Finland vs England Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League | October 13, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Sunday, Oct 13
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Finland

Finland’s national football team will play host to England in the group-stage clash of the Nations League campaign at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Finland had a disappointing run to the Nations League campaign and are yet to register a point on the board.

Despite their fantastic run in the European Championships this summer, England’s national football team made a slow start to the Nations League and are currently sitting second in the Group B standings after three games. They have witnessed a drop in form in recent outings as they sustained a shocking defeat to Greece while handing them a top spot in the group standings.

Meanwhile, Finland’s national football team have produced an underwhelming performance in the Nations League as they lost their last three games of the competition. England appears to be the clear favorites and should easily bag the three points.

Finland national football team news

Finland striker Teemu Pukki is the most well-known player and is expected to lead the line this weekend. The hosts went unharmed from their narrow defeat to Iceland and will field a similar XI against England.

England national football team news

Meanwhile, for England, captain Harry Kane missed out on the last game against Greece due to an injury but could play some minutes in this tie. Ollie Watkins is expected to lead the line for Lee Carsley’s side.

Finland vs England Predicted Lineups

Finland national football team predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Hradecky

Defenders: Stahl, Hoskonen, Ivanov, Uronen

Midfielders: Schuller, Peltola, Kamara

Forwards: Lod, Antman, Pukki

England national football team predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Colwill, Lewis; Rice, Gallagher; Palmer, Bellingham, Gordon; Watkins

Defenders: Walker, Guehi, Colwill, Lewis

Midfielders: Rice, Gallagher, Bellingham

Forwards: Palmer, Gordon; Watkins

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only 12 times in the past, with England winning 10 of those games. The remaining two games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Finland vs England

Teemu Pukki (Finland)

Finland striker Teemu Pukki who has scored 42 goals for the national side is expected to play his final major tournament on the international stage. The former Norwich City forward is one of the household names in the Finnish squad and would be recalled to the starting eleven in this tie.

Jude Bellingham (England)

The Real Madrid midfielder who is one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or this year pulled one back for England in the 87th minute in England’s 2-1 loss to Greece on Friday night.

Finland vs England Prediction

Finland’s national football team struggled in their previous Nations League game against England in September where they endured a 2-0 loss. They were completely hammered in the opening game of the competition by Greece and now sit at the bottom of the League B standings with zero points after three games. The Finns failed to pick up a point or indeed score a goal in September’s double-header and are not expected to do much in this tie.

England’s national football team who are favourites for this tie due to their head-to-head record against Finland have also lost their latest fixture to Greece who are leading the group table with nine points after three games. Their performance has not been very convincing once again and will be aiming to make amends following their 2-1 loss to Georgia.

Predicted Score: Finland 0-1 England

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