Finland scored seven goals in the opening round: prediction for Finland vs Belarus
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The UEFA Nations League second-round match between Finland and Belarus will take place on September 29 at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. Finland opened the tournament with a resounding 7-0 victory over San Marino, while Belarus lost 0-2 to Albania.
Finland: seven goals after a run of poor results
Before the start of the Nations League, Finland found themselves in a difficult position, having lost three matches in a row. The team fell to Cape Verde on penalties, then suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Germany and lost 1-2 to Hungary.
Against that backdrop, the 7-0 victory over San Marino provided a major emotional boost. Joel Pohjanpalo scored a hat-trick, and Finland now return home, where they have won three of their last four matches.
Belarus: first setback after six unbeaten matches
Belarus made a solid start to 2026 following the appointment of Viktor Goncharenko. Before the meeting with Albania, the team had gone six matches unbeaten, recording three wins and three draws.
Albania ended that run in the opening round, scoring twice in the first half. At the same time, Belarus’ away record remains fairly strong — since October 2025, the team have lost just once on the road.
Match facts
- Finland opened the tournament with a 7-0 victory over San Marino.
- Finland have won three of their last four home matches.
- Before their defeat to Albania, Belarus had gone six matches without a loss.
Home side can build on their success: prediction for Finland vs Belarus
Finland got exactly the result they needed to regain confidence after a poor run. Home advantage and Pohjanpalo’s good form further strengthen the position of Jakob Friis’ side.
Belarus have looked fairly consistent this year, but most of their successful matches came against less imposing opponents. The visitors will face a tougher challenge in Helsinki, especially if Finland maintain the same attacking tempo.
