- 1 Haiti vs Scotland: underdogs collide in a bid for a historic World Cup return
- 2 Haiti are aiming to spring a shock in Massachusetts
- 3 Scotland are looking to finally break the glass ceiling
- 4 Probable line-ups
- 5 World Cup Prediction Haiti vs Scotland
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information can change
- 9 Your responsibility
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the visuals
Haiti vs Scotland: underdogs collide in a bid for a historic World Cup return 
Group C gets under way on Sunday in Massachusetts with a fixture drenched in nostalgia. Haiti take on Scotland at Boston Stadium as they make their long-awaited return to the tournament after decades away. For Haiti, this opener against European opposition is a major test. Under pressure to deliver, the Haitians will need to raise their level fast if they want to shake up the pecking order from the off.
Haiti are aiming to spring a shock in Massachusetts 
For this historic clash, Haiti arrive in buoyant mood after a strong warm-up win over New Zealand. Head coach Sebastien Migne is leaning on the experience of captain and goalkeeper Johny Placide to keep the side steady. At the back, Haiti will count on Carlens Arcus to shut down the right flank. The creative burden falls to Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, who will be tasked with feeding home striker Duckens Nazon. The crowd will expect a disciplined display from Haiti to help erase the memory of the qualifying chaos. Their forwards must make the most of every breakaway. A positive result would throw the race for the last 16 wide open. The whole of Haiti will be watching with real passion.
Scotland are looking to finally break the glass ceiling 
Scotland, meanwhile, head into this finals with serious ambition and a clear target: reach the knockout rounds, something the Tartan Army have never managed in their history. Steve Clarke’s men are riding a strong wave after finishing top of their qualifying group ahead of Denmark, then backing it up with emphatic friendly wins over Curacao (4-1) and Bolivia (4-0). Even without injured Billy Gilmour and with Scott McTominay still a doubt, the Scots can still lean on the power of new attacking arrival Lawrence Shankland and the experience of John McGinn to stamp their authority.
Probable line-ups
Haiti : Placide ; Arcus, Ade, Delcroix, Experience ; Deedson, Jean Jacques, Bellegarde, Providence ; Isidor, Nazon
Scotland : Gunn ; Hickey, Hanley, Souttar, Robertson ; Doak, McTominay, Ferguson, McGinn ; Adams, Shankland
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World Cup Prediction Haiti vs Scotland
Scotland to win
This opening Group C clash should, on paper, go the way of the Europeans, who are far more experienced at this level. Scotland are in a rich spell in attack, coming off two eye-catching friendly routs in which their forwards were ruthlessly efficient. The physical edge in midfield from players used to Premier League battles should help the Tartan Army seize control early and dictate the rhythm.
Haiti, by contrast, are the second-lowest ranked side in the whole tournament by FIFA ranking and could struggle to match the tempo. The Grenadiers showed worrying defensive gaps in their last outing against Peru, a 2-1 defeat, and may concede too many set pieces against Scottish muscle. Against a well-drilled European side full of confidence, this looks a step too far for the Caribbean outfit. A straightforward win for Steve Clarke’s team is the expected outcome.
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