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Portugal vs Finland Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
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Portugal vs Finland Preview, Prediction and Team News| International Friendlies

Preview

  • Tournament: International Friendlies
  • Date: Tuesday, June 4
  • Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
  • Venue: Estadio Jose Alvalade, Portugal

Portugal national football team will welcome Finland national football team at their home ground Estadio Jose Alvalade before they kick off their preparation for the UEFA Euro 2024. Portugal sustained a 2-0 defeat to Slovenia in their last friendly and would like to bounce back this time.

Portugal national football team will aim for a positive outcome on Tuesday against a side that struggled to qualify in the European Championships play-offs. They will play two more international friendlies against Croatia and Ireland on June 8 and June 11, respectively, before they prepare for the upcoming European Championships.

Finland national football team, meanwhile, has endured a disastrous run of form as they finished third behind Denmark, Slovenia, Kazakhstan, Northern Ireland and San Marino in Group H qualifying. Although Finland aims for a win, they will look towards another summer without competitive international football.

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Team News

Portugal squad
Portugal squad (Getty Images)

Portugal national football team news

Roberto Martinez has named a 26-man squad for the European Championships in Germany. He has a strong side with the likes of veterans Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and many more. Raphael Guerreiro missed out after suffering a late season-ending injury in Bayern Munich.

Finland national football team news

Finland, on the other hand, is presently led by manager Markku Kanerva and will have most of the squad at his disposal. He will be without Robert Taylor who opted to stay with Inter Miami during the MLS season.

Finland Squad
Finland Squad (Getty Images)

Predicted Lineups

Portugal national football team Predicted lineup:

Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Dalot; Palhinha, Otavio, Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, and Felix

Finland national football team Predicted lineup:

Hradecky; Soiri, Hoskonen, Jensen, Uronen; Kamara, Schuller, Jensen; Lod, Pukki, and Pohjanpalo

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off just 10 times in the past, with Portugal national football team winning five and losing only one to Finland national football team. The other four games ended in a draw.

Last five results:

Portugal 2-0 Finland – International Friendly – March 29, 2011

Portugal 1-0 Finland – International Friendly – February 11, 2009

Portugal 0-0 Finland – UEFA European Championship – November 21, 2007

Finland 1-1 Portugal – UEFA European Championship – September 06, 2006

Portugal 1-4 Finland – International Friendly – March 27, 2002

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Portugal vs Finland Prediction

Portugal national football team finished top of their group in the European Championship qualification and have a decent chance of tasting another European glory this summer. In 2016, they beat France 1-0 in the Euro final to secure their first-ever European Championship trophy.

Finland national football team, meanwhile, won’t pose a big threat to Roberto Martinez’s men in this away friendly. They struggled to qualify for the European Championships last summer as they lost 4-1 to Wales in the European Championship play-offs back in March.

Predicted Score: Portugal 1-3 Finland 

Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)

  • Portugal win – 1.60
  • Finland win – 3.50
  • Draw – 2.30
  • Odds source – Unibet

Where to Watch Portugal vs Finland Live?

QWhere to watch Portugal vs Finland live in India?

The Portugal vs Finland game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Finland live game in UK?

The game between Portugal and Finland will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Finland in USA?

The match between Portugal and Finland will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Finland game in Portugal?

The Portugal vs Finland will be live on TVI for Portugal fans.

Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Finland live in Finland?

The Portugal vs Finland game will be available on YLE for Finland fans.

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