Our prediction for this Nations League match:
Finland
Match Time & Date:
10/10/2024
11:45 AM
Prediction: 1-1
Ireland
Helsinki Olympic Stadium will host Thursday’s UEFA Nations League game between Finland and Republic of Ireland. The Finns aim to recover from back-to-back losses to Greece and England and, no doubt, they are desperate to grab something from their third group game. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Teemu Pukki, who has netted 42 goals in 123 appearances for the national team.
The Boys in Green aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to England and Greece as well and, taking everything into account, there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. Luton Town centre-back Mark McGuinness has received his first call-up, while Middlesbrough midfielder Finn Azaz returns to the squad. Everton right-back Seamus Coleman has been ruled out with injury, while Ipswich Town midfielder Jack Taylor could make his Ireland debut in Thursday’s clash.
Highlighted Team (Finland):
Finland national football team played their first international game before the World War 1. The Finns were beaten by fellow Nordic side Sweden (2-5) on October 22, 1911, but eleven years later they recorded their biggest ever win on the international stage.
Finland outclassed Estonia 10-2 in Helsinki and, speaking of their heaviest defeat, the team suffered a 13-0 loss to Germany in Leipzig during the World War II (1940). Finland national team became a member of FIFA back in 1908, but they have yet to qualify for the finals of the major tournament. The Finns did not participate in the European Championship finals as well, but several top-class footballers were part of their national football team in the past.
Former Liverpool ace Jari Litmanen scored 32 goals in 137 appearances for Finland and Sami Hyypia is yet another notable footballer who played for the Eagle-owls. The colour of Finland’s home kits is white, while they play their away games in blue shirts and blue shorts.
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