will look to as they bid for another win which could secure them top spot in Group C.

• Lucas Paqueta: The former West Ham midfielder adds flair, tactical flexibility and a high work rate to Brazil’s midfield alongside Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes.
• Matheus Cunha: The Manchester United forward had a big impact in Brazil’s second match. He scored twice in his first start of the tournament and adds creativity, unpredictability and work rate to Brazil’s attack when he plays.
• Vinicius Junior: Brazil’s talisman has had a good start to the tournament scoring in both games. He is without doubt one of the world’s most feared attackers, with his skill, direct running and pace a constant threat to opposition defences.

Scotland vs Brazil Predicted Lineups

With regard to the Scotland v Brazil lineups, below are the two lineups both managers sent out in their second matches against Morocco and Haiti, respectively. Scotland could bring in Aaron Hickey to replace Nathan Patterson and maybe change to a back 5, with Kieran Tierney switching to left centre-back. That might be wise if they want to try and be solid and compact. Raphinha went off injured against Haiti so Rayan could come in for him, especially with Neymar still looking for fitness as the World Cup progresses.

Scotland v Brazil - H2H Stats

The Scotland v Brazil head to head history is particularly one-sided in favour of the South Americans. In World Cups, Brazil have won 3 out of the 4 meetings, with Scotland picking up a 0-0 draw in 1974.

Below you can see the stats from the last three meetings between the two teams.