Scotland begin their preparations for Euro 2024 in the Algarve when they take on European minnows Gibraltar on Monday night.
Steve Clarke’s side enjoyed an impressive qualifying campaign, beating Spain on the way as they advanced into this summer’s major tournament alongside La Furia Roja.
However, they’ve got their work cut out if they’re to improve on their dire Euro 2020 performance. Scotland have been drawn into a tough Group A alongside hosts Germany, Switzerland and Hungary.
Clarke will be hoping for a convincing victory on Monday against a Gibraltar side bereft of professionals and without a win since November 2022. Scotland’s upcoming opponents are ranked 203rd in the world.
Here’s 90min’s preview of Scotland’s upcoming friendly.
What time does Gibraltar vs Scotland kick-off?
- Location: Almancil, Portugal
- Stadium: Estadio Do Algarve
- Date: Monday 3 June
- Kick-off Time: 17:00 BST / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT
Gibraltar vs Scotland H2H record (All Games)
- Gibraltar: 0 wins
- Scotland: 2 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last meeting: Gibraltar 0-6 Scotland (11 October 2015) – European Championship qualifier
Current form (all competitions)
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Gibraltar team news
Scotland will be facing up against plenty of unfamiliar faces on Monday evening.
However, Manchester United youngster James Scanlon and the uncapped Liam Jessop of Chesterfield are two to keep an eye on.
Gibraltar predicted lineup vs Scotland
Gibraltar predicted lineup vs Scotland (5-4-1): Coleling; Sergeant, Mouelhi, Chipolina, Olivero, Ronco; Walker, Britto, De Haro, Casciaro; De Barr.
Scotland team news
Dykes will miss Euro 2024 / Visionhaus/GettyImages
Clarke will doubtlessly use the extremities of his 28-man squad on Monday, although the Scottish boss could name the starting XI he plans to use against Germany the following Friday. However, their preparations took a massive blow before the weekend when it emerged striker Lyndon Dykes had suffered a leg injury in training and would miss Euro 2024.
Ben Doak has struggled for injuries this season but has been included in Clarke’s squad. He and Ross McCrorie are the two uncapped players in Clarke’s squad.
Andy Robertson, John McGinn, Scott McTominay and Ryan Christie are among the Premier League stars who could feature against Gibraltar.
Scotland predicted lineup vs Gibraltar
Scotland predicted lineup vs Gibraltar (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Hendry, Cooper, Tierney; McCroie, Gilmour, McTominay, Robertson; Christie, McGinn; Adams.
Gibraltar vs Scotland score prediction
Scotland struggled in March but they’re taking on one of the world’s worst international sides on Monday.
While they do lack some attacking firepower which does the reduce the chances of the visitors running up the score, they should win with relative conviction.
Prediction: Gibraltar 0-5 Scotland
