No previous meetings between these teams.
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1
Ismael Saibari1 - 2
John McGinn1
- 1Achraf Hakimi3
- 2Brahim Díaz3
- 3Neil El Aynaoui3
- 4Ismael Saibari3
- 5Lawrence Shankland2
- 6Ben Gannon-Doak2
- 7Scott McTominay2
- 8John McGinn2
- 9Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab1
- 10Ché Adams1
- 1Achraf Hakimi6
- 2Neil El Aynaoui3
- 3Bilal El Khannouss3
- 4Noussair Mazraoui3
- 5Ryan Christie2
- 6Soufiane Rahimi1
- 7Grant Hanley1
- 8Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab1
- 9Lawrence Shankland1
- 10Ayyoub Bouaddi1
Scotland will hope to find another positive result when they take on Morocco in Group C at the 2026 World Cup on Friday evening.
The Tartan Army got off to a great start, picking up a 1-0 over Haiti to give themselves a great chance of progression. Morocco, who drew their opening game 1-1 with Brazil, are a harder proposition, though, and Scotland will need to be at their best. Kick off is scheduled for 11pm (UK time) on Friday 19 June.
Scotland vs Morocco Predictions & Betting Tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brahim Diaz And Scott McTominay 1+ Shots On Target Each | 12/5 @ Betway (29.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | McTominay put together a stunning second campaign at Napoli, registering 117 attempts and 40 shots on target across 41 matches in 2025-26. He generates shot volume consistently – he struck the post with a curling effort against Haiti, showing he carries that shooting threat into international football too. He averaged 1.84 attempts per match in European qualifying, and Scotland will attack against a Morocco side that needs a positive result. Díaz, meanwhile, arrives in brilliant form. He scored 14 goals in 26 appearances for Morocco and won the Afcon Golden Boot with five goals in five group games. He also scored in Morocco’s most recent warm-up against Norway – arriving at this fixture full of confidence and as Morocco’s most dangerous creative outlet. |
| Morocco To Win & Both Teams To Score | 7/2 @ William Hill (22.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Morocco carry the superior squad quality and the statistical backing to win this fixture. The Atlas Lions have not lost a single game inside 90 minutes in over two years – nine wins from their last 13 matches. Morocco have found the net in nine consecutive World Cup matches, making them overwhelming favourites to score against Scotland’s backline. The BTTS element adds genuine value. Scotland have conceded in each of their last four competitive fixtures but scored eight goals across those four games – a record that shows real attacking ambition even against superior opposition. Scotland also sit top of Group C and need a result, which means Clarke cannot simply park the bus. McTominay struck the post against Haiti, and Scotland carry set-piece quality that can threaten any defence. |
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How both teams go into Scotland vs Morocco
Scotland
Scotland head into Friday’s match at Gillette Stadium carrying genuine momentum and historic opportunity. Their 1-0 win over Haiti marked the first time Scotland won a World Cup match since 1990 – a result that sent them top of Group C and generated enormous belief throughout the squad. A win on Friday would clinch Scotland’s place in the knockout round – a milestone the nation has never previously reached in eight World Cup appearances. Their pre-tournament form carried warning signs. Defeats to Japan and Ivory Coast in the spring exposed defensive vulnerability against quality, technically superior opposition.
However, Scotland saved their best for competitive football throughout qualifying. They qualified despite scoring just 13 qualifying goals – the lowest total of any group winner – conceding seven across the campaign. That reflects a side built on defensive resilience and clinical efficiency rather than attacking flair. Clarke’s team will set up deep, defend hard and look to hurt Morocco on the counter and at set pieces. The occasion demands Scotland’s best performance of the tournament – and everything is on the line in Boston on Friday night.
Morocco
Morocco arrive at Gillette Stadium on Friday carrying a performance that turned heads around the world. They took the game to Brazil from the first whistle – recording 12 shots within the opening 30 minutes, more than Brazil had conceded in any of their previous six full World Cup matches. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi urged his players not to fear Brazil – and his message clearly resonated. Their qualifying record adds further substance. Morocco went five from five in World Cup qualifying, scoring 12 goals and conceding just one – a flawless campaign that reflects a side built on resilience as much as flair.
Morocco have also found the net in nine consecutive World Cup matches – a run of scoring consistency that underlines their attacking threat at tournament level. The managerial change- Regragui replaced by Ouahbi in March 2026 – carries an element of uncertainty. But the squad retains its battle-hardened core from the 2022 semi-final run, and the performance against Brazil suggests that disruption has barely registered.
Scotland team news
Scotland head into Friday’s match in excellent shape from a fitness perspective. Scott McKenna returned to full training on Tuesday after missing the Haiti win with a calf injury, giving Clarke a full complement of players to select from. No Scotland players appear on the World Cup injury table heading into this fixture. Clarke faces one key tactical decision – whether to stick with the 4-4-2 that ground out the Haiti win or switch to a back three to cope with Morocco’s wide threats.
Clarke could well switch to a three-man defence for the clash, with McKenna’s return making that option now available. Angus Gunn keeps his place in goal, with Andrew Robertson captaining the side at left-back. Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland should continue as the attacking partnership, with Ryan Christie pushing hard from the bench.
Morocco team news
Morocco carry two notable injury concerns into Friday’s fixture. Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd both withdrew from the squad and were replaced by Amine Sbai and Marwane Saadane. Aguerd’s absence reshapes Morocco’s central defensive partnership significantly, with Chadi Riad and Issa Diop now expected to start alongside each other. Yassine Bounou also carries a doubt with an arm injury suffered against Brazil – a concern worth monitoring ahead of kick-off, though he remains Morocco’s first choice if fit.
Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui operated effectively as attacking full-backs against Brazil and should retain their roles on either side of that reshuffled back four. Ouahbi also faces a selection decision in attack – Ayoub El Kaabi started against Brazil, but Ezzalzouli’s withdrawal from the squad removes one option from the wide positions.
Head-to-Head: Last Meeting
These nations have only met once before, at the 1998 World Cup where Morocco ran out 3-0 winners.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 23/06/98 | Scotland 0-3 Morocco | World Cup |
Will Scotland continue their good form or will Morocco shine?
Another win here for Scotland would mean knockout football for the first time in their history. Morocco represent a difficult challenge, though.
We think the African side will have slightly too much for Scotland on Friday. Backing Morocco to win and both teams to score at 7/2 with William Hill looks the best value pick.
That being said, Scotland can be dangerous. Scott McTominay is the man to look out for for the Scots and the double of Brahim Diaz And Scott McTominay 1+ Shots On Target Each at 12/5 with Betway is well worth a poke.
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