North Macedonia vs Scotland Prediction (UEFA Nations League) Odds and Bets 03.10.2026

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UEFA Nations League, 19:45 @ 03.10.2026

Scotland travel to Skopje looking for their first win under Sébastien Pocognoli after opening the Nations League with a draw against Slovenia and a defeat to Switzerland. North Macedonia have lost both of their matches without scoring, giving Scotland a good opportunity to respond.

The main concern is that Scotland have also failed to score in their first two games, so this could remain tight for longer than expected.

  • ⚽ Fixture: North Macedonia vs Scotland
  • 🏆 Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026/27
  • 🔄 Group: League B, Group 1
  • 📅 Date: Saturday 3 October 2026
  • ⏰ Kick-off: 19:45 BST
  • 🏟️ Venue: National Arena Todor Proeski, Skopje
  • 📺 UK TV: BBC Two
  • 💻 Live stream: BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website

How North Macedonia and Scotland Arrive

North Macedonia have started with defeats to Switzerland and Slovenia, conceding five goals without scoring. Their best chance may be to keep the match level for as long as possible and take advantage of Scotland’s own attacking problems.

Scotland drew 0-0 in Slovenia before losing 3-0 to Switzerland, although Jack Hendry’s early red card had a major influence on that result. Pocognoli’s side have one point from two games and are still searching for their first goal. Key factors:

  • Both teams are yet to score in the current Nations League campaign.
  • North Macedonia have conceded five goals across their opening two games.
  • Scotland have shown more defensive stability, including a clean sheet in Slovenia.
  • Jack Hendry is suspended after his red card against Switzerland.
  • Scotland are missing several players, including Kieran Tierney, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay and Ché Adams.

Head-to-Head and Match Outlook

Scotland have won two of the four previous meetings between the nations, with North Macedonia winning once and one match ending in a draw.

Their latest meeting came back in 2013, when Scotland won 2-1 in Skopje, so the historical record carries limited weight compared with current form.

The recent numbers point towards a low-margin contest. Scotland have the slightly stronger profile and North Macedonia have struggled at both ends, but Scotland’s lack of goals makes a comfortable away victory difficult to assume.

North Macedonia vs Scotland Odds

Scotland are favourites in the match-result market, with the draw offering a considerably bigger return.

MarketFractional odds
North Macedonia to win15/4
Draw12/5
Scotland to win7/10

Odds checked on 2 October 2026 and subject to change. 18+. Gamble responsibly.

North Macedonia vs Scotland Predictions

Beni
The conservative one
Beni

Scotland to Win

Odds 7/10

I’m keeping it simple with Scotland. It might take patience, but I fancy them to find the goal that settles it.

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Beto
The bold one
Beto

Draw

Odds 12/5

I’m taking on the favourite. Neither attack has found its feet, and this has a frustrating draw written all over it.

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Scotland to win
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