Denmark vs Scotland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Denmark vs Scotland

Denmark host Scotland in this World Cup qualifying game at Parken, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 5 September 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back Scotland to Cause Denmark Problems

We’re siding with Scotland on the Asian Handicap +1 at -118, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Denmark. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

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Scotland Too Good for Denmark in Last H2H

Denmark were defeated in their last game. Away from home in the Nations League, they suffered a 5-2 extra-time loss (3-2 after 90 mins) against Portugal at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Red and Whites had four shots on target and 41% possession, with Rasmus Kristensen and Christian Eriksen scoring one goal each.

Scotland were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 3-0 at home to Greece in the Nations League at Hampden Park. Steve Clarke's team recorded 55% possession and had five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Scotland overcame Denmark in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-0 home triumph at Hampden Park.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Denmark	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Scotland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Denmark have had 45.5% possession, 476.6 passes and 6.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.3 corners.

Top goalscorers Christian Eriksen and Gustav Isaksen have found the net 2 times, with Rasmus Kristensen scoring 1. Leading assistor is Andreas Skov Olsen with 3, while goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has 5 clean sheets.

Scotland have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.9 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.1% possession, 448.4 passes, 3.5 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts.

Scott McTominay got 4 goals, John McGinn notched 2, while Andrew Robertson and two other players scored 1. John Souttar, Ben Gannon Doak and Kenny McLean are top assists providers with 1, while Craig Gordon has recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Denmark vs Scotland Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Denmark vs Scotland with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Scotland look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at -118. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this World Cup qualifying match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest World Cup qualifying data.

Key Denmark vs Scotland stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Scotland in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Scotland in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Scotland in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Denmark in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Denmark in 8 of their last 10 games.

Scotland +1 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Denmark 1 - 1 Scotland

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +600 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Scott McTominay Over 0.5 Shots On Target -137

Scott McTominay (Scotland) has finished with at least one shot on goal in five straight games. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -137 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Scott McTominay Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Shots

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

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John McGinn to Score +525

John McGinn (Scotland) has managed two goals in his past four matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +525.

Latest John McGinn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Shots

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Denmark Over 5.5 Corners -150

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Denmark in five straight home matches, while the previous 5 Scotland away games have seen them concede an average of 6.40 corners. We’re going to select the Overs for Denmark Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -150.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Denmark

Total

11.40 6.10 5.30

Home

10.80 8.20 2.60

Away

11.30 6.60 4.70

Scotland

Total

9.50 3.50 6.00

Home

8.70 4.40 4.30

Away

8.10 3.10 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-103

Denmark Corners

Over 5.5

-150

Under 5.5

+110

Scotland Corners

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-294

X

+750

2

+310

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Denmark vs Scotland Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Denmark Victory

The bookies have Denmark as -185 favourites for this World Cup qualifying clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 65% likely to win. For those wanting to back Scotland, you will find +500 about this outsider.

For those wanting an alternative, Denmark are +115 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Scotland being priced up at +460 and the draw is +133.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -132 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-185

X

+300

2

+500

Half-Time Result

1

+115

X

+133

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-435

X2

+133

Draw No Bet

1

-500

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-104

2 Hcp +1

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-132

Mika Biereth Heads First Goalscorer Market

Favourite Mika Biereth is available at +420 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Mika Biereth (Denmark)

First

+195

Anytime

+420

Kasper Dolberg (Denmark)

First

+240

Anytime

+500

Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)

First

+245

Anytime

+500

Anders Dreyer (Denmark)

First

+250

Anytime

+540

Victor Jensen (Denmark)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Matt O'Riley (Denmark)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Albert Gronbaek (Denmark)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Andreas Skov Olsen (Denmark)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Ché Adams (Scotland)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

George Hirst (Scotland)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Denmark)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Joakim Mæhle (Denmark)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Patrick Dorgu (Denmark)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

John McGinn (Scotland)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Lyndon Dykes (Scotland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Kieron Bowie (Scotland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ben Doak (Scotland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Ryan Christie (Scotland)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Lennon Miller (Scotland)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Andreas Christensen (Denmark)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Mika Biereth (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+125

Kasper Dolberg (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+120

Anders Dreyer (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-110

Victor Jensen (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-111

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Matt O'Riley (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-119

Albert Gronbaek (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-123

Andreas Skov Olsen (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-147

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Denmark)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Ché Adams (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

George Hirst (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Joakim Mæhle (Denmark)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-303

Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Lyndon Dykes (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Patrick Dorgu (Denmark)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

John McGinn (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Kieron Bowie (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Ben Doak (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Ryan Christie (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Lennon Miller (Scotland)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Andreas Christensen (Denmark)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-909

Mika Biereth (Denmark)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Anders Dreyer (Denmark)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Albert Gronbaek (Denmark)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Denmark)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Denmark)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

George Hirst (Scotland)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Ché Adams (Scotland)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Skov Olsen (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Matt O'Riley (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Joakim Mæhle (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

John McGinn (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Lyndon Dykes (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Ferguson (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Kieron Bowie (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Christie (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Lennon Miller (Scotland)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Denmark Stats

Scotland Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 44.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Denmark vs Scotland Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Denmark vs Scotland team news. We’ll update you on the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups as well as all recent injury developments.