Following a month of domestic action across the continent to kickstart the new season, it’s time for the first international break of the campaign. It’s full steam ahead to UEFA Euro 2024 next summer but until then, we have to figure out who will be there. Today, we’ll be taking a look at this week’s qualifier between Finland and Denmark.
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.
After being beaten 3-1 by Denmark in their qualifying opener, Finland went back to the drawing board - and they haven’t looked back since. They’ve rattled off four straight wins over Northern Ireland, Slovenia, San Marino and Kazakhstan, without conceding a single goal in that run.
Denmark Form GuideDenmark, to put it as bluntly as we possibly can, left a lot to be desired in Qatar. They were unable to really get going in the World Cup which is a shame, given that they’re known for their ability to dig deep and produce special results on the big stage. They’ve gone back to the drawing board in time for Euros qualification and we’re intrigued to see what they can produce.
Denmark did well to beat Finland 3-1 in their opener but since then, they’ve been a bit inconsistent. They lost 3-2 to Kazakhstan before a narrow 1-0 win over Northern Ireland, followed by a 1-1 draw with Slovenia. Thankfully, San Marino were next up, and they battered the minnows 4-0.
Match PredictionBoth nations are pretty strong in their own right but when it comes to overall experience and quality, it’s clear that the Danes are the better of the two. Alas, we think this is going to be a really tight affair, to the point where we’re actually going to predict a draw to keep the group ticking along nicely.
