Finland vs France
16th November 1945hrs
Football – International – 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/8 odds taken 1310 GMT, Monday 15 November
Finland and France go head-to-head in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying action on Tuesday night. The French are through as Group D winners after last weekend’s emphatic victory over Kazakhstan. Second place is in the Finns’ hands, but Ukraine will be ready to pounce if France get the win at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Didier Deschamps’ men have got the job done, but Les Bleus will be looking to sign off with three points on the road. Keep reading for the best betting odds and tips.
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Finland Preview – Can the Finns upset the French and secure second?
Markku Kanerva’s Finland have had a solid World Cup qualifying campaign, winning three, drawing two and losing two of their seven matches. They are currently in second spot on 11 points, two clear of Ukraine.
Finland have put themselves in a commanding position after a 3-1 victory in Zenica on Saturday. They were excellent against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the Bilino Polje Stadium, with Marcus Forss, Robin Lod and Daniel O’Shaughnessy on target in the vital victory.
The odds are stacked against Finland in this one, with the bookies offering 17/4 for a home win. However, if Ukraine do not beat Bosnia in Zenica, the Eagle-owls will reach the play-offs no matter what happens against the French.
France Preview – Will the French finish with a comfortable away win?
Didier Deschamps’ men have not been at their best during this qualifying campaign, but they got the job done in resounding style at the weekend. The huge victory over Kazakhstan put them four points clear at the top of Group D with one game to play.
Prior to Saturday’s incredible 8-0 home victory over the Kazakhstanis, France had scored just eight goals in their previous six World Cup qualifiers. Still, they were irresistible in front of over 45,000 at the Parc des Princes, with the exceptional Kylian Mbappe helping himself to four.
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France will certainly want to preserve their unbeaten run in Group D, but Les Bleus will really be looking all three points at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The world champions are the big favourites at 8/13.
Finland vs France Betting Advice
France were too strong when these two clashed at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais back in September. The evergreen Antoine Griezmann netted both goals in a 2-0 French triumph in Lyon.
Finland shocked France in a friendly a year ago, with Marcus Forss and Onni Valakari scoring in a 2-0 victory at the Stade de France.
Key Facts – Finland vs France Betting Tip
- Finland beat the French in France a year ago
- France secured World Cup qualification at the weekend
- Les Bleus are unbeaten in Group D, winning four and drawing three of seven
France were simply sensational in their thumping home win at the weekend, and we are backing the world champions to follow that up with three points on the road on Tuesday. Deschamps’ side have kept clean sheets in all of their Group D wins – back the French to win to nil here at 13/8.
Antoine Griezmann is the joint top scorer of the group with Finland’s Teemu Pukki, with both players netting six apiece. Griezmann scored both goals in the reverse meeting, and the 30-year-old is available at 6/4 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Finland vs France
Finland to win: 17/4 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
France to win: 8/11 at Bet365
