This Monday the 21 June, Finland is set to meet Belgium on their final group match before the knockout round at Saint Petersburg Stadium with kickoff at 22:00.
Belgium are the second team to qualify to the knockout stage, after Italy, being on top of this group with six points before Russia who have 3 points then Finland 3 points but goal difference puts Russia ahead.
Finland winning a point in this match is of essence to proceed to the next round but it will count on Denmark if they manage to beat Russia.
Finland come to this match as the groups underdogs yet they bite. Finland won against Denmark the match where Christian Ericksen, Denmark’s star fell ill.
Belgium will need to be so defensive as the Finns come for next level qualifying points which is not their take. Belgium can rest some of their players if they wish to preserve them for the next level having already qualified.
Belgium is super boosted squad for this match with Lukaku as their favorite forward to begin the match. Finland side may have to use the home advantage and take the three points or hold Belgium to a draw.
Finland vs Belgium head to head
Finland have had 5 encounters since 2007. Finland have managed 2 victories and 3 draws. Belgium either way haven’t lost in their last 11 games. Let’s check more results below.
- Belgium 1-1 Finland 01/06/16
- Belgium 1-1 Finland 09/02/11
- Finland 1-0 Belgium 11/08/10
- Belgium 0-0 Finland 13/10/07
- Finland 2-0 Belgium 06/06/07
Home
- Finland 0-1 Russia
- Denmark 0- 1 Finland
- Finland 0-1 Estonia
- Sweden 2-0 Finland
- Switzerland 3-2 Finland
Away
- Denmark 1-2 Belgium
- Belgium 3-0 Russia
- Belgium 1-0 Croatia
- Belgium 1-1 Greece
- Belgium 8-0 Belarus
Finland team news
Finland may have to maintain their line up in the match. No reported injuries in the camp or suspensions. Markku Kanerva will be determined for the victory with this squad.
Belgium team news
Having secured a position in the next level, Belgium are expected to make changes in their lineup. Kevin De Bruyne, who made changes in the latest encounter against Denmark with an assist and a goal, is expected to take more minutes in this game. Belgium will miss Timothy Castagne, who sustained a head injury in the opening game against Russia.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Scores Under 2.5
- Own goal
