Finland coach Markku Kanerva is perhaps in his weakest period leading the team since taking over in 2016. Finland has not won in four consecutive matches, and now starts the Nations League with two losses without scoring a goal as a guest against Greece and England. Now they return home, where they still won their last two home games. They also won their last two matches against Ireland with 1-0 in the Nations League four years ago.
Ireland has been performing even worse than their opponent lately, with three consecutive losses without scoring a goal. They have only three wins in their last 15 matches, two of which were against Gibraltar. They also have only two wins in their last 9 away games, with the wins again against Gibraltar and Malta. The recent coaching change has not yet led to a positive change for Ireland.
Prediction: 1X double chanceI don't see a reason for Finland to be considered an outsider in this match, especially at home. Ireland has been performing even worse than their opponent lately, and I think the hosts will at least not lose this match.
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