FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)---Finland VS Lithuania Prediction

Finland VS Lithuania    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:10-10-2025 00:00 Friday
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Match Preview:
Appointed following a run of six consecutive defeats towards the end of 2024, when Finland finished rock bottom of their UEFA Nations League group, Danish coach Jacob Friis has begun to turn things around over the past nine months.

The Finns started qualifying with a 1-0 win over Malta, before taking four points from their next three games, which caused optimism to rise and made a crucial top-two finish possible.

Last month, though, they followed a friendly defeat to neighbours Norway with a 3-1 loss in Poland, allowing their Polish hosts to claim second spot in Group G behind the Netherlands.

Ahead of Thursday's clash at Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Lithuania have previously met Finland five times, with both nations recording two wins apiece.

Their most recent meeting was an eventful 2-2 draw in March, on Group G's second matchday: the Finns surged ahead via two goals in the first 20 minutes, but their Baltic hosts bit back.

Armandas Kucys scored the home side's first in Kaunas, before Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis drew them level - but that is one of just three points they have picked up so far.

Match Prediction:
Ranked 74 places above their next opponents - who held out for a home draw in March - Finland simply must win this match to retain hope of qualifying. It may not prove straightforward, as Lithuania have shown distinct signs of improvement, but the Eagle-owls can claim maximum points.