Finland will take on the Netherlands on Saturday, 7 June, in a big match in the race for World Cup qualification.
The hosts are already two games into their qualifying campaign and can be pleased with how they've started, picking up four points from a possible six.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, are yet to begin, making this their first match on the road to the USA. Ronald Koeman will be desperate for a quick start in what isn't the easiest of groups.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Finland vs Netherlands prediction below.
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Finland vs Netherlands prediction: A perfect start for the visitors
Key Stats
- Finland have lost their last two matches at home by two or more goals.
- Three of the Netherlands' last four victories have come by two or more goals.
- Both teams have scored in eight of the Netherlands' last ten matches.
Correct score prediction: Finland 1-3 Netherlands
Things are rumoured to be falling apart for Ronald Koeman behind the scenes, and this match won't be entirely straightforward. The Netherlands have only won one of their last seven matches, and Finland have scored at least once in each of their World Cup qualifying matches so far. Regardless, the Oranje have more than enough quality to get the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Netherlands are the big favourites
- HOME: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Finland vs Netherlands odds imply that the visitors should walk away as comfortable victors on Saturday, something that aligns with our handicap prediction. Ladbrokes have given the Netherlands a 77.8% chance of winning the match, while Finland have been given just a 9.1% chance of walk away with the three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in 14 years
The match on Saturday marks the first time that Finland and the Netherlands have faced each other since 2011, meaning that all of the players who will take to the field will be entering the unknown. The Netherlands have won their last four matches against Finland and will fancy their chances of making it five in a row this weekend.
Finland preview: Fairytale return scuppered by injury
The big news from the Finnish camp ahead of this international break was that 38-year-old Roman Eremenko had been recalled to the squad for the first time in nine years. However, Eremenko's fairytale return has been scuppered as an injury has forced him to withdraw. It could still be a day of celebration in the Finnish camp as Lukas Hradecky is in line for his 100th cap.
Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Alho, Tenho, Ivanov, Uronen, Kairinen, Kamara, Lod, Antman, Pohjanpalo, Kallman
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
D
Lithuania
2
Finland
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Malta
0
Finland
1
UEFA Nations League B 17/11/24
L
Greece
2
Finland
0
UEFA Nations League B 14/11/24
L
Rep of Ireland
1
Finland
0
UEFA Nations League B 13/10/24
L
England
3
Finland
1
Netherlands preview: Injuries disrupt Koeman's plans
Ronaldo Koeman has been forced to leave out four important players for this international break due to injury concerns with Matthijs de Ligt, Kenneth Taylor, Joey Veerman and Joshua Zirkzee all unavailable. In better news, Nathan Ake has returned to the squad.
Predicted lineup: Flekken (GK), Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Ake, Reijnders, De Jong, Kluivert, Simons, Gakpo, Weghorst
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
L
Spain
3 (5)
Netherlands
3 (4)
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
D
Spain
2
Netherlands
2
UEFA Nations League A 19/11/24
D
Bosnia-Herzegovina
1
Netherlands
1
UEFA Nations League A 16/11/24
W
Hungary
0
Netherlands
4
UEFA Nations League A 14/10/24
L
Germany
1
Netherlands
0
Player to watch: Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo is far from Liverpool’s most important player with the forward generally involved in the rotation with three other forwards at club level. For the Netherlands, however, he is considered their biggest goal threat and he seems to find his best form as a result of that. Can he get on the scoresheet on Saturday?