When did Scotland last beat Brazil? Head to head record ahead of World Cup clash and latest odds
What is Scotland’s record against Brazil at the World Cup - and when did Scotland last beat them?
Scotland’s crunch moment has arrived at the World Cup as Steve Clarke’s side gets set to face five-time champions Brazil in Miami this Wednesday night.
An opening game 1-0 win against Haiti was followed by a narrow loss to Morocco by the same scoreline last week, leaving Scotland in third place heading into their final Group C game. The scenario is fairly simple. A win - or a draw - will see the team qualify for the knockout stages for the first time in history. A defeat? Then a wait ensues to see if Scotland can make it as one of the best third-placed teams.
It is a moment the Tartan Army has been dreaming of ever since qualification was confirmed with a dramatic 4-2 win against Denmark. Sun tan lotion? Needed. Check. Nerves? Definitely. Kilt? Aye. A famous World Cup win for the ages? Pending.
Here’s everything you need to know about Scotland’s record against their superstar opponents as they prepare to do battle at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Kick-off is scheduled for 11pm UK time.
What is Scotland’s record against Brazil at the World Cup?
Scotland record against Brazil at the FIFA World Cup is as follows:
- W: 0
- D: 1
- L: 4
When did Scotland last play Brazil?
Scotland last played Brazil in an international friendly over 15 years ago. The two teams faced each other at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium back on 27 March, 2011. The game was decided by a goal in each half from a then 19-year-old young superstar by the name of Neymar Jr.
Want to know what happened to Scotland’s line-up from that day? Read here.
When did Scotland last beat Brazil?
Scotland have never beaten Brazil either in a competitive fixture, or an international friendly.
However, the last time Scotland picked up a result against Brazil was back at the 1974 World Cup in Germany. The game ended 0-0, with the sides unable to be separated at the Waldstadion, Frankfurt. Scotland managed to go unbeaten in that tournament, beating Zaire 2-0 in the opening game, before drawing with Brazil and Yugoslavia. However, they exited at the group stage on goal difference.
Scotland starting XI vs Brazil in at World Cup 1974: David Harvey, Sandy Jardine, Jim Holton, Martin Buchan, Danny McGrain, Willie Morgan, Billy Bremner, David Hay, Peter Lorimer, Kenny Dalglish, Joe Jordan.
The sides have faced each other ten times in total, with Brazil winning eight times, and the other two ending in draws.
Scotland 8/1, Brazil 3/10, draw 9/2 - via SkyBet
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