Match: FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers-Denmark vs. Scotland
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Local Kick-off Time: September 5, 20:45
Handicap Prediction (Asian Handicap): Denmark -1
Match Result Prediction (European Handicap): Home Win (Denmark)
Predicted Scores: 2-1, 3-1, 3-2
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5
Comprehensive Analysis
Denmark and Scotland were drawn in the same group for the previous FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, and fate has paired them together again in this World Cup European Qualifiers group. In the last World Cup Qualifiers, Denmark dominated their group with 9 wins and 1 loss in 10 matches, easily securing first place and direct qualification for the World Cup. Their only defeat was a 0-2 away loss to Scotland, but this occurred after they had already locked in qualification. For Scotland, their only loss was a 0-2 away defeat to Denmark—resulting in them finishing second, entering the play-offs, and ultimately being eliminated, missing out on the World Cup.
Denmark currently ranks 21st in the FIFA World Rankings, while Scotland sits at 47th. For this opening home qualifier, Denmark has called up several players from Europe’s top five leagues, including Andreas Christensen (Barcelona), Rasmus Hojlund (on loan to Napoli this summer), and Yussuf Poulsen (Brighton). Christian Eriksen, who left Manchester United at the end of his contract this summer, was not included in the squad as he has been without a club and inactive since his departure.Scotland’s squad also features players from top five leagues, such as Callum McGregor, Andrew Robertson, and John McGinn. However, only McGregor is in consistent form—Robertson has been reduced to a substitute at Liverpool, and McGinn has struggled to find form at Aston Villa this new season.
Summary
For this opening home World Cup Qualifier, Asian bookmakers have opened with Denmark -1, a relatively deep handicap. Although the odds for Denmark are currently high, Denmark has only lost once at home in their last 10 matches (a Nations League defeat to Spain) and has even beaten a full-strength Portugal side. Scotland, meanwhile, has seen a noticeable decline in strength over the past two years. Therefore, this match is expected to favor a home win for Denmark.
