- Recent scoring: Scotland have netted nine times in their last five matches.
- Recent form: Brazil have won three of their last five (1 draw, 1 loss), drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game.
- Winning run: Scotland have won their last three consecutive games in all competitions, including a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup opener.
Scotland have a solid shape
Steve Clarke's men have had a tricky road to the top of FIFA World Cup Group C but after taking three points from their opening match, the Tartan Army have their tails up heading into Wednesday's final group match against Brazil.
Scotland's away form has been rock solid in recent months with back-to-back wins in Bolivia and Haiti. Their 1-0 win over the Haitians was a good start to the tournament and they can be a tough nut to crack for even the favourites.
Scotland have been a well-organised, hard-to-break-down side since Clarke took over in May 2019. His side stick to a compact 4-3-3 shape with players getting into their positions quickly and defending with numbers. They're rarely out of shape and always have a number of men back when out of possession, often operating with a low-to-mid defensive block.
However, their strength on the break is what makes them tick. The likes of John McGinn and Scott McTominay provide a good balance to the side with McGinn's goal in their opener a perfect example of how quickly Scotland can transition, while Lawrence Shankland is a threat up front.
Brazil have the talent to make the difference
Odds and expectations
Brazil are the heavy favorites here at 1.44, but we're getting Scotland at 7.2 which is simply too big. This is a tricky clash for Carlo Ancelotti's men and it could be one of those games where they have to fight for the win.
Structure and attack
The Italian tactician took charge of the Selecao in May 2025 and has brought some much-needed structure to the Brazil side, while they still retain the flamboyant and technical flair that has become synonymous with the South American nation.
Brazil's fluid shape changes depending on which players Ancelotti selects, but they usually have the ball and like to control the game's tempo with their technical prowess.
- Brazil have shown great depth in the attacking third this summer with Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior making the difference in Egypt last weekend.
- The Real Madrid pair are explosive on the wings, providing Brazil with a cutting edge and stretching the opposition defence and creating space in the inside channels.
- Bruno Guimaraes was Brazil's central hub against Morocco, providing an assist, and his ability to dictate the game from midfield will be key once again.
Can Scotland make a game of it?
Brazil are the clear favourites and it's hard to see Scotland doing anything but losing this one, but their form, particularly away, and their newfound threat in attack could make this a tense match.
We're avoiding the moneyline and going for the Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.85. Scotland have scored 9 goals across their last 5 matches, while Brazil have scored in each of their last five fixtures, including a 2-1 win over Egypt in a pre-World Cup friendly.
