Finland vs Greece prediction and betting tips on November 17, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 6th round of the UEFA Nations League on November 17, 2024, the national teams of Finland and Greece will face off. The visitors have a chance to reclaim the top spot, while the hosts are guaranteed to finish last regardless of the outcome.
Our prediction for the match Finland vs Greece
The "Eagles-Owls" had hopes of repeating their success from their debut at Euro 2020. However, they suffered a 1-4 defeat in Wales in March. The "Hellenes" lasted slightly longer in the spring. They even crushed Kazakhstan 5-0 in the first playoff match, but then came a trip to Tbilisi and a penalty shootout loss to Georgia after a goalless draw.
Markku Kanerva retained his position as head coach due to his past achievements. However, his team has lost every match in the Nations League, not only to favorites like England (twice) or the improving Greeks but also to Ireland, despite opening the scoring at home in Helsinki. Their last chance to avoid finishing fourth and facing relegation came in Dublin, but they failed to score and conceded instead. Now, they aim to avoid ending the campaign with zero points.
In Athens, Gus Poyet was replaced Jovanović. The new coach managed not only to maximize results against underdogs like Ireland and Finland but also pulled off a stunning upset in London. Honoring the memory of Baldock, who tragically passed away the day before, the visitors secured a 2-1 victory. A draw against a powerhouse in Athens last round would have sufficed, but a quick Watkins goal and an own goal by Vlachodimos led to a crushing 0-3 defeat.
Finland vs Greece: Probable lineups
Finland (probable lineup): Hradecky – Uronen, Peltola, Ivanov, Hoskonen, Alho – Antman, Kairinen, Kamara, Lod – Pukki
Greece (probable lineup): Vlachodimos – Tsimikas, Koulierakis, Mavropanos, Rota – Zafeiris, Siopis, Bakasetas, Tzolis, Masouras – Pavlidis
Finland vs Greece: Key statistics and trends
- Finland has lost five of their last six matches
- Greece had won five consecutive matches before facing England
- Finland has conceded in each of their last nine matches
- Finland wins the first half in 22% of matches, while Greece wins in 44%
Head-to-Head Matches: Finland vs Greece
The "Hellenes" have won three of their last four head-to-head encounters, including the last two.
Free prediction for the match Finland vs Greece
The visitors are more motivated and appear stronger. We predict a victory for Jovanović's team (odds – 2.06).
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