Euro 2024 is less than a month away, and Scotland gears up with the first of two friendlies against Gibraltar and Finland to fine-tune their preparations. Manager Steve Clarke has named an initial 28-man provisional squad, providing him with an opportunity to assess his players before trimming it down to 26 on June 8th. The squad boasts a blend of youth and experience, featuring talents like Liverpool's rising star Ben Doak, who eyes his maiden international appearance. Notable Premier League representatives include Andy Robertson, Billy Gilmour, and Scott McTominay.

While Scotland enjoyed a solid qualification campaign securing their spot in the tournament with two games to spare, they are currently enduring a seven-game winless streak. Consequently, they are eager to notch up some goals to regain momentum and confidence ahead of their opening clash against Germany. In their recent five matches, they've conceded 14 goals while managing to score only six. McTominay emerged as their top scorer during qualifying with seven goals, with John McGinn also contributing significantly with three goals.

Gibraltar, ranked 203rd in the world, hasn't tasted victory since November 2022, enduring a 10-game losing streak. They last found the net during that period, conceding a staggering 46 goals, including a 14-0 thrashing by France and a 6-0 defeat by the Netherlands. Their most recent outing saw them losing both legs of the Nations League relegation playoff against Lithuania.

Scotland and Gibraltar have met only twice before, during the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, with both encounters heavily favoring Scotland, who won 6-1 and 6-0. Notable figures expected to feature in the game against Scotland include captain Roy Chipolina and Liam Walker, Gibraltar's most capped player. The provisional squad for Euro 2024 features several young talents aiming to impress, including Liverpool teenager Ben Doak, yet to earn a cap, and the return of Celtic winger James Forrest after almost three years.

In their recent five games, Gibraltar has faced defeat in all matches, struggling both offensively and defensively. Their Euro qualifying campaign saw them conceding 24 goals without scoring any. Notably, they suffered a heavy 14-0 loss to France and a 6-0 defeat to the Netherlands. Similarly, Scotland's recent form has been lackluster, with two draws and three losses in their last five matches, including a 4-0 defeat to the Netherlands and a 1-0 loss to Northern Ireland in their latest friendly fixtures.

Scotland is expected to dominate against the significantly weaker Gibraltar side, making it more a question of how many goals they'll score. We anticipate Scotland enjoying ample success in finding the net.

Matchoutlook Prediction : Away Win (0-5)