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Scotland vs FYR Macedonia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/11/2026
Scotland vs FYR Macedonia – Best bets of the match
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Scotland head into this crucial Nations League fixture riding a wave of three consecutive victories, a run that has reignited their promotion hopes from League B. Sébastien Pocognoli's side need a minimum of four points from their final two matches to stay in contention. The return of Scott McTominay, who has recovered from a heart procedure, is a significant boost, while captain Andy Robertson stands on the brink of surpassing Sir Kenny Dalglish's all-time caps record.
North Macedonia arrive in dire straits, rooted to the bottom of Group B1 without a single point from their campaign. Their most recent results, a loss and a draw, underline the difficulties coach Goce Sedloski faces. The reverse fixture ended in a comfortable 2-0 Scotland win, and Sedloski's squad selection policy of omitting players lacking regular club minutes limits his options further. Avoiding relegation play-offs now looks an uphill task.
Scotland's home win at 1.22 stands as the cornerstone of our recommended selections. The hosts have won their last three matches in succession, building genuine momentum at a time when North Macedonia sit rock bottom of Group B1 without a single point. Sébastien Pocognoli's side also claimed a comfortable 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture, underlining a clear quality gap between these two squads.
The return of Scott McTominay following his heart procedure and Ché Adams after injury significantly strengthens Scotland's midfield and attacking options. North Macedonia coach Goce Sedloski has openly acknowledged squad limitations by omitting players not featuring regularly at club level. That policy, while admirable in principle, further weakens an already struggling group. Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 looks appealing given Scotland's need for a convincing result.
Backing both teams to score at 1.43 with a "no" selection also merits consideration. Scotland conceded twice in their opening two group matches but have since tightened defensively across three wins. North Macedonia have managed just a draw and a defeat in their two recorded fixtures, suggesting limited creative firepower away from home. With Andy Robertson chasing a historic caps record, expect Scotland to control proceedings and keep a clean sheet.
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Trends to Know about Scotland vs FYR Macedonia
- Scotland won three straight matches recently
- North Macedonia winless in group stage
- Scotland scored in reverse fixture win
Form & Statistics: Scotland vs FYR Macedonia
Scotland
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FYR Macedonia
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Lineups: Scotland vs FYR Macedonia
Scotland
Starters
- 1 Angus Gunn
- 2 Andy Robertson
- 3 Jack Hendry
- 4 Stephen Welsh
- 5 Nathan Patterson
- 6 Lewis Ferguson
- 7 John McGinn
- 8 Billy Gilmour
- 9 Scott McTominay
- 10 Ben Gannon-Doak
- 11 Oli McBurnie
Bench
- Scott Bain
- Liam Kelly
- Luis Binks
- Aaron Hickey
- James Penrice
- Ryan Christie
- Josh McPake
- Ché Adams
- Kieron Bowie
Absent
- Scott McKenna (Back strain)
- Kenny McLean (Injury)
- Lawrence Shankland (Thigh injury)
- Calvin Miller (Knee issue)
FYR Macedonia
Starters
- 1 Stole Dimitrievski
- 2 Visar Musliu
- 3 Anes Meliqi
- 4 Mario Mladenovski
- 5 Bojan Ilievski
- 6 Matej Gashtarov
- 7 Enis Bardhi
- 8 Luka Stankovski
- 9 Sebastián Herrera
- 10 Eljif Elmas
- 11 Bojan Miovski
Bench
- Damjan Shishkovski
- Nikola Serafimov
- Ezgjan Alioski
- Jani Atanasov
- Agon Elezi
- Darko Churlinov
- Dimitar Mitrovski
- Elmin Rastoder
- Marko Gjorgjievski
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag here, so treat the formations with appropriate caution. Scotland's 3-4-1-2 sets up to funnel play through Scott McTominay in the advanced midfield role, with John McGinn and Billy Gilmour providing the engine behind him, a shape that rewards vertical pressing and quick transitions.
Macedonia mirror the three-at-the-back approach with a 3-5-2, leaning on Eljif Elmas to link midfield and attack alongside Bojan Miovski. The battle of wing-backs across both systems could prove decisive, with Scotland's wider defenders asked to cover significant ground in both directions.
How to Watch Scotland vs FYR Macedonia Match?
What time is Scotland vs FYR Macedonia?
Scotland vs FYR Macedonia kicks off on 13 November 2026 at 19:45 local time.
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