Scotland v Ivory Coast
Scotland

Scotland vs Ivory Coast

, KO: 19:30 , Hill Dickinson Stadium
Ivory Coast

The Hill Dickinson Stadium will play host to an international friendly between Scotland and the Ivory Coast on Tuesday night.

Both sides have already qualified for this summer's World Cup and will use this exhibition encounter to further step up their tournament preparations.

The two teams head into this clash following contrasting results in their weekend friendlies.

Since securing a return to the world’s biggest stage for the first time since 1998, Scotland returned to action on Saturday evening by falling to a 1-0 defeat at home to Japan in a disappointing display.

Although it was just a friendly, the performance drew the displeasure of much of the Tartan Army, with Steve Clarke now hoping for a reaction on Tuesday night.

In contrast, the Ivory Coast ran out 4-0 winners against South Korea at Stadium MK on Saturday.

How the bookies view it: Scots set for another defeat

The pre-match odds suggest Scotland could suffer another defeat on Tuesday night. The Scots are priced at 7/4 with bet365, while the Ivory Coast are 7/5 favorites, and the draw is trading at 9/4 with the same firm.

Head to head: History book blank

Tuesday night will see Scotland and the Ivory Coast meet for the first time. The Scots’ last clash with African opposition came at the 1998 World Cup, when they were beaten by Morocco – a side they will face again at this summer’s tournament.

Players to watch: Diallo to deliver?

Amad Diallo set up one of the Ivory Coast's four goals against South Korea on Saturday, making the Manchester United man an attractive option for a goal or an assist on Tuesday night at 11/8 on bet365.

Scotland will look to talisman Scott McTominay for inspiration on Tuesday night. The Napoli ace offers value at 3/1 on bet365 for an anytime strike.

Predicted line-ups

Steve Clarke is almost certain to make changes on Tuesday night, with the likes of Billy Gilmour, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie all pushing for recalls to the starting XI.

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae is expected to rotate his squad too, though he will be without the injured Yan Diomande.

Scotland: Gunn; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Tierney; Ferguson, Gilmour; McGinn, McTominay, Christie; Adams

Ivory Coast: Y Fofana; Doue, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Sangare, Inao Oulai; Diallo, Guessand, Adingra

Anything else catch the eye?

Based on Scotland’s lacklustre display against Japan on Saturday, the Ivory Coast look well worth backing in the Draw No Bet market at 8/11 with bet365.

The Elephants will head into this clash in high spirits after a 4-0 weekend victory over South Korea.

Against a Scotland side that has struggled to keep clean sheets in recent years, the 11/8 (bet365) for Ivory Coast to score two or more goals also stands out.

Scotland vs Ivory Coast Betting Tips & Predictions
Ivory Coast Draw No Bet
8/11
Bet365
Over 1.5 Ivory Coast Goals
11/8
Bet365
Amad Diallo To Score or Assist
11/8
Bet365
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