Scotland vs FYR Macedonia

Scotland 2-1 FYR Macedonia: Match Report

Scotland beat FYR Macedonia 2-1 at Hampden Park Stadium in the UEFA Nations League on Friday. It was goalless at half-time.

John McGinn opened the scoring for Scotland on 54 minutes, set up by Che Adams. Elmin Rastoder levelled for FYR Macedonia on 57 minutes, set up by Enis Bardhi. John McGinn won it for Scotland on 74 minutes from the penalty spot.

Scotland had 54% of the ball and 18 shots (6 on target) to FYR Macedonia's 7 (2). Expected goals finished Scotland 3.66, FYR Macedonia 0.31, so Scotland deserved the win.

Referee Michal Ocenas showed 1 yellow card.

Our tip, Scotland to win (1), won as Scotland won.

Goals & cards

• 54' John McGinn Scotland · assist Che Adams
• 57' Elmin Rastoder FYR Macedonia · assist Enis Bardhi
• 74' John McGinn Scotland · Penalty
• 89' Lewis Ferguson Scotland · Yellow Card

Match stats

Before the match

Scotland hosted FYR Macedonia in the UEFA Nations League (League B - 5) on Friday 13 November 2026, kick-off 20:45 GMT+0100 at Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow. Michal Ocenas was the referee.

Scotland are 3rd in the table with 4 points from 4 games (1-1-2), while FYR Macedonia sit 4th on 0 points. Scotland have a 4-point advantage. At home Scotland have won 0 of 2; FYR Macedonia have won 0 of 2 on the road.

Scotland have one win, one draw and two defeats in their last 4 league games (D-L-W-L), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded. FYR Macedonia have four defeats in their last 4 league games (L-L-L-L), averaging 0.0 goals scored and 2.5 conceded.

In their last 1 meetings Scotland have won 1, FYR Macedonia 0, with 0 draws and an average of 2.0 goals per game. The most recent, in October 2026, finished FYR Macedonia 0-2 Scotland.

Scotland average 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 2 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-1-2. FYR Macedonia average 0.0 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 4 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.

Line-ups: Scotland lined up in a 3-4-1-2, FYR Macedonia in a 4-2-3-1.

Before kick-off, bookmakers made Scotland the favourites: Scotland 1.18, draw 7.00, FYR Macedonia 13.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.53 and under at 2.40. Both teams to score: yes 2.38, no 1.53.

Our prediction was Scotland to win (1). The model makes Scotland favourites at 50%, FYR Macedonia have lost 4 of their last 4 and the bookmakers agree (1.18).

UEFA Nations League table

Season stats

Odds (Bet365)

Odds before kick-off.

Starting line-ups

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