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Finland vs England: Nations League Match Preview
In three rounds of the Nations League, Finland has yet to earn a single point, scoring only one goal. England faced a shocking home defeat against Greece in their last match. Both teams are in desperate need of points, and as they meet on October 13, they will be aiming solely for victory. Check out our expert's prediction for this upcoming clash.
Command Analysis
Finland
FinlandCurrent Form
The Finland national team is struggling in the Nations League. After three rounds, they have failed to secure any points, scoring just one goal. Coach Markku Kanerva's squad began with two away defeats against Greece (0-3) and England (0-2). In their latest match at home, they lost to Ireland (1-2), despite leading 1-0 at halftime. Given these results, Finland is unlikely to finish above last place. With zero points, they sit at the bottom, trailing Ireland by three points.
Injuries and Suspensions
Teemu Pukki will be unavailable today due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Finland has not won the first half in four out of their last five matches
- In their last ten home games in the Nations League, Finland has scored no more than three goals
Projected Lineup: Gradecsky - Stol, Hoskonen, Ivanov, Galvez - Schuller, Valta - Lod, Kamara, Keskinene - Poyhjanpalo.
England
EnglandCurrent Form
Following last season, England fell out of League A, making a clear push for a comeback. However, things aren’t going as smoothly as fans and management had hoped. In their first two matches, the team recorded solid 2-0 victories over Ireland and Finland. This was followed by a surprising home loss, 1-2 to Greece, under the interim management of Lee Carsley. With six points, the team sits in second place in the standings. It is evident that after Southgate's departure, it’s premature to claim that the English side is playing a more open and vibrant style of football; defense still remains a significant focus of their strategy.
Injuries and Suspensions
Unavailable for the match are Grealish and Kane due to injuries. There's a chance Saka will also miss today's game following his injury in the match against Greece.
Betting Trends to Watch
- In their last nine Nations League matches, England has only secured two victories
- In five of the last seven matches, at least one team has failed to score
Predicted Lineup: Pickford – Alexander-Arnold, Colwill, Stones, Lewis – Palmer, Rice, Foden – Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon.
Trends
Bet No goals in both halves
In the last four matches of the England national team, no goals were scored in both halves
1.85Bet 1st Half: Total under 1.5 goals
This bet was successful in three out of the last five matches involving Finland and England
1.54Bet Exact score 0:1
Finland suffered two out of their last three losses with a clean sheet
6.20Tip and bets
Even after Southgate's departure, the England team hasn't undergone a transformation and continues to lack vibrant attacking football. In their three Nations League matches, they have not scored more than three goals. Given the less than optimal squad, high scoring is unlikely today. Additionally, Finland faces significant challenges in attack, having managed only one goal across three matches.
Our prediction is under three total goals at odds of 1.67
Match Outcome Bet
For the second consecutive season, England has not impressed with its performance in the Nations League. In the last nine matches of this tournament, the team has managed to secure only two victories. We don't believe they will achieve a convincing win with a multiple-goal advantage away from home today.
Our second bet is on Finland to win with an Asian handicap (+2) at odds of 1.57.
First Half Bet
In four out of the last five matches involving England, the first half has ended in a draw. We anticipate that today in Helsinki, neither side will rush to dominate the game from the start.
Our prediction is a draw in the first half with odds of 2.70.
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