After beating Haiti , Scotland were resilient in defeat against a strong Morocco outfit and a similar outcome versus Brazil may see them through to the last 32. Obviously, coach Steve Clarke would rather not be left relying on other results going the right way, but the mathematicians are convinced three points and a solid goal difference will be good enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
That factor might, even subconsciously, affect Scotland’s approach, certainly as the game unfolds, so we’re going with 21/20 for Brazil to win and under 3.5 total goals in our World Cup tips today.
Betting Odds
Scotland vs Brazil Betting Odds – 2026 World Cup
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Scotland | 15/2 | 11.8% |
Brazil | 1/3 | 75% |
Draw | 7/2 | 22.2% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Brazil are 1/3 favourites to beat Scotland , who are 15/2 for the win, with the draw at 7/2.
How to Watch
How to watch Scotland vs Brazil
Wednesday’s crucial Group C game in Miami is scheduled to kick off at 23:00 BST and will be broadcast live on BBC One.
Head-to-head
Scotland vs Brazil head-to-head record
The Scots managed to hold firm for a goalless stalemate when first meeting Brazil at a World Cup in 1974 , but have since suffered a trio of defeats on the biggest stage. The Selecao prevailed 4-1 in 1982, 1-0 eight years later and 2-1 at France 98 , when John Collins levelled from the penalty spot but Thomas Boyd later scored a decisive own goal.
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Form Guides
Scotland form guide
The Tartan Army certainly enjoyed their time in Boston after John McGinn netted the only goal of the game against Haiti to get the Scotland World Cup 2026 campaign off to a flying start. Morocco’s early strike meant they were always fighting an uphill battle in the second round of fixtures but Scotland did fight hard against a talented team ranked sixth in the world.
“Weaker teams would have crumbled against that quality of opposition, but we dug in, we got ourselves back in the game, started moving the ball about a little bit better,” declared Clarke . Scotland had two penalty claims ignored by Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev , but it has to be said that Morocco keeper Yassine Bounou did not have a shot worthy of the name to save.
With so much at stake here and limited resources to play with up front, it may be another case of damage limitation in Florida, where 5/1 for the Selecao to win 2-0 is another Scotland vs Brazil prediction.
Brazil form guide
Most observers felt Brazil were fortunate to escape with a 1-1 draw versus Morocco after being blitzed early on, but a superb strike from Vinicius Junior proved enough for a point. The Selecao predictably enjoyed a much smoother ride against Haiti , with Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha scoring twice in a 3-0 success after being brought in to replace Brentford striker Igor Thiago.
Carlos Ancelotti was certainly pleased with how that tweak played out, stating: “I think that for this game, Matheus Cunha’s position was good to create problems for the defence. He filtered the passes very well, he entered the positions very well.”
Vinicius played a part in both of Cunha’s goals and added the third himself, as the Real Madrid ace latched onto Lucas Paqueta’s lofted pass and slotted the ball home. At a tournament where the big names have repeatedly come to the fore, Vinicius looks determined to make his mark, so a BOYLE Sports price boost of 6/4 for him to score in another Brazil World Cup win is worth adding to our betting tips.
Betting Tips
Scotland vs Brazil Betting Tips
Brazil to win & under 3.5 goals @ 21/20
Vinicius Junior to score & Brazil win @ 6/4
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