Scotland must win to qualify for the World Cup, while a draw is enough for Denmark
September’s meeting ended in a 0-0 stalemate
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After both sides missed the chance to boost their automatic qualification hopes with disappointing results on Saturday, Scotland and Denmark clash in a dramatic final group contest at Hampden.
A win would secure top spot in the group for Steve Clarke's side and a first World Cup finals appearance since 1998, while Denmark will finish top if they avoid defeat at Hampden Park.
Team News
Midfielders Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller were forced to withdraw from Scotland’s provisional squad, after both players sustained injuries with their respective Serie A teams.
Steve Clarke surprised many by including veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon in his starting XI against Greece, a move that came at the expense of Angus Gunn.
The Hearts stopper is expected to continue between the sticks, after making a string of impressive saves on Saturday.
Clarke may also choose to freshen up his attack following a couple of tepid displays from his frontline. This could result in Che Adams — another one of Scotland’s charges plying his trade in the Italian top-flight — being replaced by either Lyndon Dykes or the in-form Lawrence Shankland.
The Danish camp has recently been hit by a viral sickness bug, rendering three players and two coaching staff members unwell.
Napoli loanee Rasmus Hojlund and Fulham defender Joachim Andersen both missed Saturday’s disappointing draw with Belarus through illness, while Rasmus Kristensen has since become symptomatic.
However, Brian Riemer is hopeful all three players will be available.
Having been introduced from the bench on Saturday night following a minor injury, Sporting Libson skipper Morten Hjulmand is deemed fit enough to start.
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The stats
Scotland’s 3-2 loss to Greece was their first defeat in six matches.
Denmark have not lost in regulation time since a 2-1 defeat to Spain last November.
After keeping clean sheets in all three of their opening matches, the Danes have shipped three goals across two home fixtures.
Denmark are unbeaten in their World Cup qualifying campaign, having recorded three wins and two draws so far.
Scotland have conceded just five goals throughout World Cup qualifying.
Prediction
It will undoubtedly be a tense and cagey affair at Hampen Park on Tuesday night, as both teams aim to secure their place in next summer’s World Cup finals in North America.
A point will be good enough for Denmark, while the Scots must record a third consecutive victory on home soil if they are to clinch automatic qualification.
The Tartan Army’s nerves will not be helped by memories of several recent glorious failures, with Scotland’s last appearance at FIFA’s most prestigious international tournament coming almost three decades ago.
However, the Danes may also feel a little fragile coming into this encounter, having blown a golden opportunity to get the job done against Belarus on Saturday.
Given the magnitude of this fixture and the defensive qualities of either side, we should not expect to see too many goals at Hampden.
Nevertheless, a dramatic conclusion to this intriguing qualifying group is virtually guaranteed.
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