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Scotland vs North Macedonia Prediction and Stats

Scotland welcome North Macedonia in UEFA Nations League B action on Saturday 14 November 2026.

Scotland have little league football behind them yet this season, so their numbers lean on the league average. North Macedonia have little league football behind them yet this season, so their numbers lean on the league average.

On the pre-match consensus, Scotland are clear favourites at 70%, with the draw at 19% and North Macedonia at 11%.

Win probabilities

Scotland70%home win
Draw19%draw
North Macedonia11%away win

The pre-match consensus: the chance of a home win, a draw and an away win. More than 2.5 goals: 53%.

Scotland vs North Macedonia: season averages side by side

ScotlandPer matchNorth Macedonia
1.43Expected goals (xG)1.41
1.66xG conceded1.94
1.46Goals0.75
12.9Shots11.4
12.8Tackles20.0
12.8Fouls8.0
1.5Yellow cards1.0

Season averages per match from Sportmonks, over 30 and 8 measured matches.

Scotland vs North Macedonia prediction

Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals - 1.49 for Scotland and 1.23 for North Macedonia - with over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams scoring at 55%. Scotland have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.

Prediction: Scotland 2-1 North Macedonia

Scotland vs North Macedonia: what the numbers say

  1. 1. Scotland win, the likeliest result 70% on the pre-match consensus
  2. 2. 2 or more goals 2.71 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (51%)
  3. 3. Both teams to score: yes 55% by the model

Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.

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Scotland vs North Macedonia: questions and answers

When is Scotland vs North Macedonia?

Scotland vs North Macedonia is on Saturday 14 November 2026, in UEFA Nations League B.

Who will win Scotland vs North Macedonia?

Scotland are the favourites: Scotland 70%, draw 19%, North Macedonia 11%. Our prediction is Scotland 2-1 North Macedonia.

How many goals will there be in Scotland vs North Macedonia?

Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.

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