UEFA Nations League - Finland VS England Prediction

UEFA Nations League - Finland VS England
Match Time: 14-10-2024 00:00 Monday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Finland is facing challenges in the current UEFA Nations League, struggling to find form and consistency. Their last victory was against Estonia in a friendly match back in March. Since then, Finland has managed only one draw, a 2-2 result against Scotland, and has suffered losses to Greece, England, and Ireland in the Nations League. Coach Markku Kanerva, who has been with the national team for a long time, aims to leverage home advantage to turn their fortunes around. However, with just one goal scored by Joel Pohjanpalo in their campaign so far, improving their attacking output is crucial.

England comes into this match needing to bounce back from a surprising loss to Greece. Under interim coach Lee Carsley, who previously led the U-21 team, England has secured victories over Ireland and Finland but suffered a setback against Greece. With key players like Harry Kane and Declan Rice performing well, England remains a formidable team despite missing Bukayo Saka due to injury. They will look to reaffirm their status in the group with a convincing performance in Helsinki.

Head-to-Head
England and Finland have a one-sided history, with England winning 11 of their meetings and drawing twice. In their last Nations League match at Wembley, England secured a 2-0 victory over Finland.

Prediction
The match is expected to be lively, with both teams eager to score. Finland's defensive weaknesses and England's need for redemption after their recent loss suggest a high-scoring game. A prediction of over 2.5 goals seems reasonable, with England projected to secure a 3-1 victory. England is also expected to win with a -1.5 handicap, taking advantage of Finland's struggles in defense. The match may not see a high number of corners, with a prediction of under 10.5 corners being likely based on recent trends.

Pick: England -1.5