Netherlands vs Finland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Oranje secured an easy win when they last faced the Huuhkajat.

The Netherlands national football team are all set to battle it out against the Finland national football team for their next FIFA World Cup European qualifier fixture. This interesting contest is scheduled to take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

The Oranje are coming in after securing a dominating win in their previous game against Malta. It was a top display by the Netherlands national football team. They have also come up with some good performances in their ongoing World Cup qualifying and are now yet again looking to secure a win.

The Finland national football team are going to be under pressure from the start. The upcoming fixture is not at home, and the Dutch are not going to make things any easier for them. The Huuhkajat have performed decently in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers upto now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena
• Date: Sunday, October 12
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Slavko Vinčić
• VAR: In use

Form:

Netherlands: W-W-D-W-W

Finland: L-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

Memphis Depay continues his scoring form for the Netherlands national football team. He is coming in after scoring a goal in the previous match for his side and will be yet again ready to lead them in the attacking front. In four World Cup qualifying games, Depay has scored five goals and has two assists to his name.

Joel Pohjanpalo (Finland)

Joel Pohjanpalo is going to be a crucial asset for his side in their upcoming fixture. The 31-year-old will be looking to step up so that he can help the Finland national football team stand a chance against the Dutch. In five WC qualifiers, Pohjanpalo has scored two goals and will be keen on finding the net this time around.

Match Facts

• Finland have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches.
• Netherlands are on a nine-match undefeated run.
• The Oranje have won all of their last five matches against the Huuhkajat.

Netherlands vs Finland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Netherlands to win @1/10 BetMGM
• Memphis Depay to score @7/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @22/25

Injury and Team News

All selected players for both teams are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Netherlands won: 12

Finland won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Netherlands predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Verbruggen (GK); Dumfries, Timber, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Reijnders, De Jong; Malen, Depay, Gakpo

Finland predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Sinisalo (GK); Alho, Koski, Ivanov, Lähteenmäki; Markhiev, Kairinen, Walta; Kallman, Pohjanpalo, Antman

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting contest between these sides, but the Oranje will be feeling confident here. The Netherlands national football team are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Finland in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Netherlands 3-0 Finland

Telecast Details

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