Haiti vs. Scotland Prediction & Best Bets

Haiti and Scotland meet at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday night as the two teams kick off their World Cup campaigns in Group C.

Up against Brazil and Morocco in the opening phase, this first game could present both sides with their best chance of putting points on the board with the eight best third-place teams also sealing a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.

This is Scotland's first appearance at the finals since 1998, while for Haiti it's only their second showing at the World Cup having featured at the 1974 tournament in West Germany.

The Scots topped their qualifying group with home wins over Greece and Denmark, while Haiti finished above Honduras and Costa Rica in CONCACAF qualifying to confirm their spot in this summer's tournament.

With Brazil and Morocco appearing much stronger on paper, a strong third-place showing in Group C will likely be the aim of the two sides and so a positive result in this opener is a must.

Haiti vs. Scotland betting picks and predictions

Scotland to win (-175)

Scotland have won six of their last nine games with the strong form shown over the last 12 months helping to confirm their place at the World Cup.

Steve Clarke's men have clicked at the right time, turning Hampden Park into a fortress since September, only losing to Japan by a single goal.

The Scots are favorites to beat Haiti, having won their last two international friendlies with a total of eight goals scored.

Beating Curacao 4-1 at the end of May, Scotland defeated Bolivia 4-0 last time out and will be confident of putting in another positive showing on Saturday night.

Haiti have won only once in four games, but the times they have failed to record a victory, there has only been a goal in it.

Beating New Zealand 4-0, the Grenadiers drew 1-1 with Iceland, while losing 1-0 to Tunisia and going down 2-1 against Peru.

While a comfortable victory isn't expected, Scotland should boast enough class and experience to force a narrow win and take the three points.

Both teams to score (-105)

Scotland had conceded in seven straight matches before earning a clean sheet in the win over Bolivia and so Haiti will fancy their chances of getting a goal in their Group C opener.

The Grenadiers have found the net in five of their last six matches, only failing to score against Tunisia, and will hope all-time top scorer Duckens Nazon can add to his tally.

Wilson Isidor also boasts Premier League experience and the Sunderland forward has scored two goals in his last three matches for Haiti, netting a late equaliser against Iceland.

During October and November, Scotland were involved in four games in which both teams scored and netted a total of 11 goals in that time.

Haiti, meanwhile, have conceded two or more goals to Peru, Honduras and Costa Rica.

Looking at these numbers, backing both teams to score on Saturday could prove a smart move.

Lawrence Shankland to score anytime (+125)

Lawrence Shankland has enjoyed a fine season, scoring 16 goals in 29 matches for Hearts as the Jam Tarts pushed for the Scottish Premiership title until they were pipped by Celtic on the last day of the season.

The striker, who has since signed for Rangers ahead of the next club campaign, has continued his impressive scoring form by netting three goals in his last two matches.

Shankland scored a brace in the 4-1 win over Curacao before opening the scoring in the 4-0 victory over Bolivia.

After enjoying such an incredible season, the 30-year-old will hope to keep the momentum going on the biggest stage of all and score Scotland's first World Cup goal since 1998.

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Haiti vs. Scotland odds

Haiti	+425
Tie	+333
Scotland	-175

Haiti vs. Scotland player props

Anytime goalscorer

Lawrence Shankland (Scotland)	+125
Che Adams (Scotland)	+175
Scott McTominay (Scotland)	+175
Frantzdy Pierrot (Haiti)	+300
Wilson Isidor (Haiti)	+350
Duckens Nazon (Haiti)	+375

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