Following the rescheduling of the Euro 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, two sides try their chances in the UEFA Nations League. This midweek fixture features side Finland taking on side Wales in Group B4. The match schedules for Thursday with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
Finland managed to end at the top of Group C2 in the 2018-19 edition to rise to Group B. As for their opponents; Wales finished second in their group together with side Denmark and Ireland to proceed to the Nations League.
Finland made history this season after qualifying for the first European Championship in their history. Under the management of Markku Karneval. The side will be optimized to reach the highest mark in their history.
It was a Pukki party last time with the Norwich talisman netting ten goals helping the first-timers finish second in Group J together with side Italy. Kanerva managed to secure six wins from their last ten matches to secure a ticket for the 16th Championship.
Wales is another side with much more to look for under Ryan Giggs. The side finished second in Group E behind side Croatia. The side successfully managed to edge off side Hungary and Azerbaijan with 2-0 wins. Wales eased past side Slovakia on the runners-up spot with one point from eight matches.
Finland vs. Wales Head to Head
Both sides have three games against each other, with Finland taking home two wins with Wales without a win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Greece 2-1 Finland
Finland 3-0 Liechtenstein
Finland 3-1 Armenia
Bosnia 4-1 Finland
Finland 1-2 Italy
Away
Wales 2-0 Hungary
Azerbaijan 0-2 Wales
Wales 1-1 Croatia
Slovakia 1-1 Wales
Wales 1-0 Belarus
Finland Team News
Mark will have to contend with the injury of 32-year-old veteran defender Paulus Arajuuri with an injury during training. After choosing Finland over Ireland, Daniel O’Shaughnessy sets to get some minutes in the starting XI.
Wales Team News
Giggs will have to contend with several first-team players out of the fixtures due to injury. This includes Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey, Tyler Roberts, and David Brooks. Ashley Williams withdrew from the squad due to personal reasons. It leaves Neco Williams to fill the gap in the defense. After a season of sitting on the bench, Gareth Bale is back in contention for a starting lineup.
Prediction and Odds
We expect a heated encounter for both sides, with one side prolific in attacking and the other known for its defensive proficiency.
Draw
Both Teams to Score
Both Teams to Score
