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Denmark head into this campaign aiming to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup for the first time in their history.
After making it to Qatar in 2022, Brian Riemer’s side will be keen to build on a strong run of home form that has seen them lose just one game in Copenhagen in the past three years.
With experienced defender Andreas Christensen returning and a mix of fresh faces pushing for debuts, the Danes look well placed to make a statement early.
Scotland, meanwhile, are desperate to end their long wait from football’s biggest stage with their last World Cup appearance in 1998.
Steve Clarke’s men have good form in recent months, winning four of their last seven fixtures, while also stringing together three consecutive away victories.
However, having been relegated from the Nations League, this represents both a stern test and an opportunity to prove they can challenge the continent’s best once more.
Denmark v Scotland, Friday, 7:45 pm
Denmark v Scotland tips
• Denmark to win - @ 11/20 with Bet365
• Kasper Dolberg to play 3+ shots - @ 2/5 with Bet365
• Over 1.5 goals - @ 7/25 with Bet365
Denmark to win
Denmark’s dominance on home soil makes them justifiable favourites. They haven’t lost a World Cup qualifier at home since 2016 and have scored an average of 3.8 goals per game across their last five WCQ home matches.
Scotland may arrive in good away form, but against higher-ranked opposition the Tartan Army often struggle.
At 11/20 odds on Bet365, a Denmark win reflects both their pedigree, form and home advantage.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Denmark beats Scotland regardless of the score
Kasper Dolberg to play 3+ shots
Kasper Dolberg remains Denmark’s focal point in attack, and history suggests when he is involved, the team thrives - all eight of his international scoring appearances have led to Danish victories.
With Denmark averaging high shot counts at home in qualifiers, Dolberg should see plenty of opportunities.
Bet365’s 2/5 odds on him attempting at least three shots looks a strong angle given how key he is in Riemer’s attacking setup.
Tip: Kasper Dolberg to play 3+ shots @ 2/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Kasper Dolberg plays at least three shots against Scotland.
Over 1.5 goals
Goals tend to flow when Denmark are at home in qualifiers. Their last five WCQ games in Copenhagen have all cleared over 1.5 goal line comfortably, while Scotland’s last five matches haven’t seen a goalless first half.
The last two meetings between both sides was in 2021 during the World Cup qualifiers and each match produced two goals.
With attacking talent on both sides, Dolberg and Ché Adams especially, the 7/25 on over 1.5 goals at Bet365 feels like one of the most reliable picks for this clash.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least two goals scored in the match between Denmark and Scotland.
Denmark v Scotland odds
• Denmark – 11/20 with Bet365
• Draw – 29/10 with Bet365
• Scotland – 21/4 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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