Scotland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in a friendly international on 31 March, undone by their visitors' superior clinical finishing despite dominating possession and chances. The hosts, deployed in a 3-5-2 formation, generated 14 shots with four on target and accumulated 1.19 expected goals, yet Scotland's goalkeeper made 100 saves per cent, conceding from a low-quality opportunity. Côte d'Ivoire's 4-4-2 setup proved more efficient, registering 2.63 xG from 12 shots and converting their limited openings into the decisive goal. The disparity between expected goals and actual outcomes highlighted Scotland's profligacy in the final third; despite out-shooting their opponents, Steve Clarke's side could not capitalise on their territorial advantage. This result represents a concerning lack of ruthlessness ahead of competitive fixtures. Scotland must address their conversion rate in upcoming qualifiers.