UEFA Nations League

FYR Macedonia

03 Oct 2026 19:45

Scotland

Prediction:

Scotland to win 1.73

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FYR Macedonia vs Scotland Predictions, Picks & Odds – 03/10/2026

UEFA Nations League · 3

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2: Scotland to win

1.73 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 01 Oct 2026 at 21:36 · Odds are subject to change

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North Macedonia's troubles run deep. Goce Sedloski's side have lost their opening two Nations League fixtures without finding the net, extending a barren run to six consecutive matches without scoring across all competitions. That drought weighs heavily on a squad already short of confidence, and the pressure on the coach is mounting with every blank outing. A home fixture offers some respite, but the hosts desperately need to rediscover their attacking edge.

Scotland arrive with cautious optimism under new coach Sébastien Pocognoli, who is still searching for his first competitive victory. A draw and a defeat from their opening two group matches leave the Scots needing a result here. Recent form beyond the Nations League has been encouraging, with three successive wins providing momentum. The returns of Ben Doak, Lyndon Dykes, and Aaron Hickey from injury bolster their options considerably heading into this crucial away fixture.

Scotland's away win at 1.73 represents the standout selection here. North Macedonia have lost both of their opening group fixtures and, more tellingly, have gone six consecutive matches without finding the net. That barren run points to a side devoid of confidence in the final third, and Goce Sedloski's position looks increasingly fragile.

Sébastien Pocognoli's Scotland arrive with genuine momentum, having won three of their last five outings. The returns of Ben Doak, Lyndon Dykes, and Aaron Hickey significantly strengthen the squad. Fresh attacking legs and a reliable left-back option give the Scots a depth North Macedonia simply cannot match at present.

The under 2.5 goals line at 1.73 also warrants attention given the hosts' chronic inability to score. A controlled Scottish victory by a single goal looks the likeliest outcome, with the visitors content to manage proceedings once ahead. Backing the away win alongside the unders offers a solid combination rooted in the form of both sides.

Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about FYR Macedonia vs Scotland

• North Macedonia scoreless in six consecutive matches
• Scotland won three of last five fixtures
• Doak and Dykes boost Scottish attack options

A 4-2-3-1 against a 3-4-1-2 shapes up as an intriguing tactical contest in Skopje. Elif Elmas sits at the heart of North Macedonia's midfield structure, tasked with dictating tempo, while Scotland's back three will look to give Scott McTominay and Lewis Ferguson the platform to press high and disrupt the hosts' build-up play.

Both lineups carry a probable rather than confirmed status, drawn from the same single source, so a degree of caution is warranted before kickoff. Andy Robertson's overlapping role on the left flank could prove decisive in stretching a Macedonian defensive block that will likely sit compact and look to hit on the counter.

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What time is FYR Macedonia vs Scotland?

FYR Macedonia vs Scotland kicks off at 19:45 local time on Saturday 3 October 2026.

Where is FYR Macedonia vs Scotland being played?

The confirmed venue for this fixture is still to be determined by UEFA.

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