Scotland vs Finland prediction and betting tips - June 7, 2024

On June 7, 2024, the national teams of Scotland and Finland will play a friendly match. For the hosts, this is the final preparatory game before the start of the Euro, while the visitors are gearing up primarily for the Nations League in the fall.

Scotland vs Finland: Key Statistics and Trends

• Scotland has failed to win their last seven matches.
• Finland has won three of their last four matches.
• Finland wins the first half in 20% of their matches, while Scotland does so in 20%.

Scotland – the shape of the team and its analysis

The "Tartan Army" started their Euro qualification campaign brilliantly, securing their place in the tournament early alongside Spain. It’s not surprising that they relaxed afterward, finishing 2023 with just one point from their last two matches, coupled with friendly defeats to England and France.

In the spring, Steve Clarke’s men suffered "dry" defeats to both the Netherlands (0-4) and Northern Ireland. To boost their morale before the Euro, they decided to play a friendly against Gibraltar, where they managed a modest 2-0 win.

Finland – the shape of the team and its analysis

The "Eagle-owls," unlike their Euro 2020 qualification, couldn’t replicate the surprise, showing results characteristic of a solid mid-tier team. They collected 18 points in 10 matches, but both Denmark and Slovakia earned 4 more points than them.

Their last hope was the Nations League path. However, in the first round in March, their hopes were crushed by Wales, who won the match 4-1. Now, they only have friendlies until the fall. They beat Estonia 2-1 in the spring. During the summer, they traveled to Portugal, where they conceded a goal within 15 minutes of the match starting.

Scotland: Team News

Patterson, Hickey, and Anderson have not recovered. Additionally, Dykes was injured during the training camp.

Finland: Team News

Kamara and Forss are injured.

Scotland vs Finland: Possible Starting Lineups

Scotland (possible lineup): Gunn - Tierney, Cooper, Hendry - Robertson, Christie, McGinn, Gilmour, McTominay, Armstrong - Che Adams

Finland (possible lineup): Joronen - Niskanen, Jensen, Ivanov, Soiri - Suhonen, Peltola, Lod - Pukki, Pohjanpalo, Källman

Head to Head matches: Scotland vs Finland

All four head-to-head encounters have resulted in victories for the "Tartan Army," although these matches took place in the 1960s and 1990s.

Free prediction today for the match Scotland vs Finland

Steve Clarke’s side holds all the aces. The game is unlikely to be spectacular, but Scotland should secure the win (odds – 1.67).