Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the World Cup qualifying match.
Denmark have a quality squad and are traditionally reliable at home; head coach Kasper Hjulmand has them well organised, while Scotland will look to bounce back after the painful disappointment in the UEFA Nations League play-offs.
Denmark
Denmark enjoyed a strong UEFA Nations League, finishing second in a group with Spain, and they looked competitive in the play-off ties against Portugal (1:0 at home and 5:2 away after extra time). In June friendlies Denmark were convincing against Northern Ireland (2:1) and Lithuania (5:0), with six different players on the scoresheet. On home soil the Danes are formidable: over the past five years, they have lost only to Spain and Croatia.
Scotland
Scotland, after a decent end to the UEFA Nations League last year (seven points in the second round), fell to Greece in the play-offs (1:0 away and 3:0 at home). In the summer the squad played friendlies with mixed results: a 3:1 defeat by Iceland and a 4:0 win over Liechtenstein. They have plenty of fight, but the level of performance is inconsistent.
Denmark vs Scotland Prediction
The head-to-head record supports Denmark: in Copenhagen, Scotland have not scored in their two most recent meetings. Denmark currently look the more cohesive and balanced squad, and they will also have the backing of the home crowd.
