Denmark vs Scotland Betting Odds: FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers

On Friday, 5th September, Denmark plays Scotland in the first match of Group C. The match will kick off at 19:45 BST at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.

Denmark has had a slow start this season. Their UEFA Euro campaign ended in the round of 16 in June. They managed to reach the quarterfinals of the Nations League but lost to Portugal on an aggregate score of 5–3. Scotland failed to reach the knockout rounds of both two tournaments.

While these teams may not be European giants, both have their strengths and have players from elite clubs in their squads. So, fans can expect plenty of action.

Below, we give you the Denmark vs Scotland betting markets and odds.

Please note that the odds mentioned below are accurate as per the publishing time of the article. Research the latest odds before placing your bets.

Denmark vs Scotland Betting Odds

7bet offers competitive Denmark vs Scotland betting odds across various markets:

1X2 Odds

This is better known as the match match winner market. Here, bettors can pick one out of three possible outcomes of Friday’s match:

• 1: Home team (Denmark) wins
• X: Draw
• 2: Away team (Scotland) wins

As can be seen above, UK sportsbooks list the odds in fractions. The denominator in the fraction indicates the bet amount, and the numerator is the amount you can expect to win if your chosen outcome is successful. For example, bettors can win £13 for every £25 for correctly predicting Denmark’s win. Upon winning, your stake, or the betting amount, is returned. So, your total payout becomes 13+25, i.e., £38. Similarly, a successful bet on Scotland yields £16 for every £3, and correctly predicting a draw pays £14 for every £5.

Upon simplifying the fractions, bets on Denmark yield £0.25 for every pound, bets on Scotland return £5.3 per pound, and draw bets return £2.8 per pound.

As you may note, bets on Scotland pay the highest, and bets on Denmark pay the lowest returns. These odds reflect how bookmakers view each team’s winning chances. The stronger the team, the lower their odds will be. This is because when an outcome becomes more likely, bookmakers lower the odds to even out the market. Similarly, if a team is an underdog, they may be given higher odds to encourage bettors to bet on both teams.

However, bettors shouldn’t rely only on the odds for their analysis. The odds are just a forecast and don’t impact the actual result. Research both teams’ form, injuries, and lineup before placing your bets.

Double Chance

 In the Double Chance market, bettors can pick two out of three possible outcomes:

• Denmark or Draw: This bet loses if Scotland wins.
• Denmark or Scotland: You lose if the game ends in a draw.
• Draw or Scotland: This bet loses if Denmark wins.

Your probability of winning in this market is 66% as you are allowed to cover two out of three outcomes. This is higher than the 33% win probability in the 1×2 market. However, this also means that the Double Chance market pays less because when the probability of an outcome is high, bookmakers lower the odds.

Choose this market if you think both teams are evenly matched and predicting a result is difficult. Check their win-loss-draw record in the last 10 matches to pick your bet. Denmark had 5 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws in their last 10 matches, whereas Scotland had 4 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw in the same period.

Draw No Bet

The Draw No Bet (DNB) is yet another variation of the 1×2 market. Here, the option of a draw is removed, and bettors have to pick only one out of the two remaining outcomes. You simply have to predict the match winner in this market. In case the match draws, your stake will be refunded. This gives you a 50% winning probability.

In their last 10 matches, Denmark has drawn two matches, while Scotland has drawn one. This stat is important to consider when choosing the Denmark vs Scotland odds for this market. 

Choose the Draw No Bet market if you believe a draw is the least likely possibility in Friday’s match. Note that this is a low-paying market since you have a high chance of winning. However, you also get a safety net of a bet refund upon a draw. 

Handicap Betting Odds

A handicap is a disadvantage given to the stronger team in the fixture. In a handicap, a fixed number of points (selected by the bettor) is taken away from the stronger team’s total. The same number of points is added to the weaker team’s total.

This is done to level the playing field when both teams appear to be unevenly matched. The handicap gives an advantage or a head start to the weaker team. This concept is also applied in high-profile fixtures like Brighton vs Manchester City betting odds.

For example, you chose a handicap of (+/-) 1.5. The match ends 3–1. After applying the handicap, the final score will be calculated as 1.5–2.5. This means bets on the losing team win.

Be very careful when selecting the handicaps, as you need to keep the goal margins in mind. The bigger the handicap, the bigger the goal-difference needs to be for bets on the stronger team to win.

For this fixture, bettors can pick handicaps ranging from (+/-) 0.5 to (-/+) 2.75. Here are two examples of how the final score will look after applying the handicap:

• Denmark (-1) / Scotland (+1): Scotland has the advantage here as Denmark needs to win the match with a 3-goal difference to overcome the handicap. In case Denmark wins with just a one-goal difference, such as 3–2, the adjusted score becomes 2–3, giving a win to bets on Scotland. A two-goal difference win of 3–1 will be calculated as 2–2, giving a win to Draw bets. However, a three-goal difference of 3–0 gives a win to bets on Denmark (2–1).
• Denmark (+0.5) / Scotland (-0.5): This is an advantage for Denmark as Scotland needs to win with a two-goal difference to overcome the handicap. A 1-goal win margin, like 1–2, gives a win to Draw bets (1.5–1.5). A 2-goal win margin, like 0–2, gives a win to bets on Scotland (0.5–1.5). Bets on Denmark win if the match ends in a draw.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS Odds)

The Both Teams to Score (BTTS) market considers whether both teams are able to score at least one goal during the match. “Yes” bets win if both net the ball at least once. This means the final score shouldn’t have a zero in it. The score has to be at least 1–1 or higher for your bet to pay out. On the other hand, “No” bets win if both or either team fails to score. So, if the score has a zero in it, like 1–0, 0–2, 0–0, etc, “No” bets win.

This is an ideal market for new bettors because it considers only a small aspect of the game. Bettors don’t need to predict the match winner or the final score, only whether both teams will score or not.

Research both teams’ last 10 match records before selecting “Yes” or “No”. If they have several clean sheets, it means they have a strong defense, and the opposition may have a hard time scoring against them. A clean sheet means the team’s goalkeeper didn’t allow even a single goal to slide in, so the opposition team’s goal tally remains zero. Similarly, look at how many times they remained goalless.

In their last 10 fixtures, both teams have kept five clean sheets each. And both teams remained goalless in two of their last 10 matches. Factor these stats into the Denmark vs Scotland betting odds, especially for BTTS markets, since past scoring and defensive records strongly influence this market.

Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds

This market is known by several names, such as OU, Total, and Over/Under. Here, bettors have to predict the combined goal total. 

For this fixture, the betting line can be adjusted from 0.5 to 5. The default is set at 2.5 goals combined. Let’s say you bet Under 2.5 and the match ends 1–3. The final goal total is four. This means your bet loses. Similarly, Over 2.5 bets win as long as the final total is above their chosen bet.

To decide whether to bet Over or Under, look at the average goals scored by both teams in the last 10 matches. Scotland averaged 1.3 goals per match in this period. Their highest goal tally during this period was four (scored against Liechtenstein in their last match).

Denmark averaged 1.7 goals in the same time. Their highest goal tally was five against Lithuania in their last match.

Looking at their average goals, both teams’ combined average total comes to 3.

Use this data to minimize risk when considering the Denmark vs Scotland betting odds. Cautious bettors should choose the lowest possible O/U total. In this case, the lowest possible bet is 0.5. Choose Under 0.5 if you believe the match will end in a 0–0 draw. Otherwise, go with the Over 0.5 bet. This bet pays out as long as the score is at least 1–0. If you think we’ll see a high-scoring match, then pick a higher total like Over 2.5.

Correct Score Odds

In this market, bettors have to predict the precise number of goals that both teams will score in the game. Note that this bet pays out only if your prediction matches precisely. For example, predicting a 1-0 win for Denmark on Friday pays £16 for every £3. Correctly predicting a 1-1 draw pays £13 per £2, and getting the exact score for Scotland’s 0-1 win pays £14 per pound. 

These are only a few examples, and bettors are free to adjust the score from anywhere between 0 to +5 for both teams. This means there can be numerous probable outcomes. So, there is a fair bit of luck and guessing involved. This makes it a risky bet. Consider the correct score market only if you have researched both teams’ form thoroughly.

Where to Watch the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Fans in the UK can watch the Northern Ireland, Scotland, and a few Wales matches on BBC iPlayer. England matches will be available on ITV1. S4C Clic will broadcast the remaining Wales matches. All other European qualifiers will be broadcast on Prime Video UK.

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