Scotland
Manager Scout Report
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Preferred formation
53'
Avg. first substitution
3
Avg. substitutions / game
3
Matches analysed
The tactical read
Scotland typically set up in a settled shape and make their first change around minute 53 - roughly 3 substitutions per game. Expect the first-sub window around then, earlier if they're chasing the game.
Over the last 3 matches, the same shape held up in 0 of them. The quickest hook came at 46' at home to Brazil; the longest wait stretched to 60' at home to Morocco.
Results have gone against them lately (1-0-2 from the last 3) - under pressure, managers often get more reactive with team news and substitutions than their season-long averages suggest.