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North Macedonia vs Scotland - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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UEFA Nations League National Arena Toshe Proeski, Skopje
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Match Events

6'
McBurnie O.
7' Event
Bowie K.
Assist: Gilmour B.
31'
Sub
Stankovski L. In: Atanasov J.
Out: Stankovski L.

AI Match Summary

Scotland in this UEFA Nations League matchup, with the score ending 0-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Scotland.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

0%
North Macedonia
15%
Draws
85%
Scotland
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Scotland

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Scotland lately — more wins on the board than North Macedonia.
  • 85% — that's where the model lands on Scotland taking it.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 27.6%
North Macedonia Clean Sheet 10%
Scotland Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric North Macedonia Scotland
Matches Played 30 32
Wins 8 12
Draws 10 5
Losses 12 15
Goals Scored 0.97 1.31
Goals Conceded 1.47 1.34
Expected Goals (xG) 0.63 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 3, 2026 UEFA Nations League
North Macedonia vs Scotland
0:2
Sep 10, 2013 World Championship
North Macedonia vs Scotland
1:2
Sep 11, 2012 World Championship
Scotland vs North Macedonia
1:1
Sep 5, 2009 World Championship
Scotland vs North Macedonia
2:0
Sep 6, 2008 World Championship
North Macedonia vs Scotland
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

North Macedonia Compare

Avg xG / game 0.48
Avg xA / game 0.32

Scotland Compare

Top Goalscorer Bowie K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

North Macedonia 14 / 100
Scotland 77 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
North Macedonia Scotland

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Scotland Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

North Macedonia's goal record stands at 60% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Defensive concern: Scotland conceded in 69% of 32 recent games.

H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.

Scotland's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

North Macedonia VS Scotland
0.13 Goals Scored 1.63
2.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

North Macedonia

(Home)
06 Oct
Switzerland
3 : 0
North Macedonia
03 Oct
North Macedonia
0 : 2
Scotland
29 Sept
Slovenia
2 : 0
North Macedonia
26 Sept
North Macedonia
0 : 3
Switzerland
01 Jun
Turkey
4 : 0
North Macedonia
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Scotland

(Away)
06 Oct
Scotland
1 : 2
Slovenia
03 Oct
North Macedonia
0 : 2
Scotland
29 Sept
Scotland
0 : 3
Switzerland
26 Sept
Slovenia
0 : 0
Scotland
24 Jun
Scotland
0 : 3
Brazil
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Switzerland 4 4 0 0 11:1 12
2 Slovenia 4 2 1 1 5:3 7
3 Scotland 4 1 1 2 3:5 4
4 North Macedonia 4 0 0 4 0:10 0
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League A)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Northern Ireland 4 2 2 0 4:0 8
2 Hungary 4 2 1 1 3:2 7
3 Ukraine 4 1 1 2 2:5 4
4 Georgia 4 0 2 2 0:2 2
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League A)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Austria 4 2 2 0 9:5 8
2 Kosovo 4 1 2 1 3:4 5
3 Ireland 4 1 2 1 6:4 5
4 Israel 4 0 2 2 2:7 2
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League A)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sweden 4 3 1 0 7:3 10
2 Bosnia & Herzegovina 4 2 2 0 6:3 8
3 Poland 4 1 1 2 7:4 4
4 Romania 4 0 0 4 3:13 0
Promotion - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League A)
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League B/C)