Scotland vs North Macedonia Prediction (UEFA Nations League) Odds and Bets 13.11.2026

Last update at 9 November, 2026Reading time: 5 minutes

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North Macedonia

UEFA Nations League, 19:45 @ 13.11.2026

Scotland welcome North Macedonia to Hampden Park on Friday 13 November, looking to revive their UEFA Nations League promotion play-off hopes. Sébastien Pocognoli’s side won the reverse fixture 2-0, but defeats against Switzerland and Slovenia have left them third in Group B1.

Our Scotland vs North Macedonia prediction is Both Teams to Score – No at 1/2. The visitors have failed to score in all four group matches, including October’s defeat to Scotland. That attacking record provides a stronger argument for the selection than Scotland’s short outright price.

Scotland vs North Macedonia: Match Preview

Scotland are strong favourites for Friday’s encounter, with North Macedonia still searching for their first point of the campaign.

Match information	Details
Competition	UEFA Nations League 2026/27
Date	Friday, 13 November 2026
Kick-off	7:45pm GMT
Venue	Hampden Park, Glasgow
Group	League B, Group B1
Matchday	5 of 6
UK TV	BBC Two / BBC Scotland
Streaming	BBC iPlayer

Scotland sit third with four points, three behind Slovenia. Victory would keep their hopes of reaching the promotion play-offs alive ahead of Monday’s trip to Switzerland. North Macedonia have lost all four matches, conceding ten goals without scoring. For more international football selections, visit our football betting predictions page.

Recent Form and Key Results

Scotland have been inconsistent, but North Macedonia’s attacking difficulties make the hosts clear favourites.

Nations League statistics	Scotland	North Macedonia
Matches played	4	4
Wins	1	0
Draws	1	0
Defeats	2	4
Goals scored	3	0
Goals conceded	5	10
Clean sheets	2	0
Points	4	0

Scotland opened with a goalless draw against Slovenia before losing 3-0 to Switzerland. Their 2-0 victory in Skopje provided some encouragement, but a subsequent 2-1 home defeat against Slovenia interrupted their progress. North Macedonia have suffered defeats against Switzerland (3-0 and 3-0), Slovenia (2-0) and Scotland (2-0). The reverse fixture offers particularly useful evidence. Scotland registered ten shots on target while North Macedonia managed none, with Kieron Bowie and John McGinn scoring. That performance supports the case for another match in which the visitors struggle to find the net.

Team News and the Main Uncertainty

Scotland welcome Scott McTominay and Ché Adams back into the squad, giving Pocognoli more attacking options. James Penrice has earned his first senior call-up, while Andy Robertson, John McGinn and Ryan Christie provide experience. Bowie will also be pushing for another opportunity after scoring in Skopje, with Ben Gannon-Doak offering pace out wide.

North Macedonia have named a 26-man squad featuring Enis Bardhi, Elif Elmas and goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. Darko Churlinov also returns, giving Goce Sedloski another attacking option. Both squads have been announced, but final starting line-ups remain unconfirmed. Scotland’s returning players could improve their attacking combinations, although their two home defeats in the group show that Hampden alone guarantees nothing.

Tactical Analysis: Can Scotland Keep Another Clean Sheet?

Scotland dominated the reverse fixture, repeatedly testing Dimitrievski while restricting North Macedonia to no shots on target. That offers Pocognoli a useful approach for Friday. His side should look to establish control through midfield, with McTominay’s movement and McGinn’s attacking runs creating opportunities around the penalty area. North Macedonia have struggled to progress the ball into dangerous positions against stronger opponents.

They have also conceded at least twice in every group match, suggesting Scotland should create opportunities if they maintain consistent pressure. However, Scotland have lost both Nations League home fixtures this season, conceding five goals in the process. Their defensive organisation therefore needs improvement, particularly when possession is lost in advanced areas. The decisive statistic remains North Macedonia’s scoring record. Four matches without a goal, combined with Scotland’s dominance in Skopje, makes the clean-sheet angle appealing.

For those comparing different markets, our football betting odds guide explains how outright, goals and correct-score prices work.

Scotland vs North Macedonia: 1X2 Betting Odds

Scotland are overwhelming favourites for Friday’s Nations League encounter.

Full-time result (1X2)	Odds
Scotland to Win	1/5
Draw	24/5
North Macedonia to Win	14/1

Scotland’s victory in Skopje and North Macedonia’s four consecutive defeats explain the hosts’ short price. However, Scotland have only won once in the group. I prefer the goals market, which is more directly supported by the visitors’ inability to score.

Scotland vs North Macedonia: Alternative Betting Odds

North Macedonia’s attacking record makes the clean-sheet and correct-score markets worth considering.

Betting market	Odds
Both Teams to Score – No	1/2
Scotland to Win to Nil	33/50
Scotland -1.5 Goals Handicap	57/100
Over 2.5 Goals	41/50
Scotland to Win 2-0	4/1

Both Teams to Score – No at 1/2 is my preferred conservative selection. North Macedonia have failed to score in all four group fixtures, while Scotland kept them off the scoresheet in October. For a bigger return, Scotland to Win 2-0 at 4/1 is an interesting alternative. It matches the reverse fixture, where Scotland controlled the chances and prevented North Macedonia from registering a shot on target.

Indicative pre-match prices. Odds may change before kick-off. All markets refer to 90 minutes plus stoppage time.

Scotland vs North Macedonia Predictions

Beni

The conservative one

Both Teams to Score

Odds 1/2

I like the clean-sheet angle here. North Macedonia haven't scored in four group games, and Scotland already shut them out in Skopje. I'll stick with that pattern.

Beto

The bold one

Scotland to Win 2-0

Odds 4/1

Two goals, three points, job done. Scotland got the better of them in Skopje, and I'm backing them to repeat the scoreline at Hampden.

Both Teams to Score: No

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