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Republic of Ireland vs Finland Predictions & Tips - Irish Home UNL Victory

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2024

Alex Waite 13 Nov 2024

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Republic of Ireland beat Finland 2-1 in September
The Eagle Owls are pointless in Group B2
Will the Boys in Green seal a second UNL victory?

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Republic of Ireland have won 3 of their previous 5 against Finland (Getty Images)

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Repubic of Ireland already showed their quality against Finland in this Nations League campaign. The Eagle-Owls are rock bottom of Group B2 and the Boys in Green can take advantage on Thursday.

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Head to Head
Republic of Ireland Form
Republic of Ireland Injuries & Team News
Finland Form
Finland Injuries & Team News

Republic of Ireland have won 3 of their previous 5 against Finland.
Finland are on a 4 match losing streak.

Head to Head

Republic of Ireland have a 3-2 advantage against Finland in six meetings with one draw.

Republic of Ireland Form

Republic of Ireland are third in Nations League Group B2 and six points behind second-placed England.

The Boys in Green suffered defeats against England and Greece in their opening two games - both 2-0. Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team eventually got off the mark with a 2-1 comeback win in Finland.

They couldn’t gain further points in the following game and lost 2-0 in Greece. Ireland were outplayed with 8-21 shots and conceded twice after half time without reply.

Republic of Ireland Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher, Mark Travers, Max O'Leary

Defenders: Matt Doherty, Dara O'Shea, Callum O'Dowda, Nathan Collins, Ryan Manning, Liam Scales, Jake O'Brien, Mark McGuinness

Midfielders: Josh Cullen, Jason Knight, Jayson Molumby, Finn Azaz, Andrew Moran

Forwards: Troy Parrott, Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston, Sammie Szmodics, Festy Ebosele, Kasey McAteer

Captain Seamus Coleman, defender Shane Duffy, midfielder Will Smallbone and striker Adam Idah are injured.

Forward duo Robbie Brady and Chiedozie Ogbene are also unavailable due to injury.

Sammie Szmodics has two goals in his last three for Ipswich and is expected to start in attack.

Finland Form

A pointless Finland side sit bottom of Group B2 after falling to four successive defeats in the 2024/25 Nations League. The Eagle-Owls are also in poor long-term form, drawing once and losing five in six.

The Nordic nation lost 3-0 and 2-0 against Greece and England in their Nations League openers. A difficult October spell followed with a 2-1 home defeat to Ireland.

A 3-1 home loss against England made it four consecutive B2 defeats for Markku Kanerva’s side. Finland were 3-0 down before Arttu Hoskonen netted an 87th-minute consolation goal.

Finland Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Lukas Hradecky, Jesse Joronen, Viljami Sinisalo

Defenders: Robert Ivanov, Arttu Hoskonen, Juhani Pikkarainen, Miro Tenho, Nikolai Alho

Jere Uronen, Ilmari Niskanen, Tuomas Ollila, Daniel O'Shaughnessy

Midfielders: Matti Peltola, Glen Kamara, Rasmus Schüller, Urho Nissilä, Kaan Kairinen

Anssi Suhonen, Onni Valakari

Forwards: Oliver Antman, Robin Lod, Teemu Pukki, Benjamin Källman, Joel Pohjanpalo, Daniel Håkans

Finland have no injuries or suspensions ahead of this clash.

Striker Teemu Pukki has scored 42 goals in 125 international appearances and could lead the line.

Verdict

Republic of Ireland v Finland

Republic of Ireland will sense an opportunity to take maximum points against a wounded Finland side. There is value on backing the Boys in Green to seal a home triumph at the Aviva Stadium.

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