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Pocognoli dismisses Scotland scoring worries ahead of Switzerland clash

Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli remains calm about his team missing chances before facing Switzerland.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 28 September 2026

Scotland failed to score in their opening match under their new manager. They managed zero goals against Slovenia despite creating plenty of chances and high expected goals. That result extended a scoreless run to three consecutive international fixtures for the team.

Betting markets react

Punt markers might push out Scotland prices after recent blanks in front of goal. Punters looking at the upcoming fixture could find longer odds on home goals. Bookmakers are likely adjusting their numbers based on that recent attacking frustration.

Oliver McBurnie continues to struggle for goals at international level. He failed to score again in his latest appearance and has a long history without a national team goal. That poor scoring record puts extra pressure on the rest of the squad.

Manager stays confident

Pocognoli brushed off any talk of a deeper crisis in the final third. He pointed to strong underlying numbers and plenty of created chances from different positions. The manager expects things to turn around quickly once they find the back of the net.

Head to head records show tight matches between these two nations in the past. Switzerland have only won once on previous trips to play Scotland. Bettors should expect another competitive battle when the sides meet on Tuesday night.