Scotland vs Denmark: World Cup Qualification betting tips, odds & predictions

Ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park, Ladbrokes shares its top Scotland vs Denmark betting tips, odds, and predictions.

With just one point separating the sides before kick off, the final game of Group C is nothing less than an all-or-nothing showdown, with the winner progressing to the 2026 World Cup - and the loser having to settle for a play-off place.

With September's meeting ending all square, this one should be a cracking watch. Read on for our expert predictions and betting tips below.

So often the man to rise to the occasion for Scotland, John McGinn's 20 international goals have him inside the top five of his country's all-time top scorers - and we're backing him to add to his tally here with a first Scotland goal since November 2024.

The Aston Villa captain has had a decent time in front of goal for his club this season, and he's as close to a guaranteed starter as you could ever get in international football. Steve Clarke tends to play him higher up the pitch for Scotland, getting him in the box and closer to the goal - so on such a huge night of football, he's the man we're tipping to step up.

Having to rescue a point at home to Belarus on Saturday certainly isn't what Denmark would have envisioned, with this clash in Scotland now carrying severe pressure. Mikkel Damsgaard scored in that 2-2 draw, and we're expecting him to test Craig Gordon with 1 or more shots on target at Hampden Park.

The Brentford playmaker will look to be at the heart of everything Denmark do on Tuesday night, and while he's perhaps better known for creating chances, we're tipping him to get on the end of one himself. Denmark carry real threat going forward, with the likes of Damsgaard, Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund (if fit) all possessing the quality to hurt their hosts. In a full-blooded affair, Damsgaard's intelligence should help him find space in the final third - allowing him to hit the target.

Looking at the card markets now, and we think Patrick Dorgu could be a smart pick, with the Manchester United defender picking up two yellow cards in his last three Premier League games. The Dane is never too far away from the referee's book, and coming up against the trickery of Ryan Christie and Ben Gannon Doak, Ladbrokes is expecting Dorgu to struggle.

With so much on the line, Scotland vs Denmark is sure to be a game of real grit, with strong tackles flying in around the park. Scotland will look to make it incredibly hostile, and have to let Denmark know they're in a battle from minute one - which is likely to encourage the visitors to perform at full throttle themselves. With that in mind, we think Dorgu could well be in the referee's firing line, with a mistimed tackle or two earning him a card.

Finally, to wrap up our Scotland vs Denmark betting tips, we're taking a look at the match betting - and we're predicting that Scotland will record a famous win, qualifying automatically for their first World Cup since 1998. After the weekend's loss in Greece, Scotland have everything to prove - and we're backing them to perform.

In front of 50,000+ at Hampden Park, under the lights, with key players including John McGinn, Andy Robertson and Scott McTominay fit and ready to go, the Tartan Army will massively fancy their chances. Denmark's last visit to Glasgow ended in defeat back in 2021, and Scotland know a repeat of that night will see them book their spot at next summer's showpiece. It's going to be an unmissable match, and with the potential to become one of Scotland's greatest nights in recent memory, we're expecting this one to go their way.

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