Finland is set to take on Wales on an International Friendly fixture this week at the Helsingin Olympiastadion. Both teams did well in the Euro 2020 and we expect a fascinating showdown on 1st September 2021 at 19:00.
Finland will be hoping for better results coming from a 0-2 loss in their previous game against Belgium in the Euro 2020. In that match, Finland had 40% possession, seven shots with only one on target and an own goal from Lukáš Hrádecký (74′). Belgium got 60% possession 17 shots with seven on target a a goal by Romelu Lukaku (81′).
On the other hand Wales suffered a huge 0-4 defeat in the hands of Denmark in their previous match still in the Euro 2020. In that match, Wales had 47% possession and 11 shots with only one on target. Denmark got 53% possession, 16 shots with eight on target and goals from Kasper Dolberg (27′, 48′), Joakim Mæhle (88′) and Martin Braithwaite (94′) scored.
Both nations have struggled to put together impressive performances and will be looking to end their poor runs. When you look at recent form both sides have only won one game from their last five. Both could be categorized as good wins too with Finland beating Denmark away and Wales getting the better of Turkey away from home.
Finland vs Wales head to head
This will be the 11th time the two teams meet since 1971, Wales have had an upper hand winning in six matches while Finland won only in two and 3 matches ended in draw.
- Wales 3-1 Finland 18/11/20
- Finland 0-1 Wales 03/09/20
- Wales 1-1 Finland 16/11/13
- Finland 2-1 Wales 10/10/09
- Wales 0-2 Finland 28/03/09
Home
- Finland 0-2 Belgium
- Finland 0-1 Russia
- Denmark 0-1 Finland
- Finland 0-1 Estonia
- Sweden2-0Finland
Away
- Wales 0-4 Denmark
- Italy 1-0 Wales
- Turkey 0-2 Wales
- Wales 1-1 Switzerland
- Wales 0-0 Albania
Finland team news
Attacking midfielder Robin Lod is still recovering from injury and has not been included in the squad for this fixture.
Wales team news
Wales have called upon 27 players however Aaron Ramsey, Joe Rodon, Neco Williams and George Thomas have been sidelined from the squad due to injury.
Prediction and odds
- Wales Win
- Draw
- Double Chance
