North Macedonia vs Scotland Preview: Can the Tartan Army Take Control of Group B1 in Skopje?

North Macedonia vs Scotland is today's Group B1 fixture in UEFA Nations League B. Scotland travel to Skopje on Saturday 3 October 2026 for matchday three, and both sides need points in a tight four-team group. Below you'll find the kick-off details, form, history and our prediction, plus the North Macedonia vs Scotland match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

North Macedonia vs Scotland: Match Details

• Competition: UEFA Nations League B, Group B1, Game Week 3
• Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
• Kick-off: 20:45 local time in Skopje, which is 18:45 UTC (19:45 UK time)
• Venue: Toše Proeski National Arena, Skopje
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The Group: Switzerland, Slovenia, North Macedonia and Scotland

Scotland were drawn with Switzerland, Slovenia and North Macedonia, and their head coach Steve Clarke said the teams are evenly matched after the draw. That makes every point valuable. After today, Scotland host Slovenia at Hampden on 6 October, and the reverse fixture against North Macedonia is at Hampden on Friday 13 November at 19:45. North Macedonia finish the October window away to Switzerland on 6 October.

North Macedonia Preview: Home Ground, Tough Run

North Macedonia are coached by Blagoja Milevski and have a home crowd to rely on, but their recent form is difficult. Before the Nations League, one results list shows a 4-0 defeat in Türkiye, goalless draws against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ireland, a 4-0 loss in Denmark and a 7-1 defeat in Wales. A 1-1 draw with Kazakhstan has also been listed among their recent results.

There are bright spots. Bojan Miovski leads the team with three goals in league play, and Ezgjan Alioski has been the standout performer by rating. North Macedonia also opened the group at home to Switzerland, so check the live table for how they fared.

Scotland Preview: Fresh From the World Cup

Scotland arrive after a World Cup campaign that included a 1-0 win over Haiti, followed by defeats against Morocco and Brazil. Before the tournament they beat Bolivia 4-0 and Curaçao 4-1 in friendlies, which shows a side that scores freely against weaker opposition. Their Nations League campaign started earlier in the window, so check the live table for their group record.

Scotland will also know that away trips like this one are about patience and discipline, and the Tartan Army will make plenty of noise in Skopje.

Head-to-Head: A Short History

Scotland have faced North Macedonia, formerly FYR Macedonia, four times. The most recent meeting was a 2-1 Scotland win in 2013, with goals from Ikechi Anya and Shaun Maloney. A lot has changed since then, and today's squads are very different.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Scotland's patience against a home crowd. North Macedonia will start with energy, so Scotland's first twenty minutes could set the tone.

2. North Macedonia's defence. Their recent record shows they can concede heavily, and Scotland will target set pieces and crosses.

3. Miovski and Alioski. North Macedonia's goal threat and creativity come from these two, so Scotland will need to keep close track of them.

4. Group momentum. With Switzerland and Slovenia in the same group, a win here would give Scotland a valuable cushion before the November return.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are usually announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: North Macedonia vs Scotland

Scotland's World Cup experience and North Macedonia's patchy recent results make the visitors slight favourites, though home advantage and the group's evenly matched nature mean this will not be easy. Our pick is a narrow Scotland win, with a draw a real possibility. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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North Macedonia vs Scotland: FAQs

What time is North Macedonia vs Scotland?
Kick-off is 20:45 in Skopje on 3 October 2026, which is 18:45 UTC and 19:45 UK time.

Where is North Macedonia vs Scotland being played?
At the Toše Proeski National Arena in Skopje, North Macedonia.

Which competition is this match part of?
UEFA Nations League B, Group B1, alongside Switzerland and Slovenia.

Who are the head coaches?
Steve Clarke for Scotland and Blagoja Milevski for North Macedonia.

When do these teams meet again?
Scotland host North Macedonia at Hampden on 13 November 2026.

Where can I follow North Macedonia vs Scotland online?
On the score808 North Macedonia vs Scotland match page.