The final countdown to UEFA Euro 2024 has officially begun as we approach a string of highly anticipated international friendlies. Some of the nations that are playing this week are heading for the big tournament and others aren’t, but either way, it’s important for all of them to try and build some momentum. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the impending clash between Scotland and Finland.
Scotland Form GuideScotland enjoyed their cameo at the last European Championships so much that they’re ready to try and do it all over again. They’ve certainly got a great deal of raw talent and they have a spirit within their squad that we haven’t seen from them in years. Now, it’s a case of whether or not they can keep up their consistency in the face of adversity, which has often held them back in the past.
Scotland’s qualifying campaign, in totality, was really quite impressive. They finished 2nd in Group A behind just Spain and they were actually one of the first sides to reach the final tournament, which says a lot about how far they’ve come as a nation.
Finland Form GuideBack at Euro 2021, Finland finally made an appearance in the competition they’d never appeared in before. They got a win on the board, showcased some of their nation’s strengths on the pitch, and generally had a really nice flow to their game. Now, though, they need to try and prove it wasn’t a one-off, and they need to really make the most of their impact players.
Finland finished 3rd in their qualifying campaign behind Denmark and Slovenia, but thanks to the Nations League, they made it into the play-offs. Alas, they weren’t quite where they needed to be in the semis, falling to a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Wales in Cardiff.
Match PredictionIn a game like this, the whole point is to do everything in your power to make an impact - but at the same time, there are far more important matches that lie ahead. Therefore, while we do think there will be some big moments here and there, our official prediction is under 2.5 goals scored.
