On Wednesday, France receives Finland during a friendly meeting. The two teams want to prepare their Nations League matches as well as possible.
France vs Finland Free Betting Tips
Despite missteps against Turkey (away defeat and draw at home), the France team quietly qualified for Euro 2021 by winning the head of group H in the qualifiers in November 2020. Subsequently, after 10 months without an international gathering because of the health crisis, the Blues very started this 2nd edition of the League of Nations last September. Present in Group 3 of League A, they won, after a tasteless match, in Sweden (0-1) before taking the measure of Croatia on the same score as in the final of the 2018 World Cup. (4-2). Last October, Didier Deschamps’ men first gave a friendly beating to a decimated selection of Ukraine (7-1), which surprised despite being absent a few days later (short defeat 1-2 against Germany and 1-0 victory over Spain). Three days later, in the League of Nations, they preserved, at home, the point of a draw against Portugal after an uncontrolled match (0-0) before winning in Croatia on the last day (1- 2). 2nd in the group tied on points with Portugal, the France team will have to work to secure 1st place, synonymous with Final 4.
Never qualified for the slightest international competition in its history, Finland created a sensation by validating its presence at Euro 2021. Behind untouchable Italy, the Scandinavian team finished in 2nd place in group J and beat Greece, Bosnia, Armenia and Liechtenstein. Behind this resounding feat, the partners of striker Teemo Pukki began their journey in Group 4 of the Nations League B with a defeat at home against Wales (0-1). Since then, they have won in Ireland in September (0-1) and won, at home each time, against Bulgaria (2-0) and Ireland (1-0) in October. Finally, during the last rally, Finland clearly lost a friendly match played in Poland (5-1).
The workforce for France vs Finland
The France team is presented with a relatively traditional workforce for this gathering. Nevertheless, present last October, the defender Upamecano (Leipzig) pays for his difficulties displayed during his 1st selections and was not summoned. Initially also sidelined, Lyon playmaker Aouar was finally recalled following Fekir’s package. Otherwise, the main surprise comes from the summons of Marcus Thuram, excellent with Monchengladbach. Despite his injury, Mbappé is present but he should not play this first match. Finally, the prodigy Camavinga is forfeited for this gathering.
Finland is deprived of striker Fredrik Jensen (Augsburg), who stood out at the last meeting by scoring 2 goals in the 2 Nations League games. Also present in October, goalkeeper Mäenpää, defender Pirinen, both substitutes, are absent. The absence of Jensen will therefore be lacking in the offensive sector which still includes forwards Pukki (Norwich) and Pohjanpalo (Union Berlin). Executives of the selection, goalkeeper Hradecky (Leverkusen), defenders Toivio (Häcken), Arajuuri (Pafos, CYPRUS) and Uronen (Genk) and midfielders Kamara Rangers), Sparv (AEL, GREECE) and Taylor (Brann, NORWAY) are all present.
The compositions for France vs Finland
The probable composition of France:
Lloris – Pavard, Zouma, Lenglet, Hernandez – Pogba, Rabiot – Coman, Griezmann, Martial – Giroud.
Absent: Upamecano (sidelined), Camavinga, Fekir (injured).
Uncertain: Mbappé.
The planned tactical disposition (4-2-3-1):
Lloris
Pavard – Zouma – Lenglet – Hernandez
Pogba – Rabiot
Coman – Griezmann – Martial
Giroud
The probable composition of Finland:
Hradecky – Raitala, Toivio, Arajuuri, Uronen – Niskanen, Sparv, Kamara, Taylor – Pukki, Pohjanpalo.
Absent: Jensen, Mäenpää, Pirinen.
Not sure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (4-4-2):
Hradecky
Raitala – Toivio – Arajuuri – Uronen
Niskanen – Sparv – Kamara – Taylor
Pukki – Pohjanpalo
The history of the confrontations France vs Finland
In history, the France team has won its 6 matches against Finland.
The key points for the match France vs Finland
– Both teams are qualified for Euro 2021.
– In all of its history, Finland has never beaten France.
– The Blues will certainly be deprived of the prodigy Mbappé.
Betting Tips: France
Odds: 1.23
