Ace Football previews the Group B match between Denmark and Finland in Euro 2020 and offers betting tips, predictions, odds, and stats.
Denmark is getting ready to clash with Finland on Saturday at the Parken. The match is played as one of 12 games in round 1 of the group stages at the Euro 2020. The Danes enter the European Championship as number 10 in the FIFA world ranking, thus signifying the gap between these teams as the away team come here with a ranking of number 54.
Winning their group might be too much to expect, however, it would be a big surprise to see Denmark packing their bags before the knock-out stages. Claiming the title like back in 1992 is too much to dream of, but a good run is certainly not beyond the Danes.
While considered outsiders for a group win Finland should be in with a good chance of grabbing 2nd place, thus advancing to the next round. While not entirely convincing all the way through the qualifying, the Eagle-owls still booked a fairly secure 2nd place in the qualification group.
Denmark vs Finland: Stats and Analysis
Denmark embark on their Euro 2020 campaign with splendid stats in their last 10 internationals. Kasper Hjulmand’s men hit the target 2.6 times on average per game, scoring 26 goals along the way. They conceded a total of 10 goals, an average of 1 per game, as they held on for a clean sheet in 4 of those matches.
Finland head into Euro 2020 hoping to keep their impressive defensive stats from their last 10 internationals going. Markku Kanerva’s side averaged a just about adequate 1.6 goals per game, with a total of 16 goals scored. In contrast they only allowed 10 goals against them for an average of 1 per game. Rather amazingly they only kept their opponents from scoring in 6 of the matches.
Heading into their opening match at the tournament Denmark are highly expected to win the match against Finland. The hosts will attempt to get through the group stages effortlessly, thus dropping points here is not on the agenda.
Have Finland got the quality to secure even a single point in their first encounter at the Euro 2020? The bookmakers seem to think it is a question of how big a defeat they will suffer.
Stats and facts for Denmark and Finland.
Fun stats Denmark
- Denmark unbeaten the last 9 matches in a row;
- Denmark has won the last 3 matches in a row at home;
- Denmark unbeaten the last 7 matches in a row at home;
- Denmark scored in the last 9 of 11 matches.
Fun stats Finland
- Finland scored in the last 14 of 16 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Finland’s last 5 of 7 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Finland’s last 5 matches in the row;
- Finland scored the last 4 matches in a row when playing away.
Form Denmark vs Finland
The Danes are on a roll.
Denmark will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their 3 latest outings, the Danish Dynamite destroyed Austria by 4 goals and went on to a 1-1 draw with Germany. Their latest game produced a 2-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Visitors hoping for fresh start.
Finland will enter the match hoping to finally end their disappointing run of form in the league. In their 3 latest internationals, the Finnish suffered a 3-2 away defeat against Switzerland and went on to a 2-0 defeat against Sweden. Their latest game produced a 1-0 defeat against Estonia.
Denmark v Finland Fixture History
When these two nations last faced off against each other, Denmark ended up taking all 3 points in a 2-1 victory.
Denmark go into their upcoming match against Finland with a 2-1-0 record in recent meetings in the European Championship.
Top marksman
It is hard to look past Martin Braithwaite when searching for a goalscorer for Denmark. The Barcelona forward managed to hit the target 2 times in his 6 previous outings for Denmark. With Teemu Pukki on 4 goals in the last 6 internationals, he has delivered the goods for Finland and to add to his tally.
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