Greece vs Finland Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Nations League

Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Saturday, Sep 07
• Kick-off Time: 06:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Greece

The UEFA Nations League is scheduled to kick off, and two teams from League B Group 2, Greece and Finland are about to lock horns. The game will be hosted by Greece, who will play in League B for the first time, after getting promotion from the third tier in 2022.

It’s a start from scratch for Greece, who went through a devastating Euro 2024 qualifier, where Georgia shocked them. The side seems good to go under new coach Ivan Jovanovic. They will look to leave a mark in their first appearance in League 2, after three attempts to get through the third tier.

Finland also looks evenly fine for the fixture, having won in six of their last 10 competitive games. The side will also look to target three points but will enter as underdogs while facing a stronger home side.

Greece vs Finland Team News

Greece national football team news

Midfielder Dimitris Kourbelis and right-back George Baldock have been dropped from the squad. Otherwise, the hosts are reportedly having a fit and fine full team.

Finland national football team news

Daniel Hakans and Robert Taylor have not taken part in this international break. Striker Marcus Forss is also out of the tie, owing to injury.

Predicted Lineups

Greece national football team predicted lineup:

Tzolakis (GK); Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Mantalos, Pelkas, Bakasetas; Masouras, Pavlidis, Tzolis

Finland national football team predicted lineup:

Hradecky (GK); Alho, Tenho, Ivanov, Uronen; Kamara, Schuller; Lod, Pohjanpalo, Antman; Pukki

Head-to-Head

Greece and Finland have faced each other seven times in the past. The games have been closely fought and intense, with Greece and Finland winning three each, while one match ended in a draw.

Last five h2h results:

Greece 2-1 Finland – Euro – November 19, 2019

Finland 1-0 Greece – Euro – September 6, 2019

Greece 1-0 Finland – Nations League – November 16, 2018

Finland 2-0 Greece – Nations League – October 16, 2018

Greece 0-1 Finland – Euro – September 5, 2015

Greece vs Finland Prediction

Hosts Greece national football team are the favourites to win the opening tie. Hailing a team with superior skills, and freshness, along with the advantage of playing at home, Greece should be able to win this game with ease.

The Finland national football team are not going to have it easy at the Karaiskakis Stadium. The team will begin as an underdog and are predicted to lose. However, they are expected to put up a tough fight.

Predicted Score: Greece 2-0 Finland

Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)

• Greece win – 1.68
• Finland win – 5.40
• Draw – 3.70
• Odds source – Bet365

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