FIFA World Cup · Friday 14 June 1974 · Dortmund, Germany
DR CongoDR Congo 0–2 Scotland (14 Jun 1974): Result & Goals
Goals
- 26'
Peter LorimerScotland - 34'Joe JordanScotland
Pre-match prediction
56%26%18%
DR Congo winDrawScotland win
Based on Elo ratings (DR Congo 1783, Scotland 1631) and the outcomes of 7,917 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between DR Congo and Scotland.
- DR Congo won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 12 goals.
- Scotland won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: DR Congo 1783, Scotland 1631 — DR Congo were favourites.
DR Congo: last 5 matches
- 2–0 vs Zambia14 Mar 1974 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 2–2 vs Zambia12 Mar 1974 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–2 vs Egypt9 Mar 1974 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 4–1 vs Mauritius7 Mar 1974 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–2 vs Congo5 Mar 1974 · Africa Cup of Nations
Scotland: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Norway6 Jun 1974 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Belgium1 Jun 1974 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs England18 May 1974 · British Home Championship
- 2–0 vs Wales14 May 1974 · British Home Championship
- 0–1 vs Northern Ireland11 May 1974 · British Home Championship