On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Finland and England go head-to-head in a crucial UEFA Nations League match at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Dis match be very important for both teams, especially after their recent performances.
England, wey dey under interim manager Lee Carsley, need to bounce back from their shocking 2-1 home defeat to Greece on Thursday. Dat loss be England’s first competitive home defeat in four years and put a big dent in Carsley’s chances of becoming the permanent manager after Gareth Southgate. England currently dey second in Group B2, three points behind unbeaten Greece, and dem must win dis match to keep their hopes of promotion to League A alive.
Finland, on the other hand, dey in a very bad shape. Dem no get any point after three matches and dem dey rock bottom of the group. Dem lose 2-0 to England last month and also lose to Greece and Republic of Ireland. Finland’s coach, Markku Kanerva, might make some changes to his team after dem surrender lead to lose 2-1 to Ireland on Thursday.
For England, Harry Kane is expected to return to the lineup after missing the Greece match due to a minor injury. Carsley likely go revert to a more conventional 4-2-3-1 formation, different from the 4-2-2-2 setup wey fail against Greece. Players like Kyle Walker, Marc Guehi, and Angel Gomes might also come into the team to provide more balance.
The match will be televised live on ITV1 in the UK, with coverage starting at 4:15 pm BST. Fans can also watch it live on the ITVX app and website. Betting odds favor England heavily, with odds of 1/4 for an England win, while Finland’s chances be 17/2.
Given Finland’s poor form and England’s need for a win, dis match could be one-sided. However, Finland might try to cause an upset, especially since dem have nothing to lose at dis stage. England must improve their defensive performance after a poor showing against Greece to secure a comfortable victory.
