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Scotland odds to qualify for the knockout rounds of the World Cup

Scotland's World Cup hopes hang in the balance after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil.

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Steve Clarke and his side went into the clash in Miami knowing a point or more would all but guarantee them of a spot in the knockout rounds of the competition for the first time in history, and even a defeat could have been enough.

However, South Korea and Bosnia are already guaranteed to finish above Scotland as third-placed teams, after South Korea's shock defeat to South Africa pushed them down to third with a goal difference of -1, while Bosnia reached four points with their win over Qatar.

On Wednesday night, Ecuador's win over Germany secured their spot as a third-place team, while Sweden's draw with Japan did the same.

Losing by three has significantly hurt Scotland's goal difference, and they're very much relying on favours elsewhere. In Group D, Australia or Paraguay both secured their passage to the last 32, with Sweden and Japan also assured of a place in the knockouts after coming through Group F. A win for Senegal over Iraq secured their place above Scotland, while Algeria and Austria will also reach four points if they play out a draw in Group J.

DR Congo will get to four points if they beat Uzbekistan, while Cape Verde avoided to Saudi Arabia to climb above Scotland in the third-place table.

In Group L, as long as Croatia don't lose by more than two to Ghana, they'll also finish above Scotland.

Scotland's odds to qualify for the last 32

  • Scotland 'To Qualify' for the Knockout Rounds - 66/1
  • Scotland 'Not To Qualify' for the Knockout Rounds - 1/750

Odds displayed in the above article were correct at time of writing and are subject to change or withdrawal at any time.

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