Finland is set for a trip to Parc Olympique Lyonnais to take on France on a conquest to reach the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This battle is scheduled for 7th September 2021 at 21:45.
France gets into this match from a disappointing 1-1 World Cup Qualifiers – Europe draw against Ukraine. In that match, they had 61% possession, 16 shots with five on target and a goal scored by was Anthony Martial (50′). Ukraine got 39% possession eight shots with three on target and a goal by Mykola Shaparenko (44′).
Finland comes into this match from a narrow a 1-0 World Cup Qualifiers – Europe win over Kazakhstan in their previous fixture. In that game, they managed 57% possession and 13 shots with four on target and a goal from Pohjanpalo (60′). At the other end, Kazakhstan got 43% possession eight shots with only two on targets however they didn’t manage to get the net.
France are currently unbeaten in their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign but have accrued three draws in the process. However, the Huuhkajat beat them at the Stade de France last time they met eleven months ago and they will be looking to bounce back this time round.
Finland sits second in the table with five points on board after five games while France sits right on top with nine points also after five qualifying games. Finland will be looking to add to the woes of the French on their home soil as they look to put out a sturdy defensive performance.
France vs Finland head to head
Out of the three times the two teams have met, France won twice while Finland holds a solitary triumph.
- France 0-2 Finland 11/11/20
- France 3-0 Finland 15/10/13
- Finland 0-1 France 07/09/12
Home
- Ukraine 1-1 France
- France 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
- France 4-5 Switzerland
- Portugal 2-2 France
- Hungary 1-1 France
Away
- Finland 1-0 Kazakhstan
- Finland 0-0 Wales
- Finland 0-2 Belgium
- Finland 0-1 Russia
- Denmark 0-1 Finland
France team news
Les Bleus has a significant number of players sidelined due to injury; Kylian Mbappe, N’Golo Kante, Dayot Upamecano, Corentin Tolisso, Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez.
Finland team news
Glen Kamara will return to the fold after serving out his suspension and will be available this selection. Otherwise, Finland has no injury concerns.
Prediction and odds
- France Win
- Goals over 2.5
- Both teams to score
