Scotland vs England Prediction 12.09.2023

• Competition: International Friendlies
• Date: Tuesday, 12th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CEST
• Venue: Hampden Park (Glasgow)

Tuesday marks the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the oldest international football fixture as Scotland and England face off in a special friendly match at Hampden Park.

Scotland is basking in the glory of a dream year, and their remarkable performances have left their loyal supporters astounded, while instilling a sense of dread in their opponents due to their unmatched capabilities and power. Not only have Steve Clarke's chosen ones remained unscathed throughout 2023, but they've also effortlessly brought their rivals to their knees, securing triumph in all five EURO 2024 qualification matches. Their dominance has propelled them to the top of Group A, boasting a nine-point lead over their closest pursuer, Spain, although they have played two more matches.

Much like their traditional adversary, England is asserting its dominance in the EURO 2024 qualifying campaign, leading the way in Group C with an impressive 13 points, a comfortable six points ahead of Ukraine in second place. However, their bid for continued dominance hit a snag - despite four straight wins in the group - when they failed to convert their numerous goal-scoring opportunities into a victory during their match against Ukraine, settling for a 1-1 draw in the end.

Scotland vs England Betting Tips: Under 2.5

This upcoming game will mark the 116th face-off between these two national teams, and England enjoys a slight historical lead with 48 wins, seven more than Scotland's 41, alongside 26 draws. England may possess a stronger squad, but their Northern neighbors have made noteworthy progress in the last two years, evident through their involvement in EURO 2020 and their near exit at the World Cup in Qatar.

Over the last two meetings between these countries, neither side emerged victorious, as both games concluded in a stalemate, including a goalless draw of 0-0 in their most recent encounter in 2021. A similar outcome is highly likely this Tuesday. Beyond their undisputed attacking prowess, Scotland's defense has excelled during their dominant performances in 2023, maintaining a clean sheet in four out of five matches. It's worth noting that the same defensive line completely shut down Spain, defeating them 2-0, so England will face a daunting task in breaking through the Scottish defensive wall. Consequently, our choice is Under 2.5 goals, as we don't envision a match filled with a lot of scoring opportunities.