Who will win Germany vs Scotland? Our writers make their predictions for mouthwatering Munich Euro 2024 opener

The waiting is almost over. Six months after Scotland landed the dream of opening Euro 2024 against hosts Germany in Munich, we are now closing in on kick off.

The Tartan Army have descended on Bavaria. Those lucky enough to land a gold-dust match ticket for Bayern Munich's impressive Allianz Arena will savour a sporting occasion of a lifetime. And the Tartan Army foot soldiers without a brief for the Group A clash won't be short of places to watch the action in the fan zone or many of the bars in a city famous for its beer and home to the world famous Oktoberfest beer festival.

But for Steve Clarke and his men it's strictly business as they look to spoil the party and stun the hosts. Can they pull it off and shock Julian Nagelsmann's star-studded team. We put the Record Sport experts on the spot to give their big match predictions.

Don’t mention Billy Gilmour. I may have done it once or twice but I think I got away with it. But if the little man turns up on the biggest of stages he might just make the difference and help Scotland off to a flyer. The battle for midfield will be critical either way and let’s hope the hosts are slow starters.

Germany 0 Scotland 0

It’s almost tradition the hosts stumble in the opening game of their own major tournament and it can happen again in Munich. Scotland will need to be at their best to limit the Germans’ chances but we can get our Euro 2024 campaign off to a flyer with a point - and a Scott McTominay goal.

Germany 1 Scotland 1

Let’s be honest, Scotland couldn’t have landed a tougher opening game. We are right up against it with the hosts out to get off to a flier. Anything Steve Clarke’s men can get out of this one will be a bonus, but I’ve got a good feeling about this. It