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Scotland vs Ivory Coast Tips & Predictions - International Friendly Goals Predicted

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Last updated: Mon 30 Mar 2026 10:10
Scotland's recent defensive shakiness combined with Ivory Coast's attacking strengths sets the stage for an exciting international friendly. Analysts predict a high-scoring match, suggesting bets on both teams scoring (BTTS), as well as the possibility for over 2.5 and 3.5 goals. The predictions align with previous performances from both teams, promising an entertaining spectacle for fans.
Alex Waite 30 Mar 2026
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  • Scotland have failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 games
  • Ivory Coast have seen 17 goals in their last 4 matches
  • More goals are expected in this International Friendly
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Ivory Coast have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 matches (Getty)

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Scotland have struggled to keep the goals out recently and the Ivory Coast are a dangerous attacking side. These nations can get amongst the goals in this International Friendly.

Key Stats - Ivory Coast High Scoring


  • Scotland have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 home games.
  • Scotland have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches. 
  • Ivory Coast have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 matches.

H2H - First Encounter


This will be the first-ever meeting between Scotland and the Ivory Coast.

Scotland Rarely Keep Clean Sheets


Steve Clarke’s Scotland have been leaky in defence recently and have conceded seven goals in five matches. 

Scotland ended their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers with a 3-2 loss in Greece and a 4-2 home win over Denmark. They allowed over 1.93 XG in those two matches.

Clarke’s team then lost 1-0 at home against Japan in an international friendly. Scotland faced 18 shots and conceded with six minutes remaining. 

Ivory Coast Know How to Score Goals


Ivory Coast are in decent form and have lost just once in their previous seven in all competitions. The African side scored at least once in each of those games.

The Elephants went unbeaten in five and scored 10 goals before a 3-2 AFCON quarter-final loss to Egypt. Ivory Coast had 1.17 XG and 71% possession during that defeat.

Emerse Fae’s side hit back with a commanding 4-0 friendly win against South Korea on Saturday. Ivory Coast had 3.22 XG and Evann Guessand, Simon Adingra, Martial Godo and Wilfried Singo scored. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Scotland (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn; Anthony Ralston, John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Andy Robertson; Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour; John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie; Che Adams

Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn, Scott Bain, Liam Kelly
Defenders: Andy Robertson, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, Scott McKenna, Jack Hendry, Anthony Ralston, Nathan Patterson, John Souttar, Dominic Hyam, Ross McCrorie
Midfielders: John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie, Kenny McLean, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Lennon Miller, Andy Irving
Forwards: Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams, Tommy Conway, George Hirst, Findlay Curtis

Midfielder Scott McTominay is likely to start after scoring twice and assisting once in his last three internationals. 

Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Yahia Fofana; Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan; Ibrahim Sangare, Franck Kessie, Seko Fofana; Amad Diallo, Evann Guessand, Simon Adingra

Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Alban Lafont, Mohamed Kone
Defenders: Ghislain Konan , Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo, Evan Ndicka, Emmanuel Agbadou, Guela Doue, Ousmane Diomande, Clement Akpa
Midfielders: Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri, Ibrahim Sangare, Seko Fofana, Christ Inao Oulai, Parfait Guiagon
Forwards: Nicolas Pepe, Simon Adingra, Evann Guessand, Amad Diallo, Benie Traore, Bazoumana Toure, Martial Godo, Elye Wahi

Ivory Coast have no injuries or suspensions. 

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Verdict

Scotland have been shaky in defence recently and Ivory Coast score loads of goals. Another high-scoring clash is anticipated in this International Friendly.

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