Scotland vs Ivory Coast predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

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Scotland vs Ivory Coast kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Tuesday, March 31
Kick-off 7.30pm
Venue Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
Competition International friendly
TV BBC Two & BBC Scotland

Scotland suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Japan in their first World Cup warm-up friendly and now visit Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium looking to get the better of the Ivory Coast in the second.

The Elephants are also tuning up for this summer's tournament and were impressive 4-0 winners over South Korea last time out.

Scotland vs Ivory Coast betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Draw
1pt 12-5 bet365, Coral, Ladbrokes 

Best player bet

Scott McTominay to score at any time
10-3 bet365 

Longshot 

John Souttar to be shown a card
5-1 bet365

Scotland vs Ivory Coast preview 

There was supposed to be a party atmosphere at Hampden Park on Saturday as Scotland celebrated their qualification for the World Cup but a drab 1-0 friendly defeat to Japan left the Tartan Army feeling flat.

Steve Clarke’s men have a chance to make amends on Tuesday as they take on Ivory Coast at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Scotland fans will have warm memories of the city after they beat Wales at Anfield in 1977 to qualify for the following year’s World Cup but this clash will certainly be a lower-stakes affair.

Ivory Coast warmed up with a commanding 4-0 win over South Korea in their first game following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations trophy defence.

They were knocked out by Egypt in the quarter-finals of that tournament but qualified for the World Cup with a minimum of fuss, winning eight and drawing two of their ten qualifiers and not conceding once.

The Elephants have lost only one of their last seven games and are likely to be a tough nut for this Scottish team to crack, particularly after the lack of attacking endeavour Clarke’s side showed against Japan.

Scotland had only ten touches in the opposition box last time out and their attritional style, coupled with both managers' likely rotations, means that an entertaining affair looks unlikely.

They are unlikely to change their methods and may set up not to get beaten rather than to go for the win so backing the draw looks the best betting approach. 

McTominay the key man

Scott McTominay remains the danger man in this Scotland team and he had two of their three shots on target against Japan last time out. The Napoli midfielder has 13 goals in his last 30 appearances for Scotland and is a tempting proposition to add to that tally.

Souttar a card candidate

John Souttar could replace either Scott McKenna or Jack Hendry at the back and the Rangers centre-half has been booked seven times in 21 league starts for the Light Blues this term so could be overpriced for another caution.

Scotland vs Ivory Coast Bet Builder

Under 2.5 goals

Ivory Coast did not concede in ten World Cup qualifiers and this looks set to be a cagey affair.

Elye Wahi to have a shot on target

The Nice striker is averaging 1.91 shots on target per 90 minutes since moving to the club in January and is likely to record an attempt on target again here.

Ryan Christie to be shown a card

The Bournemouth midfielder was booked twice in four World Cup qualifying starts and looks a tempting price for another.

Pays out at 12-1 with bet365

Key stat for Scotland vs Ivory Coast

♦ Scotland have won only two of their last 12 friendlies and those victories were against Liechtenstein and Gibraltar

Scotland vs Ivory Coast betting odds

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Scotland vs Ivory Coast team news and predicted line-ups

Scotland

Scott McTominay is expected to shake off a small knock while Steve Clarke could ring the changes and may even move to three at the back.

Predicted line-up (3-4-1-1): Gunn; Souttar, Hanley, Tierney; Patterson, Gilmour, Christie, McGinn, Robertson; McTominay; Adams

Ivory Coast

Emerse Fae could also make plenty of changes to the team which beat South Korea 4-0.

Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Lafont; Singo, Diomande, Kossounou, Konan; Guiagon, Sangare, Kessie; Diallo, Wahi, Godo

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FAQs

When is Scotland vs Ivory Coast?

Scotland vs Ivory Coast takes place on Tuesday March 31 and kicks off at 7.30pm GMT.

Where is Scotland vs Ivory Coast being played?

The venue for the game is the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool.

Where can I watch Scotland vs Ivory Coast?

BBC Two is showing the game live in the UK.

What is the match betting for Scotland vs Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast are Evs to win, Scotland are a 12-5 chance and the draw is 12-5.

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