Scotland to win.

Brazil are clearly one of the most talented sides in world football but according to the team news they are ready to field a very inexperienced side for this friendly match with Scotland in London.

I think its fair to say this isnt quite the standard of previous Brazil squads anyway. They didnt really perform at the last world cup.

It is exciting times for Scotland with so many quality young players breaking into the squad and to the 1st team. Adam has been outstanding for Blackpool this season- a huge mistake by Rangers letting him go- but also guys like Bannon at Villa and Goodwillie at D Utd look terrific talents. Add a fair bit of experience in Hutton, Brown and Caldwell, plus a top keeper in McGregor and it does seem as though the future is bright. Ive always thought we had better players than results suggest and it was interesting to hear Levein say he will sent the team out to attack in this friendly match. Maybe hes learned that awful 4-6-0 he used in Norway is certainly not the way to go.

Scotland have a good record in friendly games against top nations. Maybe they have not beaten Brazil yet but they have managed to pull off a number of shocks. I dont see Brazil taking this game all that seriously, but Scotland will, thats why i fancy a bit of shock.

Scotland to win with paddy at 9.00