Finland – Russia : Preview & Prediction
Russia knew very well that the first day was not going to be easy in this Euro 2020. Keeping very high ambitions after its great 2018 World Cup, Stanislav Tchertchessov’s team faced Belgium, one of the great favorites of this Euro 2020. And it clearly did not make the weight during this meeting. Led by a great Romelu Lukaku, the Red Devils easily disposed of their opponent of the day (3-0). Russia is however very far from having said its last word in this group stage of European competition. And Artem Dzyuba’s teammates hope to revive the next day and the match against Finland, which takes place on the side of St. Petersburg.
Before returning to Denmark on their final day, Russia will have no room for error when receiving Finland. A victory would allow him to fully revive the race for second place in this group B of Euro 2020. And the task looks much less complicated against this opponent. Certainly, Finland was able to win in their first match against Denmark (1-0). However, it is not the meeting that will be remembered, but Christian Eriksen’s discomfort that made the whole planet tremble. Once his vital prognosis was no longer engaged, the Danish players agreed to resume this meeting. Still in shock, it is however difficult to draw conclusions from this meeting.
For this second day, it will not be easy for Finland to hope to come out with a result. We are still talking about the last quarter-finalist of the 2018 World Cup, who had notably overcome Spain to achieve a superb course. And the Russian players certainly do not want to stop from the group stages during this Euro 2020. They certainly did not expect much from this first match against Belgium. But the motivation will be clearly different against the team that seems the most affordable in this pool. To come back to the height of their opponent of the day and have their destiny in their hands to qualify for the round of 16, Russia will have no choice … We will have to win!
Apart from this success against Denmark, Finland has not won for six games. And she’s playing her very first international competition. These meetings are often played out over details, and the Finns have less experience than the Russian players. This could be seen during this second day. To top it off, Russia has the chance to play in front of their home crowd, in a stadium they know very well. And this is a significant advantage at this time of the competition. Being able to count on excellent players, such as Aleksandr Golovin or Mario Fernandes, Russia will have the weapons to win during this meeting. What better approach the rest of the competition and a possible qualification.
Russia lost heavily on the first day against Belgium (3-0).
Russia did not expect much from this first match, however, against one of the big favorites of this Euro 2020.
Russia will be forced to win on this second day against Finland.
Russia have lost only one of their last three games.
Russia have the chance to play at home in St. Petersburg.
Russia would come back to the height of its opponent of the day if successful.
Russia have won their last four matches against Finland.
Russia remains the quarter-finalist of the last World Cup.
Finland beat Denmark on the first day (1-0).
However, it is difficult to draw conclusions from this first match after Christian Eriksen’s discomfort.
Finland is playing the first international competition in its history.
Finland appear to be the weakest team in this group.
After a first match in Copenhagen, Finland moves this time to Russia.
Finland have won only one of their last seven meetings.
Russia fell heavily for its entry into the running in this Euro 2020. Stanislav Tchertchessov’s team fell against an excellent Belgian team (3-0). However, the situation looks completely different on the second day and a meeting against Finland. Wishing to return to the race for the round of 16, the Russians will have the means to win in this match. Especially since they play at home on the side of Saint Petersburg. Victory for Russia!
Finland – Russia : Betting Tips
Russia – Win Odds: 1.55
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
