UEFA Nations League FYR Macedonia 03 Oct 2026 19:45 Scotland Prediction: Scotland to win 1.73 View Odds > Pick your prediction FYR MacedoniaDraw Scotland FYR Macedonia vs Scotland Prediction & Betting Tips – 03/10/2026 03 Oct 2026 Louis HecqNorth Macedonia welcome Scotland to what promises to be a desperate affair in UEFA Nations League B, Group 1 on 3 October 2026, with kickoff at 19:45 local time. Both sides sit at the foot of the table, pointless in terms of victories and goalless in attack. Relegation looms large for whichever side fails to deliver here. For North Macedonia, a barren run in front of goal has become alarming; for Scotland and new coach Sébastien Pocognoli, this fixture represents the clearest opportunity to breathe life into a faltering campaign. Our prediction 2: Scotland to win 1.73 on Betfred · Confidence Medium Odds recorded on 01 Oct 2026 at 20:42 · Odds are subject to change Recommended Bets BetfredWilliam HillCoral FYR Macedonia to win4.504.504.80Under 2.5·1.731.67BTTS Yes2.001.952.00 Odds recorded on 01 Oct 2026 at 20:42 · Odds are subject to changeMatch AnalysisScotland enter this relegation decider as clear favourites at 1.73, backed by a functional midfield core of Gilmour, Ferguson and McGinn. Pocognoli is pushing for a more attacking shape, and the underlying data firmly supports a narrow away victory.Six consecutive competitive scoreless games for North Macedonia, conceding nine without reply.Midfield trio of Gilmour, Ferguson and McGinn remains intact to control a passive 5-4-1 block.Scotland's Nations League goals conceded tally (3) is meaningfully better than Macedonia's (5) after two rounds.Scotland hold a 2-1 win advantage in all-time head-to-head meetings against North Macedonia.North Macedonia, priced at 4.50, arrive with zero points, zero goals and three key absences in Alioski, Churlinov and Serafimov, stripping Sedloski's side of virtually all creative and wide-attacking options in a must-win fixture.Alioski, Churlinov and Serafimov all ruled out, leaving no viable wide creators in the squad.North Macedonia have failed to score in six straight competitive matches across all competitions.Sedloski's defensive 5-4-1 setup offers minimal attacking threat against a possession-oriented Scotland.Key point: With both sides in deep goal droughts, backing under 2.5 goals at 1.73 offers a complementary angle regardless of which team edges the result. Form & Statistics: FYR Macedonia vs Scotland FYR Macedonia Recent form LD Wins0/2 (0%) Draws1/2 (50%) Losses1/2 (50%) Season statistics (2) 0Total goals 0%Both teams score 0Goals scored 0Goals conceded Scotland Recent form LLWWW Wins3/5 (60%) Draws0/5 (0%) Losses2/5 (40%) Season statistics (5) 0Total goals 0%Both teams score 0Goals scored 0Goals conceded Probable lineup Lineups: FYR Macedonia vs Scotland FYR Macedonia4-2-3-1Starters1 Stole Dimitrievski2 Andrej Stojchevski3 Anes Meljichi4 Mario Mladenovski5 Din Alomerovic6 Elif Elmas7 Matej Gashtarov8 Agon Elezi9 Dimitar Mitrovski10 Jani Atanasov11 Azer OmeragicBenchBojan MiovskiEnis BardhiTihomir KostadinovGjoko ZajkovVisar MusliuSebastian HerreraAbsentEzgjan Alioski (Calf injury)Darko Churlinov (Administrative procedure related to residence and work status in Poland / personal reasons)Nikola Serafimov (Elbow injury)Scotland3-4-1-2Starters1 Angus Gunn2 Luis Binks3 Stephen Welsh4 Colby Donovan5 Nathan Patterson6 Lewis Ferguson7 Billy Gilmour8 Josh Doig9 John McGinn10 Robbie Ure11 Kieron BowieBenchKristi MontgomeryOli McBurnieLennon MillerJames WilsonJon McCrackenAbsentJack Hendry (Suspension (red card vs Switzerland))Kenny McLean (Injury)Kieran Tierney (Injury)Scott McTominay (Recovering from heart procedure)Che Adams (Injury)Lawrence Shankland (Injury)Craig Gordon (Retired from international football (sidelined since Jan 2026))Lyndon Dykes (Not selected for squad)Ross Stewart (Not selected for squad)George Hirst (Not selected for squad)Grant Hanley (Not selected for squad)John Souttar (Not selected for squad)Anthony Ralston (Not selected for squad)Dominic Hyam (Not selected for squad)Tyler Fletcher (Not selected for squad) Medium confidenceA 4-2-3-1 against a 3-4-1-2 shapes up as an intriguing tactical contest in Skopje. Elif Elmas sits at the heart of the Macedonian midfield, tasked with dictating tempo, while Scotland's back three will need to hold firm against a home side eager to press from the front.John McGinn carries Scotland's creative burden in the number ten role, linking a compact midfield to Bowie and Ure up front. Both probable lineups carry reasonable confidence from multiple credible outlets, lending this preview a solid foundation ahead of Saturday evening's kickoff. Odds comparison BetfredWilliam HillCoralLadbrokesVirgin BetLiveScore Bet FYR Macedonia to win4.504.504.804.804.504.50Draw3.403.302.152.153.453.45Scotland to win1.731.752.302.251.741.74Under 2.5·1.731.671.671.731.70BTTS Yes2.001.952.001.951.891.89 Odds recorded on 01 Oct 2026 at 20:42 · Odds are subject to changeOur VerdictScotland's away win at 1.73 represents the standout selection. North Macedonia's barren run of six consecutive competitive matches without scoring is damning, while Scotland boast three wins from their last five outings across all competitions. The return of Billy Gilmour strengthens a midfield that should dominate proceedings. Under 1.73 also appeals given both sides' collective struggles in front of goal this campaign, with neither team finding the net in their opening Nations League fixtures. Back Scotland to grind out a narrow victory. Odds correct at time of publication.Competition: UEFA Nations LeagueStage: League B, 3Date: 03 Oct 2026Time: 19:45 BSTFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the best bet for FYR Macedonia vs Scotland?A Scotland away win represents the standout selection here. North Macedonia have failed to score in six consecutive competitive matches, conceding nine goals without reply, while Pocognoli's side carry a meaningfully superior defensive record in this Nations League campaign. Despite notable absentees, Scotland's midfield spine of Gilmour, Ferguson and McGinn should prove too composed for a depleted Macedonian side. Back the away win at 1.73.What time does FYR Macedonia vs Scotland kick off?This UEFA Nations League fixture kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Saturday, 3rd October 2026. The match takes place in North Macedonia, with Skopje's Toše Proeski Arena the expected venue. Scottish supporters travelling to the Balkans should account for the local time difference, with kickoff falling at 20:45 Central European Summer Time.Where can I watch FYR Macedonia vs Scotland on TV?Broadcast arrangements for this UEFA Nations League fixture will vary depending on your territory. In Scotland and the wider United Kingdom, Channel 4 and Sky Sports have historically covered Scotland internationals, so supporters are advised to consult their respective programme guides and official broadcaster listings closer to kickoff for confirmed coverage details.What is FYR Macedonia's recent record against Scotland?The head-to-head record leans Scotland's way, with the historical tally showing a 2-1 advantage in wins across all meetings between the two sides. North Macedonia have found it difficult to impose themselves in these fixtures, and that broader pattern of results offers Scotland's camp a degree of encouragement as they prepare for this crucial Nations League encounter.The post FYR Macedonia vs Scotland Prediction & Betting Tips – 03/10/2026 appeared first on The Football Faithful.