Haiti
Scotland
Team Overview
In their latest friendly, Haiti faced Peru at home but suffered a 2-1 defeat. Despite a strong performance against New Zealand just days earlier, where they won 4-0, Haiti couldn't maintain that momentum against Peru.
Match statistics (Haiti vs Peru):
Team Overview
Scotland traveled to Bolivia for their last friendly and secured a commanding 4-0 victory. This win followed another strong performance against Curaçao, where they also triumphed 4-1, showcasing their attacking capabilities.
Match statistics (Bolivia vs Scotland):
In a closely fought match, Scotland secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup group stage encounter. The decisive moment came in the 28th minute when John McGinn found the back of the net, giving Scotland the lead they would hold onto.
Despite Scotland's early goal, Haiti controlled 54% of possession throughout the match, demonstrating their intent to dominate the midfield. However, they struggled to convert their possession into meaningful chances, managing a total of 15 shots but only two on target. Scotland, on the other hand, had 9 shots with 2 on goal, showcasing their efficiency in front of the net.
The match was marked by a physical battle, with a total of 44 fouls committed—23 by Haiti and 21 by Scotland. The referee issued four yellow cards, one to Haiti and three to Scotland, reflecting the intensity of the contest. Haiti's J. Bellegarde received a yellow card just before halftime, which could have impacted their tactical approach in the second half.
As the match progressed, both teams made substitutions to freshen their line-ups, but Scotland's defense held firm against Haiti's late attempts to equalize. With four corners to Haiti's three, the home side pushed for an equalizer but ultimately fell short. This result sets the tone for both teams as they look to navigate the challenges ahead in the tournament.
Haiti has shown mixed results in their last ten matches, with a record of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws. They scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 4, averaging 1.6 goals per game. Their most recent match ended in a loss against Peru (1-2), but they had a strong performance prior against New Zealand, winning 4-0.
Scotland, on the other hand, has been in better form, winning 6 out of their last 10 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 5, averaging 2.4 goals per game. Their latest match was a convincing 4-0 victory over Bolivia, showcasing their attacking prowess.
In terms of overall performance, Scotland has a significant advantage with a higher goals per game average and a stronger recent record. Haiti's defensive record shows they have conceded 0.8 goals per game, while Scotland's attack has been prolific, averaging 2.4 goals per game. The absence of head-to-head matches between these two teams adds an element of unpredictability, but current form suggests Scotland will likely dominate.
Factors such as possession and tactical setups will play a crucial role. Scotland's ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities will be essential against Haiti, who may rely on counter-attacks to exploit any defensive lapses.
Scotland is expected to control the midfield and create more chances, while Haiti will need to be efficient on the counter-attack. The tactical battle will likely see Scotland pressing high to force errors from Haiti's defense.
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
