Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Nations League
- Date: Saturday, Sep 07
- Kick-off Time: 06:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Greece
The UEFA Nations League is scheduled to kick off, and two teams from League B Group 2, Greece and Finland are about to lock horns. The game will be hosted by Greece, who will play in League B for the first time, after getting promotion from the third tier in 2022.
It’s a start from scratch for Greece, who went through a devastating Euro 2024 qualifier, where Georgia shocked them. The side seems good to go under new coach Ivan Jovanovic. They will look to leave a mark in their first appearance in League 2, after three attempts to get through the third tier.
Finland also looks evenly fine for the fixture, having won in six of their last 10 competitive games. The side will also look to target three points but will enter as underdogs while facing a stronger home side.
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Greece vs Finland Team News
Greece national football team news
Midfielder Dimitris Kourbelis and right-back George Baldock have been dropped from the squad. Otherwise, the hosts are reportedly having a fit and fine full team.
Finland national football team news
Daniel Hakans and Robert Taylor have not taken part in this international break. Striker Marcus Forss is also out of the tie, owing to injury.
Predicted Lineups
Greece national football team predicted lineup:
Tzolakis (GK); Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Mantalos, Pelkas, Bakasetas; Masouras, Pavlidis, Tzolis
Finland national football team predicted lineup:
Hradecky (GK); Alho, Tenho, Ivanov, Uronen; Kamara, Schuller; Lod, Pohjanpalo, Antman; Pukki
Head-to-Head
Greece and Finland have faced each other seven times in the past. The games have been closely fought and intense, with Greece and Finland winning three each, while one match ended in a draw.
Last five h2h results:
Greece 2-1 Finland – Euro – November 19, 2019
Finland 1-0 Greece – Euro – September 6, 2019
Greece 1-0 Finland – Nations League – November 16, 2018
Finland 2-0 Greece – Nations League – October 16, 2018
Greece 0-1 Finland – Euro – September 5, 2015
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Greece vs Finland Prediction
Hosts Greece national football team are the favourites to win the opening tie. Hailing a team with superior skills, and freshness, along with the advantage of playing at home, Greece should be able to win this game with ease.
The Finland national football team are not going to have it easy at the Karaiskakis Stadium. The team will begin as an underdog and are predicted to lose. However, they are expected to put up a tough fight.
Predicted Score: Greece 2-0 Finland
Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)
- Greece win – 1.68
- Finland win – 5.40
- Draw – 3.70
- Odds source – Bet365
Where to Watch Greece vs Finland Live?
Where to watch Greece vs Finland live in India?
The Greece vs Finland game will be televised on Sony Liv.
Where to watch Greece vs Finland live game in UK?
The game between Greece and Finland will be live on BBC and S4C in the UK.
Where to watch Greece vs Finland in USA?
The match between Senegal and Burkina Faso will be available across Fubo, and ViX channels in the USA.
Where to watch Greece vs Finland in Greece?
DAZN will telecast the Greece vs Finland game in Greece.
Where to watch Greece vs Finland in Finland?
DAZN will telecast the Greece vs Finland game in Finland.