Finland vs Northern Ireland – UEFA EURO Qualifiers | Date: Friday, 17th November 2023 | Kick-off: 19:00 CET | Venue: Helsingin olympiastadion (Helsinki (Helsingfors))
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No doubt, Finland are favorites in this match, despite having 3 3-match losing streak.
Both teams have nothing to lose, but it’s a great chance for Finland to bounce back in front of their fans.
We predict that Finland will win or draw in this match.
Prediction: Finland to win or draw
The last three meetings in the European qualifiers between those teams saw less than 3 games.
Taking into the fact that these fixture will not be crucial in Group standings, we predict Total goals under 2.5.
Betting Tip: Total goals under 2.5
There was a segment when Finland were leading Group H and were considered the favorite to win this group.
But nothing went as planned. After losing to Denmark in September, Finland have lost the next two games against Slovenia and Kazakhstan. They dropped to 4th place in the group with just 12 points.
As for now, Finland lost all chances to get the first two spots in this group, but still have an opportunity to qualify through the Nations League.
Meanwhile, their opponents Northern Ireland are in the same situation.
This is one of the worst qualifier campaigns for N. Ireland. After 8 games they just have 6 points.
Two victories, which came against San Marino.
Predicted Started Lineups
Finland: Hradecky; Niskanen, Peltola, Ivanov, Hoskonen, Kamara, Schuller, Kairinen, Kallman, Pukki
N. Ireland: Hazard; Lewis, Evans, Ballard, Hume, Thompson, Charles, McNair, Taylor, Magennis, Smyth
Optus, Dazn