Scottish and The confrontation is direct for the leadership of the group, with Dinamarca being able to guarantee an early place in case of victory.
The Scottish team enters the field with a 4-4-2 formation, led by coach Steve Clarke. The team has experienced names such as the Andy Robertson captain, John McGinn and Scott McTominay, who plays more advanced.
Escócia confirmed lineup (4-4-2)
- Goalkeeper: Craig Gordon
- Defense: Anthony Hickey, John Souttar, Scott McKenna, Andy Robertson (C)
- Middle: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn, Ben Doak
- Attack: Scott McTominay, Lyndon Dykes
Important absences include Billy Gilmour, out due to injury, in addition to Angus Gunn and Lennon Miller with an uncertain situation until minutes before the game.
Dinamarca confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1)
Dinamarca, coached by Brian Riemer, plays in a 4-2-3-1 formation and arrives motivated after a sequence of four wins and a draw in the last five games.
- Goalkeeper: Kasper Schmeichel
- Defense: Patrick Dorgu, Joachim Andersen, Andreas Christensen, Rasmus Kristensen
- Middle: Morten Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (C)
- Attack: Gustav Isaksen, Victor Froholdt, Mikkel Damsgaard, Rasmus Højlund
Christian Eriksen starts on the bench, as do Jonas Wind and Matt O’Riley. The team has no absences due to suspension.
Refereeing and game details
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak commands the match. Ele averages 4.27 yellow cards per game in international competitions.
Hampden Park receives audiences close to full capacity. The Escócia occupies the first position in the group with 11 points, one more than the Dinamarca, which appears in second with 10.
Recent history between selections
In the last five direct clashes, Dinamarca won three times, there was a draw and Escócia triumphed once. The last duel, in 2021, ended 2-0 for the Danes by Eurocopa.
The Scottish team is looking for its first home victory against Dinamarca since 2001. Já, the visitors, are trying to maintain their unbeaten record away from home in the current qualifiers.
Situation on Grupo C
In addition to this confrontation, the group has other games in the round. The Danish victory could guarantee direct classification, depending on the other results.
Escócia needs at least a draw to maintain its isolated lead. Qualquer stumble paves the way for opponents in the fight for the direct spot.
