Netherlands vs Finland Prediction, 11:00 p.m. October 12: Secure the top spot

TPO - Football analysis Netherlands vs Finland, 2026 World Cup European qualifiers - team information, expected lineup, form, head-to-head history. Netherlands aims for a victory against Finland to solidify its position at the top of Group G.

The Netherlands has not encountered many difficulties in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Pre-match comments Netherlands vs Finland

The Netherlands currently lead Group G of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers and have just won 4-0 against Malta, consolidating their lead and putting pressure on rivals Poland and Finland. Meanwhile, Finland come to Amsterdam needing points if they want to continue competing for second place in the group or at least a play-off spot. This match is therefore pivotal for both teams.

The Netherlands are clearly the favorites with their diverse attacking force and home advantage. They can start the game proactively, control the game and find an early opening goal to create pressure. With options like Gakpo, Reijnders and Depay or Wout Weghorst, the Netherlands have enough ways to penetrate the Finnish defense.

On the other hand, Finland had to play a tight defense, limiting the space between the lines, especially not allowing the Netherlands to circulate the ball too easily. If Finland pushed up to find an equalizer, they would be at risk of being exploited by counter-attacks, especially when the Netherlands had fast wingers like Frimpong or Dumfries.

A clear weakness for Finland is the personnel issues in defence and goal. The absence of Ivanov and Hradecky has a big impact on the defensive structure and reliability in goal. If the Netherlands can take advantage of the central or wide combinations, they are likely to create scoring opportunities.

Finland, however, are not one to give up easily: they can defend in numbers, find opportunities from set pieces or counter-attack quickly when the Netherlands lose possession. If the Netherlands are complacent or careless, the visitors can cause problems.

However, in terms of overall strength, the chance of victory is on the Netherlands' side. If they start well and take advantage of Finland's weak moments, the Netherlands can decide the match before halftime or early in the second half.

Head to head history Netherlands vs Finland

The Netherlands have dominated Finland in previous encounters. This is quite understandable as the power balance between the two footballing nations is always very different. According to 11v11, the Netherlands have won 11 matches, drawn 2 matches and lost only 1 match in previous encounters. Their only defeat also came in 1950.

Netherlands vs Finland form

Expected lineup Netherlands vs Finland

Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders; Frimpong, Depay, Gakpo

Finland: Joronen; Alho, Tenho, Koski, Uronen; Lod, Kairinen, Markhiyev; Kallman, Pohjanpalo, Antman

Score prediction: Netherlands 3-1 Finland

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