The Europe – World Cup Qualifying showdown between Finland and the Netherlands is set for 07 June 2025. Kick-off comes at 19:45 BST (20:45 CEST) and it will be staged at the Helsingin olympiastadion in Helsingfors.
Finland return to home soil buoyed by a solid start to their campaign, while the Dutch will be keen to maintain their perfect record against this opponent.
How are both teams coming into this?
Finland have collected four points from their opening two qualifiers, registering a win and a draw to sit in a healthy position early in the campaign. Confidence is high after avoiding defeat, but their attacks have struggled to find the net in away fixtures against Greece and Ireland.
The Netherlands represent a significant step up in quality. Historically dominant, they have beaten Finland in ten of their eleven meetings and will fancy their chances of another comprehensive victory as they chase top spot in Group H.
Our forecast
We expect the Dutch to control possession and territory from the off, probing Finland’s defence and carving out chances. While the hosts have shown resilience, their modest goal return suggests they’ll find it hard to match the visitors.
Our tip is for a comfortable Netherlands win, likely by a two- or three-goal margin. With Finland yet to score against stronger opposition, a 3-0 victory for the Netherlands looks a solid prediction.
Best odds
Bet365: Finland 9/1, Draw 7/1, Netherlands 1/5
William Hill: Finland 10/1, Draw 8/1, Netherlands 1/4
