Preview: Scotland vs Curacao prediction, odds, where to watch, time | International friendly
These sides are going to take on one another for the first time!
The Scotland national football team will be locking horns with the Curacao national football team in what is going to be an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This clash is going to take place at Hampden Park.
The Steve Clarke-led side are not in a top run of form at the moment. They are coming in after facing back-to-back losses in their last two matches. The Boys in Blue were first taken down by Japan and then by the Ivory Coast.
The Tartan Army will now be featuring in FIFA’s flagship tournament after 28 years. The final names to represent Scotland on the world stage have been unveiled and it will be interesting to see them perform in the flagship tournament.
Dick Advocaat’s men topped their World Cup qualification group and secured a spot for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This will be the first time that they are going to perform on the grandest stage of football.
The Curacao national football team have not performed well in their last two matches. They faced consecutive defeats and were completely outplayed in their last contest, which was a friendly against Australia. The Blue Wave have also announced the final list of players who are going to represent them at the mega competition.
Kick-off:
- Location: Glasgow, Scotland
- Stadium: Hampden Park
- Date: Saturday, May 30
- Kick-off time: 05:30 PM IST/ 12:00 PM GMT/ 07:00 AM ET/ 04:00 AM PT
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Scotland: W-L-W-L-L
Curacao: D-W-D-L-L
Players to Watch
Scott McTominay (Scotland)
From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Scott McTominay is going to play a crucial part for the Tartan Army. He has played 69 matches for his nation and has scored 14 goals. The 29-year-old has also performed well for his club, Napoli, this season.
He will be keen to bring his form to his national team.
Brandley Kuwas (Curacao)
The 33-year-old is going to play an important role in the final third for the Curacao national football team. He can play as a striker and as a winger. This is going to make him a constant threat to the hosts.
Brandley Kuwas has competed in 33 games for the Blue Wave. He has scored two goals. He will be looking to step up his game and come up with a top performance.
Match Facts
- Scotland have won two of their last five games.
- Curacao have only bagged one win in their last five attempts.
- This is going to be the first-ever clash between these nations.
Scotland vs Curacao: Betting Tips and Odds
- The Tartan Army to win
- Che Adams to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
Scotland have all their squad members fit and ready to be in action.
Livano Comenencia and Kenji Gorre might not be fit enough to compete for Curacao.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 0
Scotland won: 0
Curacao won: 0
Draws: 0
Final Squads
Scotland Squad
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly
Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dom Hyam, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Gannon-Doak, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay
Forwards: Ché Adams, Lyndon Dykes, Lawrence Shankland, George Hirst, Ross Stewart
Curacao Squad
Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodack, Trevor Doornbusch, Eloy Room
Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon van Eijma, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville, Jurien Gaari, Armando Obispo, Shurandy Sambo
Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Kevin Felida, Ar’jany Martha, Tyrese Noslin, Godfried Roemeratoe
Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Tahith Chong, Kenji Gorre, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas, Jurgen Locadia, Jearl Margaritha
Match Prediction
Both of the sides will be looking to turn up their strategies. Scotland at home will have a slight edge and Curacao are going to be under slight pressure.
Steve Clarke’s men are likely to come out on top to secure a win against the Blue Wave in their upcoming friendly.
Prediction: Scotland 2-1 Curacao
Telecast Details
Scotland: BBC One Scotland and BBC iPlayer
When and where is Scotland vs Curacao international friendly?
Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch this friendly in Scotland?
BBC One Scotland and BBC iPlayer can be used to watch the match live.
Who is the head coach for the Curacao national football team?
Dick Advocaat.
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