Brazil's 3–0 victory over Scotland in FIFA World Cup Group C demonstrated the gulf between the sides' attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. The visitors dominated possession with 54 per cent and created substantially more danger, registering 21 shots to Scotland's 14, with 9 on target compared to the hosts' 5. Brazil's expected goals of 4.33 vastly outweighed Scotland's 1.04, reflecting their control throughout. The Scots' goalkeeper faced nine shots on target but managed only a 66.67 per cent save rate, conceding 4.8 post-shot expected goals, whilst Brazil's keeper was virtually untroubled, saving all five shots faced and registering a perfect 100 per cent save percentage. Scotland's 4–2–3–1 shape offered little resistance to Brazil's 4–3–3 formation, which created clear opportunities through the middle and flanks. The three-goal margin proved decisive in a match where tactical superiority translated into clinical finishing. Brazil move top of Group C with maximum points.