Mayra Madrigal
Getting points early on is crucial for European teams vying for qualification to European Championship 2024. In their upcoming Northern Ireland vs Finland match on Sunday, March 26, Northern Ireland will be eager to secure its second consecutive win to solidify its position as one of the top contenders in Group H against Finland.
Disappointingly, Finland was one of the three teams in this group to suffer a loss in its first match, and to make matters worse, it happened in front of its home crowd. A loss will push the team out of the top positions, so it urgently needs those three points.
Without further ado, get ready for the Northern Ireland vs Finland match with JefeBet‘s comprehensive coverage, including match details, possible lineups, predictions, odds, and more.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Northern Ireland vs Finland UEFA European Championship 2024 Qualifiers Group H Game on March 26, 2023
- Where: Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- When: Sunday, March 26, 2022, 2:45 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Northern Ireland (+155) / Tie (+210) / Finland (+188)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Northern Ireland (AH -0.25, +110) / Finland (AH +0.25, -150)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-190)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-145)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland got off on the right foot with a 2-0 win over San Marino. Some expected a big win against the worst team in the world, but in the end, it was the three points that mattered most. That was its first win of 2023, and is a key victory, since in 2022 the team recorded only two in eight clashes.
Northern Ireland is the only team in Group H that kept an unbeaten record on the first matchday. So, it will try to extend that in this game by taking advantage of its locality. In fact, its last home game ended in a victory over Kosovo, and ended a win drought, since it had not won in the previous four games.
Possible Lineup (3-5-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell; Daniel Ballard, Craig Cathcart, Ciaron Brown; Conor Bradley, Paddy McNair, Shea Charles, George Saville, Shane Ferguson; Dion Charles, Conor Washington.
Betting on Finland
Finland lost to Denmark by a score of 3-1 in the opening clash, and must now come from behind to earn a place among the first places. The scenario seems to be complicated, as Northern Ireland was also strong in its first encounter. It’s worth mentioning that Finland has failed to record a win in its last five matches in all competitions, and comes into this one with three straight losses.
Once again, the team is playing at home, something that is not in its favor, as Finland has two defeats in the last two games, and a total of four games without a win in all competitions. In that span, it has allowed at least one goal in every game, and that trend could continue in the upcoming clash.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Lukás Hrádecky, Nikolai Alho, Leo Väisänen, Robert Ivanov, Richard Jensen; Robin Lod, Kaan Kairinen, Glen Kamara, Oliver Antman; Joel Pohjanpalo, Teemu Pukki.
JefeBet Prediction
Northern Ireland will have to take advantage of its locality, and the fact that the team will be facing a battered opponent, to get its second win. We’re not expecting so many goals this time, but perhaps another clean sheet for the home side.
Prediction: Northern Ireland wins by a score of 1-0.
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