Preview: Scotland vs Japan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly

Two of the three confrontations between these sides have ended in a draw.

The Scotland national football team are all set to have a face-off against the Japan national football team for an international friendly outing. Hampden Park will witness this entertaining outing.

The Tartan Army have performed well in their last few matches and will now be looking to continue their positive run of form. They have qualified for the upcoming edition of the mega competition after their good performances in the European region qualifiers. The Steve Clarke-led side will be at home, keeping them confident for their upcoming clash.

The Samurai Blue have secured back-to-back wins in their last three matches and are going to put up a strong fight in their upcoming game too. They have capable players in the squad. The Hajime Moriyasu-led Japan national football team will be eager to extend their winning run.

They will be confident for their next outing despite being away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Stadium: Hampden Park
• Date: Saturday, March 28
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 PM IST/ 05:00 PM GMT/ 12:00 PM ET/ 09:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

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— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) March 24, 2026

Form:

Scotland: W-W-W-L-W

Japan: L-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Scott McTominay (Scotland)

Scott McTominay will have an important role to play both in the midfield and the final third for his national football team. He has recently returned from a minor injury. The 28-year-old has been consistent for Napoli and will be looking to do the same for his country now.

He is very capable of scoring goals, making him a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Daichi Kamada (Japan)

Daichi Kamada was one of the goal scorers for the Japan national football team in their previous fixture. He will be eager to help his side once again. Kamada has been controlling the midfield well and can also score goals.

The 29-year-old will be looking to come up with a top performance to help the visitors.

Match Facts

• The Tartan Army have won four of their last five matches.
• Japan are on a three-match winning streak.
• The Tartan Army have never secured a win against the Samurai Blue.

Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win
• Scott McTominay to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Scotland have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

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— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) March 16, 2026

Tomoya Ando has been sidelined from Japan‘s squad due to an injury. Daiki Hashioka has been added to the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Scotland won: 0

Japan won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Scotland predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Kelly (GK); Patterson, Hendry, McKenna, Robertson; Christie, Ferguson, McGinn, McTominay; Adams, Dykes

Japan predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Hayakawa (GK); Watanabe, Taniguchi, Ito; Sugawara, Mitoma, Kamada, Maeda; Doan, Machino; Ogawa

Match Prediction

These sides are going to come up with an interesting contest. The Scotland national football team are likely to come out on top to secure a win against the Japan national football team in their upcoming international friendly clash.

Prediction: Scotland 3-2 Japan

Telecast Details

Scotland: BBC

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