Finland vs Republic of Ireland: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

Both Ireland and Finland are in a slump, having recently suffered defeats and struggled to keep clean sheets. Their past clashes have been evenly matched, with goals frequently scored by both sides. Considering their similar form and recent performances, We predict: Finland 1-1 Republic of Ireland.

The next rounds of the UEFA Nations League take place as the groups are starting to take shape. Finland hosts a Republic of Ireland side, with both still chasing a win in this Nations League campaign.

• Date: 10/10/2024
• Location: Helsinki Olympic Stadium
• Kick-Off: 14:45 (ET)

Finland and Ireland, the two bottom teams in their group, face off on Thursday. Both teams have struggled in their recent matches, with disappointing losses to Greece and England. Finland has a slightly better squad, including former Premier League players. While the hosts have home advantage, past meetings have favored them, with Ireland losing the last two encounters by narrow margins.

The history between the two teams favours the visitors as the Republic of Ireland has won three of the seven meetings, drawing twice and losing twice to Finland. The hosts have won the two previous meetings against the Republic Of Ireland, both falling in the Nations League. The last time the Republic of Ireland managed to beat Finland was in 2002.

Finland heads into this game on less than impressive form overall, with no wins in their previous four fixtures. Their most recent win over Estonia means their overall record is one win in five when previously they recorded consecutive victories over Northern Ireland and San Marino. The hosts are without a clean sheet in their previous seven and conceded first in five of their last six.

At home, Finland are pretty resilient, as the hosts have won four of their previous six home games at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. In that run, Finland recorded victories over the likes of Estonia, San Marino, Slovenia and Northern Ireland.

The Republic of Ireland’s form doesn’t bode well either for their chances, as the visitors are on a run of three consecutive defeats and two under new manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. Republic of Ireland are also chasing their first clean sheet in five and have conceded first in four of their previous five competitive fixtures.

The Green Army has not fared away from home as well as Finland on home soil. The away side has only won once in their previous five games away from home, with their most recent away win being a 4-0 win over Gibraltar. Republic of Ireland have conceded at least two in four of their last five away games.

Predicted Finland Eleven:

Hradecky, Stahl, Hoskonen, Ivanov, Uronen, Peltola, Schuller, Kamara, Jensen, Pukki, Keskinen.

Predicted Republic of Ireland Eleven:

Kelleher, Omobamidele, Collins, O’Shea, Brady, Ogbene, Browne, Molumby, Knight, Szmodics, Ferguson.

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