UEFA Nations League

FYR Macedonia

03 Oct 2026 19:45

Scotland

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Scotland to win 1.81

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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

1.81 on 1xBet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 02 Oct 2026 at 04:48 · Odds are subject to change

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North Macedonia find themselves rooted to the bottom of Nations League B Group 1 without a single point, and the crisis runs deeper than the table suggests. Coach Goce Sedloski's side have failed to score in five consecutive matches across all competitions, a grim new national record. Their most recent outing brought a defeat to Switzerland, and confidence appears to be draining fast from a squad desperately searching for answers.

Scotland sit just one place above their hosts on a solitary point, hardly the start Sébastien Pocognoli envisioned when he took charge. A goalless draw against Slovenia followed by a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Switzerland has left the new coach still awaiting his first competitive win. The Scots carry their own alarming drought, having gone over 400 minutes without scoring, and risk setting an unwanted all-time record in their 154-year history.

Scotland's away win at 1.81 represents the strongest value in this fixture. The Tartan Army hold a favourable head-to-head record with two wins from three previous meetings against North Macedonia. Sébastien Pocognoli's side have won three of their last five matches overall, showing they can produce results even if the Nations League campaign has stuttered so far.

North Macedonia's barren run of five consecutive matches without scoring is a damning statistic. That drought makes it difficult to back the hosts in any attacking market. Scotland themselves have struggled in front of goal recently, but their overall squad quality remains a tier above. The under 2.5 goals line at 1.68 looks appealing given both sides' chronic finishing problems.

Backing Scotland to win and under 2.5 goals forms a logical combination. A tight, low-scoring contest suits Scotland, who need only one moment of quality to claim all three points against a side that simply cannot find the net. Both teams to score "no" at 1.75 also merits consideration given North Macedonia's historic goal drought. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about FYR Macedonia vs Scotland

• Scotland hold superior head-to-head record
• North Macedonia scoreless in five straight
• Scotland won three of last five matches

Both probable XIs come from the same single source, so treat these lineups with a degree of caution ahead of kickoff. The tactical contest shapes up as a 4-2-3-1 against a 3-4-1-2, with Elif Elmas pulling strings in the Macedonia midfield and Scotland's wide wing-backs likely to be the key battleground.

Scotland's three-centre-back structure gives Andrew Robertson licence to push high on the left, which could stretch Macedonia's defensive shape considerably. If Bojan Miovski finds space in behind, the hosts will fancy their chances of exploiting any gaps left by Scotland's attacking fullbacks.

How to Watch FYR Macedonia vs Scotland Match?

What time is FYR Macedonia vs Scotland?

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

Where is FYR Macedonia vs Scotland being played?

The venue for North Macedonia vs Scotland has not yet been officially confirmed by UEFA.

How Can I Watch FYR Macedonia vs Scotland on TV and Live Stream?

Broadcasting details for North Macedonia vs Scotland will be confirmed closer to the 3 October 2026 kickoff date.