Haiti
Scotland
Team Overview
In their latest friendly, Haiti faced Peru at home but fell short, losing 2-1. Despite a strong performance in their previous match against New Zealand, where they won 4-0, Haiti will need to regroup after this recent setback.
Match statistics (Haiti vs Peru):
Team Overview
Scotland secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Bolivia in their most recent friendly, showcasing their attacking prowess. This win followed another strong performance against Curaçao, where they also won 4-1, indicating a solid run of form heading into their match against Haiti.
Match statistics (Bolivia vs Scotland):
In a tightly contested World Cup group stage match, Scotland emerged victorious against Haiti with a score of 1-0, thanks to a first-half goal from John McGinn.
The match saw Scotland take the lead in the 28th minute when McGinn found the back of the net, capitalizing on Haiti's defensive lapses. Despite having less possession (46%), Scotland managed to maintain a solid defensive structure, allowing them to secure the win.
Haiti, with 54% possession, dominated in terms of total shots, registering 15 attempts compared to Scotland's 9. However, both teams managed only 2 shots on target, highlighting the effectiveness of Scotland's defensive efforts. The game was physical, with Haiti committing 23 fouls to Scotland's 21, and the referee issued a total of four yellow cards, three of which went to the Scots.
Despite their offensive pressure, Haiti struggled to convert their chances into goals, a key factor that ultimately determined the outcome of the match. As the tournament progresses, Scotland will look to build on this performance, while Haiti will need to refine their finishing to capitalize on their possession and create more scoring opportunities.
Haiti has shown mixed results in their last ten matches, securing four wins, two draws, and four losses. Their most recent match ended in a 1-2 defeat against Peru, where they managed only one shot on target. In contrast, Scotland has been in strong form, winning six of their last ten matches, including a convincing 4-0 victory over Bolivia. They have demonstrated a potent attacking threat, averaging 2.4 goals per game in their last ten outings.
In terms of offensive capabilities, Haiti has scored a total of 8 goals in their last five matches, averaging 1.6 goals per game, while conceding 4 goals, averaging 0.8 goals against per game. Scotland, on the other hand, has netted 12 goals in their last five matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game, with 5 goals conceded, averaging 1.0 goals against per game. This indicates a significant disparity in attacking efficiency and defensive solidity between the two teams.
Scotland is expected to dominate possession and create more goal-scoring opportunities, utilizing their pace and technical ability to exploit Haiti's defensive weaknesses. Haiti will likely adopt a more defensive approach, aiming to counter-attack when possible, but they may struggle to contain Scotland's offensive pressure throughout the match.
Haiti
1
0
1
Scotland
2
1
1
J. Placide
G
C. Arcus
D
R. Ade
D
H. Delcroix
D
M. Experience
D
L. Deedson
M
J. Bellegarde
M
D. Jean Jacques
M
R. Providence
M
F. Pierrot
F
W. Isidor
F
A. Gunn
G
A. Hickey
D
G. Hanley
D
J. Hendry
D
A. Robertson
D
B. Gannon-Doak
M
S. McTominay
M
L. Ferguson
M
R. Christie
M
L. Shankland
F
C. Adams
F
