June 6, 2025
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Finland vs Netherlands Preview & Betting Tips
Saturday | World Cup Qualifier | Helsinki Olympic Stadium | KO: 18:45 UTC
The road to the USA heats up as Finland host the Netherlands in Helsinki for a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening. It’s a clash between a side aiming to prove themselves as contenders and another expected to cruise to qualification.
Finland vs Netherlands Match Preview
Finland have made a promising start, collecting four points from their first two matches in Group G. A shock draw or win here would seriously shake up the group dynamics. Their success will hinge on experience and grit, with Lukas Hradecky making his landmark 100th international appearance between the sticks.
As for the Dutch, this marks the Netherlands’ first qualifier of the campaign. Ronald Koeman’s men enter as strong favourites, despite a few notable absentees in the squad. They’ve not faced Finland since 2011, when they secured a routine 2-0 win in Helsinki.
Finland vs Netherlands Bookies’ Odds
- Finland win – 11.00
- Draw – 5.20
- Netherlands win – 1.29
The odds reflect the gulf in rankings and expectations, with 63 places separating the sides in the FIFA standings.
Finland vs Netherlands Preview
All eyes will be on Cody Gakpo, tipped to provide the spark in attack. With Wout Weghorst expected to lead the line, the Dutch will look to dominate possession and work openings through their attacking midfielders.
Finland’s hopes lie in a strong defensive structure and capitalising on any Dutch complacency. Hradecky’s presence in goal will be key, especially with the Netherlands missing some regulars like De Ligt and Zirkzee.
Finland vs Netherlands Predicted Line-ups
Finland: Hradecky – Alho, Tenho, Ivanov, Uronen – Kairinen, Kamara, Lod – Antman, Pohjanpalo, Kallman
Netherlands: Flekken – Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Ake – Reijnders, De Jong – Kluivert, Simons, Gakpo – Weghorst
Finland vs Netherlands Best Bets & Predictions
- Both teams to score – 2.22
- Netherlands -2 handicap – 2.50
- Cody Gakpo to score anytime – 2.50
- Over 3.5 goals – 2.72
Given Finland’s Nations League struggles and the Netherlands’ quality in transition, a high-scoring Dutch win looks firmly on the cards.
