On Friday evening, the Helsinki Olympic Stadium will be the battleground where Finland and Slovenia will reignite their quests for Euro 2024 qualification. Slovenia, having won both their matches so far, holds an impressive 100% record and currently sits on top of Group H, having a three-point lead over Finland, Denmark, Kazakhstan, and Northern Ireland. The stakes are high as both teams aim to secure a favorable position in the group standings. The clash promises an intense showdown as Finland endeavors to narrow the gap and challenge Slovenia’s dominance. With their eyes firmly set on victory, the teams will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of qualification, making this upcoming encounter a crucial juncture in their Euro 2024 campaign.
Finland’s journey in the qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 got off to a rocky start with a 3-1 loss to Denmark in March. The defeat was exacerbated by the impressive performance of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta, who scored a hat-trick. However, the team managed to turn things around just three days later when they secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park. The win against Northern Ireland brought an end to Finland’s five-game winless streak, which included two draws and two losses in friendly matches. Having made their first-ever appearance in a major tournament at Euro 2020, Finland is determined to qualify once again for the biggest stage in European international football.
Slovenia has enjoyed an excellent start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, surpassing expectations. With a three-point lead over the four teams below them and a comfortable six-point advantage over underdogs San Marino, they enter the third round of fixtures in a strong position. In their opening match, Matjaz Kek’s team displayed resilience by coming from behind to secure a well-deserved 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan. Impressively, Slovenia remains unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions. They concluded their Nations League campaign with four consecutive undefeated games and have since continued their success with four successive victories. With only two losses in their previous 14 outings, along with six wins and six draws, Slovenia approaches the upcoming match against Finland with confidence, aiming to secure another positive result.
Probable Lineups
Finland probable starting lineup: Hradecky, Jensen, Ivanov, Soiri, Alho, Taylor, Schuller, Kamara, Suhonen, Kallman, Pukki
Slovenia probable starting lineup: Belec, Stojanovic, Brekalo, Bijol, Karnicnik, Zajc, Cerin, Lovric, Verbic, Vipotnik, Sesko
Form guide
FinlandOpponents Score Northern Ireland 1-0 (W) Denmark 1-3 (L) Estonia 0-1 (L) Sweden 0-2 (L) Norway 1-1 (D)
SloveniaOpponents Score San Marino 2-0 (W) Kazakhstan 2-1 (W) Montenegro 1-0 (W) Romania 2-1 (W) Sweden 1-1 (D)
Finland vs Slovenia Live Schedule and Fixture
The UEFA Euro Qualifier between Finland and Slovenia will take place at Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Friday at 9:30 pm IST.
| Finland vs Slovenia | Key Details |
| Date | June 16 (Finland) |
| Venue | Helsinki Olympic Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Finland | 7:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in Slovenia | 6:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Friday) |
Where to watch Finland vs Slovenia?
Football fans in Finland can catch the live action via YLE TV2 and football fans in Slovenia can catch the live action via STV 1.
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