Ireland vs Finland Prediction & Betting Tips (14 November)

Already present in League B during the previous edition of the Nations League, Ireland is playing its role this year. 3rd in group 2 with 6 lengths behind 2nd place, the British should have difficulty claiming the climb. They are now 3 points ahead of the bottom red and therefore hope to maintain their current place which would allow them to compete in a relegation play-off. Since the start of the competition, Ireland have only won 1-2 in Finland . This success was acquired in October. Otherwise, the teammates of goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher lost against England 0-2 and Greece twice 0-2 and 2-0.

Not at the level this year, Finland is in a very bad position in this group 2 of the League of Nations B. Indeed, the Scandinavians are quite simply last in the ranking with 0 points gleaned during the first 4 days. They absolutely must win this Thursday to continue to believe in 3rd place and thus avoid direct relegation to League C. Without much solution, Finland lost against Greece 3-0 , England twice 2-0 and 1-3 and Ireland 1-2 .

For Ireland, we must mention the absences, forced or by choice, of defenders Doherty (Wolverhampton) and Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), midfielders Brady (Preston, 10 goals in 68 seasons) and McGrath (Aberdeen) and attackers Ogbene (Ipswich, 4 goals in 24 games) and Robinson (Cardiff, 9 goals in 38 games). In the offensive sector, we should find Ferguson (Brighton, 3 goals in 16 games) and Parrott (AZ Alkmaar, 5 goals in 25 games) who represent the future of the national team. In the cages, takes place Kelleher (Liverpool, 18 sel) who shows good disposition with the Reds. Premier League residents O'Shea (Ipswich, 30 sel) and Collins (Brentford, 24 sel) serve as executives in defense. On the Finnish side, defenders Galvez (LASK) and Stahl (Djurgarden), midfielder Valta (Sirius) and the attackers Jensen (Augsburg, 8 goals in 33 games), Keskinen (Aberdeen) and Haarala (Djurgarden) are absent.

Scorer against Ireland during the previous meeting, striker Pohjanpalo (Venice, 16 goals in 75 seasons) should start this Thursday. In the midfield, we find the hardworking Kamara (Rennes, 63 sel). The experienced goalkeeper Hradecky (Leverkusen, 96 sel) holds his place well.