Finland vs Belarus prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 29, 2026
UEFA Nations League C
On September 29, 2026, the national teams of Finland and Belarus will meet in the second round of League C of the UEFA Nations League. The visitors will not give up without a fight.
Finland vs Belarus team news and expert analysis
The Finns were relegated to League B in the previous edition of the Nations League after finishing bottom of their group. However, they once again produced mid-table results in qualifying, collecting ten points from eight matches. They also began 2026 with a friendly win over New Zealand, but then drew with Cape Verde and suffered defeats to both Germany and Hungary. They opened their current campaign against San Marino and, as expected, secured a resounding 7-0 victory.
Belarus finished third in their group in the previous Nations League. They also endured a disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign, managing just a couple of points. However, in this year's friendlies they recorded successive wins over Cyprus, Armenia and Syria, with only a draw against Burkina Faso. In the opening round, they faced the group favorites in Albania and were beaten without a chance, 0-2.
The Scandinavians average 1.8 goals scored and concede 1.6 per match. Viktor Goncharenko's side average 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded.
Previous matches: Finland vs Belarus
There have been three draws in the last five meetings, while the current hosts won the other two at home.
They look strong at the moment as well. We believe Finland will win again (odds – 1.73).
Finland vs Belarus key statistics and trends
- Finland have won three of their last six matches
- 40% of Finland's matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.4
- Belarus have won three of their last five matches
- 50% of Belarus' matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Finland vs Belarus: Possible starting lineups
Finland play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sinisalo – Keskinen, Koski, Miettinen, Lähteenmäki – Kairinen, Markhiev – Valta, Swanbäck, Källman – Pohjanpalo
Belarus play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lapoukhov – Pechenin, Tikhomirov, Volkov, Kalinin – Selyava, Ebong – Gromyko, Kontsevoy, Barkovsky – Malashevich
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