Aaron Hickey has committed two or more fouls in six of his last nine competitive Scotland appearances
Haiti’s main threat could come down his side from winger Ruben Providence
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Back in the World Cup finals for the first time in 28 years, Scotland begin with a nervy Group C encounter against tournament minnows Haiti.
Steve Clarke’s side are heavy favourites to claim three points against a side that lost recent warm-up matches against Tunisia and Peru.
But Sebastien Migne’s side gave the United States a tough game a year ago and will hope to upset the Scots in the same manner as Costa Rica in 1990 or Peru in 1978.
The Tartan Army will be out in force at Foxborough and feeling confident of success after Clarke’s men dismantled Bolivia 4-0 in their final warm-up match.
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Team news
Haiti are expected to line up in a 4‑4-2, with Frantzdy Pierrot leading the line alongside Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor.
Ruben Providence provides pace and trickery from the left with Louicius Deedson offering balance on the right and Wolves’ Jean-Ricner Bellegarde partnering Danley Jean Jacques in the engine room.
Their most-capped player is goalkeeper Johny Placide, who is likely to be a busy man at this tournament.
As for Scotland, Billy Gilmour’s unfortunate injury against Curacao means Lewis Ferguson steps in to partner Scott McTominay in midfield with Ryan Christie and Ben Gannon-Doak offering width.
Angus Gunn will start in goal behind a likely back four of Aaron Hickey, Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry and Andy Robertson.
John McGinn could be pushed forward into a supporting role for lone striker Che Adams, with Lawrence Shankland and George Hirst on the bench.
The stats
This will be Haiti’s second appearance at a World Cup finals over 50 years since their inaugural tournament back in 1974.
Scotland have not qualified for a World Cup since 1998 when they lost 2-1 to Brazil in the opening match.
Haiti have scored in six of their last eight competitive matches.
Scotland have kept only one clean sheet in their last eight matches.
Aaron Hickey has conceded two or more fouls in six of his last nine competitive internationals.
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Match Prediction
Haiti’s unpredictability and directness mean this is unlikely to be a completely straightforward affair for the Scots.
The Grenadiers’ biggest threat comes down Scotland’s right side, where Providence’s pace and close control will test Hickey.
The Almere City winger scored a stunning opener against New Zealand in a recent friendly to emphasise his abilities in tight areas.
He and overlapping full‑back Carlens Arcus combine well, which puts the Brentford full-back directly in the firing line for repeated defensive duels.
Hickey has a tendency to commit fouls when he is caught upfield or isolated against pace.
And with Scotland expected to dominate possession, he could find himself caught high up the pitch in one-on-one duels.
Hickey has been whistled for at least two fouls in six of his last nine competitive appearances for Scotland and that trend may continue at Foxborough.
Score prediction: Haiti 0-2 Scotland
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