Already resigned to their relegation to League C, Finland hosts Greece in an essentially dead-rubber game for the hosts, with Greece still having a shot at promotion with a win. Recent Finnish performances have given significant cause for concern, notably a lack of finishing ability. This was seen most recently in their loss to Ireland, where a missed penalty and failure to seize opportunities will see Finland head into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 loss. The offensive struggles have been a theme, as it converts just 5.1 percent of major opportunities. Defensively, Finland has its own problems, usually looking poorly coordinated, such as in how Ireland was able to win despite managing just 0.92 xGoals. On the other hand, Greece comes into this match with much higher motivation and form, having trounced Finland 3-0 in the last, while earlier this season beating Ireland and England. Though losing 3-0 to England on match day five, the Greek defense has been staunch, yielding an average of only 0.77 expected goals per game. Up front, Greece is efficient, especially through the likes of Tzolis and Pavlidis. The midfield department, manned by Bakasetas in the Greek national team, has been a focal point as well, creating much of the opportunities and retaining high possession-something which should help them again in dictating the pace of the game. Finland is demoralized and without motivation due to their already confirmed relegation, Greece's solid form and determined approach make them the obvious favorite. At least, a Greek victory with a possible over of goals looks probable, considering recent defensive lapses and offensive inefficiency by the Finns. A bet on Greece's win, perhaps with a margin of at least two goals, looks good, given the complete contrast in the circumstances and form of both teams.
已经被降级到丙级联赛的芬兰队主场迎战希腊队,这场比赛对东道主来说基本上是一场死路一条的比赛,而希腊队只要赢一场就有晋级的机会。芬兰队最近的表现令人担忧,尤其是他们缺乏射门能力。在最近输给爱尔兰的比赛中就可以看到这一点,点球失误和未能抓住机会将使芬兰队在0 - 1失利的情况下进入这场比赛。进攻挣扎一直是一个主题,因为它只转化了5.1%的主要机会。防守方面,芬兰队也有自己的问题,通常看起来协调不佳,比如爱尔兰队是如何在只进0.92个球的情况下获胜的。另一方面,希腊队以更高的动力和状态进入这场比赛,他们在上一场比赛中以3比0击败芬兰,而本赛季早些时候又击败了爱尔兰和英格兰。虽然在第五比赛日以0比3输给了英格兰队,但希腊的防守一直很稳固,场均预期进球数仅为0.77个。在锋线上,希腊效率很高,尤其是通过佐利斯和帕夫利迪斯这样的球员。由希腊国家队巴卡塞塔斯执掌的中场也成为了焦点,他创造了很多机会,并保持了很高的控球率——这将再次帮助他们控制比赛的节奏。芬兰队士气低落,没有动力,因为他们已经确定降级,希腊稳定的状态和坚定的方法使他们成为明显的热门。至少,考虑到芬兰人最近的防守失误和进攻效率低下,希腊可能会以超过5个进球的比分获胜。考虑到两支球队在环境和状态上的完全不同,押注希腊队获胜(可能会以至少两球的优势获胜)看起来不错。