Scotland is set to return to the European Championship for the second consecutive edition of Euro 2024, having secured back-to-back qualification for the tournament after failing to qualify for a major tournament for over 25 years. The Scots, placed alongside the Germans, Hungary, and Switzerland, are optimistic about breaking their first-round hoodoo at major championships. However, they face a stiff test in the opener, as hosts Germany is looking to kick-start their competition with all three points. Germany, led by Julian Nagelsmann, has struggled for consistency and has only managed to win three of their last ten home fixtures. Despite their home advantage, Germany comes into the competition as third-favourites behind France and England. Scotland’s struggles for form in 2024 suggest that Germany can expect a tough test in this intriguing opener. With the Scots capable of scoring, Germany has kept just three clean sheets in their last 24 international fixtures.

Head coach Nagelsmann has announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament, with Toni Kroos returning and retiring at the end of the competition, while Matt Hummels, Serge Gnabry, Timo Werner, and Leon Goretzka are not included.

Head coach Clarke has announced a 28-man squad for Scotland’s June trip to Germany, with notable absentees Aaron Hickey, Lewis Ferguson, and Nathan Patterson, and Liverpool teenager Ben Doak joining the squad for the first time.

Predicted lineups:

Germany

Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
Defenders: Joshua Kimmich, David Raum, Antonio Rüdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck
Midfielders: İlkay Gündoğan, Toni Kroos, Jamal Musiala
Forwards: Leroy Sané, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz

Scotland

Goalkeeper: Angus Gunn
Defenders: Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry, Ryan Porteous, Anthony Ralston
Midfielders: Scot McTominay, John McGinn, Ryan Christie, Billy Gilmour
Forwards: Lawrence Shankland

• Germany – 4 wins
• Scotland – — wins
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

Scotland faces Germany, expected to score a commanding 2-1 victory in the final match, requiring exceptional football to secure a goal.

Winning probability:

Germany – 65%

Draw – 12%

Scotland – 23%

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