UEFA Nations League

Finland

29 Sep 2026 19:45

Belarus

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Finland to win 1.63

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Finland vs Belarus Predictions, Picks & Odds – 29/09/2026

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1: Finland to win

1.63 on Stake · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 28 Sep 2026 at 06:40 · Odds are subject to change

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Finland head into this Nations League C fixture brimming with confidence after demolishing San Marino in emphatic fashion. Joel Pohjanpalo grabbed a hat-trick in that rout, while Leo Walta chipped in with two goals and an assist. The Finns look sharp in the final third and will fancy their chances at home, where the atmosphere could prove a significant factor. Their recent attacking output suggests they are well-equipped to dominate this group.

Belarus face a difficult task after losing their opening fixture against Albania without scoring. That blank in front of goal exposed real creative shortcomings, and travelling to Helsinki will not make life easier. The political backdrop surrounding this match adds further complexity; Ukraine formally protested Finland's decision to host Belarus, a controversy the Finnish Football Association addressed by citing sports justice principles. On the pitch, Belarus need a vastly improved performance to stay competitive in the group.

Finland's home win at 1.63 represents genuine value here. The Finns scored seven goals in their last outing, with Joel Pohjanpalo netting a hat-trick and Leo Walta chipping in with two goals and an assist. Belarus, by contrast, drew a blank in their opening defeat to Albania, conceding twice without reply. That attacking gulf between the two sides makes a Finnish victory the most logical outcome.

The under 2.5 goals market at 1.52 may tempt some, but Finland's recent firepower suggests otherwise. Over 2.5 goals at 2.40 looks the sharper play. Belarus could struggle to contain a Finnish attack that dismantled their previous opponents with ruthless efficiency, and even a single Belarusian goal would likely push the total beyond the threshold.

Both teams to score at 1.05 carries more risk given Belarus failed to register a single shot on target worth mentioning against Albania. The safer supplementary pick is BTTS No at 7.00, paired with a Finland win. The hosts should control this fixture comfortably, and Belarus have shown nothing to suggest they can breach a confident Finnish backline. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Finland vs Belarus

• Finland scored seven in previous match
• Belarus failed to score against Albania
• Pohjanpalo's hat-trick highlights Finnish firepower

Both lineups carry a speculated status, sourced from a single outlet, so treat the tactical picture as provisional rather than settled. Finland's 4-3-3 places Joel Pohjanpalo at the tip of the attack, with Glen Kamara expected to dictate tempo in the middle third.

Belarus line up in a compact 5-4-1, a shape designed to absorb pressure and frustrate on the counter, with Vitaly Lisakovich isolated up front as the lone striker. The 4-3-3 versus 5-4-1 contest sets up as a classic width-versus-depth battle, Finland needing to stretch the Belarusian defensive block to create meaningful openings.

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What time is Finland vs Belarus?

Finland vs Belarus kicks off on 29 September 2026 at 19:45 local time in Helsinki.

Where is Finland vs Belarus being played?

The venue for Finland vs Belarus is yet to be confirmed, though Helsinki is the expected host city.

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