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Scotland continue their World Cup 2026 preparations with an intriguing friendly match against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Steve Clarke's side swap Hampden for Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Not only will Scotland vs Ivory Coast be the first international match played at Everton's stunning new ground, but it's also the first time these teams have met.
The Tartan Army watched their side lose 1-0 to Japan in Glasgow on Saturday, and now march south of the border for this clash.
Which team will mark the occasion by scoring a first win in this fixture? The Ivory Coast kick things off as the favourite with many respected pundits, but the Scots know a win here would boost their confidence ahead of the World Cup.
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Scotland v Ivory Coast tips
Both teams to score @ 5/6 (bet365)
Under 3.5 goals @ 2/9 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Both teams to score - yes
The first of my three Scotland v Ivory Coast predictions is a bet that's easy to place and fun to follow. We're backing both teams to score.
With this approach, you're not concerned by which team wins Tuesday's friendly in England, who scores the goals or even the winning margin. If the Scots and the Ivory Coast find the net at least once each, you'll secure a profit.
Looking at some of Scotland's recent results, we see they beat Denmark 4-2 and lost 3-2 to Greece in World Cup qualifiers in November. Going back further, Scotland beat Belarus 2-1 and Greece 3-1 in Glasgow.
Both teams have scored in each of Scotland's last four games in competitive action. That shows they have energy in attack, but remain fragile in defence.
Let's now switch our attention to the Elephants in the away dressing room. Ivory Coast lost 3-2 to Egypt in this year's African Nations Cup.
That defeat came after Emerse Fae's team scored three without reply against Burkina Faso and edged Gabon by the odd goal in five on the final day of 2025. Like their opponents, the Ivory Coast struggle to keep a clean sheet.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 5/6 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Bookmakers will settle your bet as a winner if both Scotland and the Ivory Coast score at least one goal each.
Totals - under 3.5 goals
Our next pick is on the match from the Hill Dickinson Stadium to end with fewer than four goals scored by both teams combined. You'll find this one in the total goals market, where Bet365 traders set the line at 3.5 goals.
Here, a 2-0 win for Scotland pays the same as a 1-1 draw or a 3-0 victory for the Ivory Coast. You can watch the match and concentrate on the goals.
Both teams had no problems finding the net last year. We saw six goals scored when the Scots thrashed Denmark 4-2 in Glasgow.
Remember Kenny McLean catching Kasper Schmeichel off his line with a shot from his own half? That was a remarkable match, but it was one Scotland needed to win. The pressure is off here, with the focus on improving.
Managers set up and teams play differently in friendlies, often with less pressure. The international stats and results available on the Flashscore app show that the Ivory Coast played two friendlies late last year.
They lost 1-0 to Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah Sports City, but bounced back to beat Oman 2-0 just four days later, again on their travels.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals @ 2/9 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Scotland vs Ivory Coast must end with fewer than four goals scored by both teams combined.
Match winner - Scotland
I'll round things off with a bet for those eager to take sides. We're backing Scotland in the match winner market.
A win of any description would boost your balance, while a draw or upset victory for the Ivory Coast would see your wager settled as a loser. A dominant 5-0 win for the Scots in Liverpool is every bit as useful as a 1-0 thanks to a late penalty.
Scotland have been fantastic under Clarke. In the summer, they'll travel to the United States to take part in their first World Cup since France 1998.
They achieved that by beating respected opponents, including Denmark, ranked 21st in the world by FIFA, and Greece, ranked 46th. Tuesday's opponents arrive as the 37th-best team on Planet Football.
I don't expect either side to be at full strength, with Clarke handing some of his fringe and youth players a chance to shine before the World Cup 2026 squad is finalised.
The manager will change his team throughout the game, meaning Tuesday will lack a bit of cutting edge. With Scotland's rising stars eager to impress, the team in dark blue are worth supporting.
Tip: Scotland win @ 2/1 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Scotland beat the Ivory Coast, you'll deliver a body blow to the bookies.
Scotland vs Ivory Coast odds
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