Scotland vs France Six Nations Tips: Mission Possible at Murrayfield?
These are heady days for Scottish rugby fans.
After three games, they find themselves in second place in the Six Nations league table and in with a shout of the triple crown.
Yet the painful opening defeat to Italy will have some of them grinding their teeth. If they had managed to win in that rain-drenched opening match, hopes would be flying high.
Here, they face the favourites for the entire competition and this should be seen as the litmus test for Scotland.
The recent win over England should breathe confidence into the team – but France are a different animal altogether.
Below, we’ve picked out three of the best bets for the occasion…
Scotland vs France: All You Need to Know
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Kick-off time: 14:10 GMT
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Match date: Sat 7th March
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Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
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Competition: Six Nations
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How to watch: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, Premier Sports
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Match market: Click here
Tip 1 – Scotland to win @ 5/2
That’s right, we can see a massive upset on the cards.
The magic of Murrayfield can blow the 2026 Six Nations wide open.
France arrive as deserved favourites but Scotland have shown enough in recent seasons to suggest an upset is far from impossible.
Gregor Townsend’s side have become one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the Six Nations, capable of striking from deep and turning broken play into points.
If they can move the ball quickly and stretch the French defence, Scotland absolutely have the weapons to cause problems.
Another key factor is Scotland’s growing belief in these big fixtures. The win over England is a case in point – and that was not a rare occurrence, having now won five of the last six Calcutta Cups.
Players like Finn Russell thrive on the big stage and, when Scotland’s tempo is high, they can drag even the most physical sides into an uncomfortable, open contest.
Tip 2 – Scotland +10.5 handicap & over 55.5 match points @ 7/2
If you’re after a bit of a safety net the handicap can offer some Scotland protection, while we can also see this being a high-scoring affair.
France games are rarely short on entertainment and when Les Bleus get into attacking rhythm the scoreboard can move quickly.
That style often creates open contests, which suits Scotland’s approach perfectly.
However, Townsend’s side are built to score points.
Even if France build pressure, Scotland’s ability to strike from anywhere on the field means they are rarely out of games for long.
Tip 3 – Darcy Graham to score a try anytime @ 6/5
Darcy Graham anytime try scorer always catches the eye in a Scotland game and this matchup could be perfect for the electric Edinburgh wing.
Few players in the Six Nations are as dangerous in broken play as Graham, whose acceleration and footwork make him a nightmare for defenders when space opens up out wide.
Scotland’s attacking system also plays directly into his strengths and we can see him getting on the board in a quick counter-attacking move.
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation