Scotland vs Japan Prediction & Betting Tips | 28/03/2026

Scotland vs Japan Prediction and Betting Tips | 28 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

25 March 2026 • 14:41 UTC • 1 min read

Scotland vs Japan Prediction and Betting Tips 28 March 2026

All eyes will be on Hampden Park in Glasgow when Scotland and Japan lock horns in a friendly on Saturday afternoon. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach, we predict a 1-1 draw. Steve Clark's men remain without injured full-backs Max Johnston and Aaron Hickey, yet Scott McTominay returns after recovering from injury, adding much-needed physicality and goal threat from midfield. The hosts have been impressive at home, winning 5 of their last 6 at Hampden and averaging 2.67 points per game, while conceding just 0.33 goals per match on home soil.

Japan, meanwhile, travel with a strong squad despite concerns over recent away performances. The main man to watch will be Ritsu Doan of Eintracht Frankfurt, while out-of-form Celtic striker Daizen Maeda has also been included. The Samurai Blue's overall form mirrors Scotland’s—2.30 points per game—but their away attack has struggled badly, averaging only 0.33 goals scored in their last three away fixtures.

Both sides defend well and rarely fail to score, but Scotland’s home strength and Japan’s limited away productivity suggest a tight, tactical contest in Glasgow. Therefore, Under 2.5 goals is our main betting tip, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.

This match will be played on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 17:00.

What is our Scotland vs Japan prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Scotland 1 - 1 Japan

Scotland vs Japan Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Ayase Ueda @ 150 Odds
First Goalscorer: Ayase Ueda @ 450 Odds
To be Booked: Grant Hanley @ 450 Odds
Asian Handicap: Scotland +0.5 @ -154 Odds
European Handicap: Japan +2 @ -188 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 1X @ -150 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
Clean Sheet: Japan - No @ -250 Odds

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Scotland Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwldwwwdw	2.30
Home	wwwwwd	2.67
Away	ldww	1.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	83%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	2.00	3.00
Scored	1.70	1.67	1.75
Conceded	0.70	0.33	1.25
BTTS	50%	33%	75%
Clean Sheets	50%	67%	25%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	1.87	2.03	1.63
Expected Goals Against	1.18	1.05	1.38

Japan Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwwdldwww	2.30
Home	wwwdwww	2.71
Away	wdl	1.33

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	86%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	4.14	1.00
Scored	2.50	3.43	0.33
Conceded	0.70	0.71	0.67
BTTS	30%	43%	0%
Clean Sheets	60%	57%	67%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	67%
Expected Goals	1.68	1.93	1.08
Expected Goals Against	0.95	0.76	1.40