Finland and the Republic of Ireland are set to reignite their rivalry this Thursday in Dublin, with both teams vying for crucial points in Group B2 of the UEFA Nations League. Here’s a preview of the match at the Aviva Stadium, followed by our predictions.
As they approach this penultimate game, both nations find themselves at risk of relegation, making the stakes particularly high. The Republic of Ireland secured their first win of the group in their previous encounter with Finland during the last international break, which provided a much-needed boost. However, they still trail six points behind the promotion playoff position, indicating that every point counts.
Finland, on the other hand, is struggling significantly, having failed to earn a single point in the group so far. Currently sitting at the bottom, a loss in Dublin would seal their fate and confirm their drop to League C, which adds extra pressure to their performance.