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UEFA Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League· Kick-off : Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)

Scotland vs Switzerland: 0-3 result and AI prediction review

Review: prediction vs result

1X2 outcome correctExact score missedMost likely score before kick-off : 0-1

Final score: Scotland 0-3 Switzerland. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Switzerland was the model's favourite outcome (52%). The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (5.2%), behind 0-1. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (42%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (39%): missed.

Match analysis

Scotland vs Switzerland was played on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (UEFA Nations League). Venue: Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow. Before kick-off, our model gave Scotland a 21% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Switzerland 52%. The most likely correct score is 0-1 (15.4%), ahead of 1-1 (12.3%) and 0-2 (11.0%).

Over their last 5 matches, Scotland have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 5 and conceding 4. Over their last 5 matches, Switzerland have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 8 and conceding 4. Recent momentum is clearly with Switzerland. On average Scotland score 1.00 and concede 0.80 goals per game; Switzerland score 1.60 and concede 0.80. In the table, Scotland sit 3rd with 1 points from 1 games, Switzerland 1st with 3 points from 1. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Scotland have averaged 0.87 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.13 for Switzerland.

In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Scotland, 0 for Switzerland and 1 draw. The most recent ended Scotland 1-1 Switzerland (Jun 19, 2024). In double chance terms, "Scotland or draw" stands at 48%, "Switzerland or draw" at 79% and "no draw" at 73%.

In short : Our model backs Switzerland to edge Scotland (52% probability). In the table, Scotland (3rd, 1 pts) host Switzerland (1st, 3 pts). The model leans towards a tight, low-scoring game.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

21%
Scotland (Win)
27%
Draw
52%
Switzerland (Win)

Double chance

48%
Scotland or draw
79%
Switzerland or draw
73%
No draw

Most likely correct scores

Scores shown as Scotland – Switzerland. 0-1 is the single most likely scoreline (15.4%); the 5 scores below add up to 58% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.

ScoreProbability
Scotland 0-1 Switzerland15.4%
Scotland 1-1 Switzerland12.3%
Scotland 0-2 Switzerland11.0%
Scotland 0-0 Switzerland10.8%
Scotland 1-2 Switzerland8.8%

Goals: both teams to score, over/under

The model expects 2.23 goals in total (0.80 for Scotland, 1.43 for Switzerland): over 2.5 goals has a 39% probability and both teams to score 42%. A tight, low-scoring game is on the cards. Scotland keep a clean sheet in 24% of scenarios, Switzerland in 45%.

Probability
Scotland expected goals0.80
Switzerland expected goals1.43
Both teams to score42%
Over 1.5 goals65%
Over 2.5 goals39%
Over 3.5 goals19%
Scotland clean sheet24%
Switzerland clean sheet45%

Recent form

Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.

Scotland

DateOpponentScore
Sep 26, 2026Slovenia · UEFA Nations League0-0D
Jun 24, 2026Brazil · FIFA World Cup0-3L
Jun 19, 2026Morocco · FIFA World Cup0-1L
Jun 14, 2026Haiti · FIFA World Cup1-0W
Jun 6, 2026Bolivia · International Friendlies4-0W

Switzerland

DateOpponentScore
Sep 26, 2026North Macedonia · UEFA Nations League3-0W
Jul 12, 2026Argentina · FIFA World Cup1-3L
Jul 7, 2026Colombia · FIFA World Cup0-0D
Jul 3, 2026Algeria · FIFA World Cup2-0W
Jun 24, 2026Canada · FIFA World Cup2-1W

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Scotland311
Switzerland131

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 19, 2024Scotland 1-1 SwitzerlandEuro Championship

Out and doubtful

Scotland

No absences reported.

Switzerland

No absences reported.

Most regular starters

Scotland

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • A. Gunn5/5
  • A. Robertson5/5
  • J. Hendry5/5
  • L. Ferguson5/5
  • S. McTominay4/5
  • A. Hickey3/5
  • B. Gannon-Doak3/5
  • C. Adams3/5
  • G. Hanley3/5
  • J. McGinn3/5
  • L. Shankland3/5

Switzerland

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • G. Kobel5/5
  • M. Akanji5/5
  • N. Elvedi5/5
  • R. Freuler5/5
  • B. Embolo4/5
  • D. Ndoye4/5
  • G. Xhaka4/5
  • R. Rodriguez4/5
  • D. Zakaria3/5
  • F. Rieder3/5
  • J. Manzambi3/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scotland vs Switzerland prediction?

Before the match, our AI gave Scotland a 21% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Switzerland 52%. Switzerland are therefore favourites. Final score: 0-3.

What is the most likely correct score for Scotland vs Switzerland?

0-1 (15.4%), followed by 1-1 (12.3%), 0-2 (11.0%), 0-0 (10.8%) and 1-2 (8.8%).

Will both teams score in Scotland vs Switzerland?

The probability that both Scotland and Switzerland score is 42%. Scotland have a 24% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Switzerland 45%.

How many goals should we expect in Scotland vs Switzerland?

The model expects 2.23 goals (0.80 for Scotland, 1.43 for Switzerland). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 65%, over 2.5 goals 39%, over 3.5 goals 19%.

When and where is Scotland vs Switzerland played?

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), UEFA Nations League. Venue: Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow.

What form are Scotland and Switzerland in?

Scotland: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 4 conceded). Switzerland: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 4 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between Scotland and Switzerland?

In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Scotland, 0 for Switzerland and 1 draw. The most recent ended Scotland 1-1 Switzerland (Jun 19, 2024).

What was the Scotland vs Switzerland result, and was the prediction right?

Final score: Scotland 0-3 Switzerland. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Switzerland was the model's favourite outcome (52%). The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (5.2%), behind 0-1. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (42%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (39%): missed.

How is the Scotland vs Switzerland prediction calculated?

The model estimates each team's expected goals (0.80 for Scotland, 1.43 for Switzerland) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.

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