England vs Scotland Preview | Score Prediction | Head to Head | Predicted Lineup | Euro 2020

The second round of matches in Group D of the Euro 2020 sees England and Scotland go head-to-head for the 1st time post-2017. Sportco delivers an in-depth preview of one of the oldest football rivalries in football.

England edged out Croatia in what was one of the most underwhelming games of the Euros so far, whereas Scotland fizzled out against an impressive Czech Republic side in round one of Group D matches.

Will the oldest football rivalry live up to the hype? Will England put their foot in the Round of 16 or is there a surprise in store from Scotland? Let us preview the game.

Euro 2020 Preview: Match details  

Group F: England vs Scotland
Date: 18 June 2021
Location: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Kick-off: 9 PM (CET)

England vs Scotland Preview: Euro 2020 Sportco Trivia

✦ This is the 1st clash between England and Scotland in a Major Tournament since 1996 - Euro 1996 where England won 2-0

✦ England has won 18 of the 32 matches at Wembley, where Scotland has nine victories against England.

✦ This is Scotland's Third European appearance in their footballing history - 1992 and 1996 were the previous appearances

✦ England manager Southgate was in the side that beat Scotland at Wembley at EURO '96

England vs Scotland Preview: H2H Record

England has 48 wins over Scotland but has lost out on 41 games against the visitors. A total of 25 draws between the two nations. 

The last match between the two ended in a 2-2 draw in June 2017.

England vs Scotland Preview: Euro Flashback

Second-half goals from Alan Shearer (53) and Gascoigne (79) gave England a 2-0 win, the second goal coming moments after David Seaman had saved a Gary McAllister penalty.

England vs Scotland Preview: Form Guide

England's recent form: W W W W W

Scotland's recent form: L W D W D

Predicted Lineups:

England - Jordan Pickford, Kieran Trippier, John Stones, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips, Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane

Scotland - David Marshall, Jack Hendry, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, James Forrest, John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Stuart Armstrong, Andrew Robertson, Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams

England vs Scotland Preview: Prediction

On paper, England has a far superior squad than Scotland. Most of their players play at an elite level in the domestic league. Scotland's performance against the Czech's fizzled out as the game progressed. We expect England to beat Scotland in today's match at Wembley.