Wales vs Finland Preview - 21/03/2024 - UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying playoff
Wales are set to host Finland in a very important home semi-final clash on March 21 as part of the Euro 2024 play-offs.
The Cardiff City Stadium will be the battleground for this one-legged clash, with the victorious side securing an important spot in the final in Path A.
Should Rob Page and his team emerge as winner against Finland, they will enjoy another home advantage in the final showdown against either Poland or Estonia.
The winner of this final will secure a place at the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany next summer, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming matches.
Wales' journey to the play-offs was secured after narrowly missing out on automatic qualification. A 1-1 draw with Turkey, coupled with Croatia's 1-0 win over Armenia, meant automatic placement was not in the cards.
However, the silver lining for The Dragons is the guaranteed play-off berth earned through their participation in the top tier of the Nations League's recent edition.
Despite the disappointment of not clinching an automatic spot, the British side remains in contention for Euro 2024 through the play-offs. Their recent success in the playoffs, notably defeating Scotland and Ukraine to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, serves as a testament to the team's resilience and determination.
Euro 2024 play-off draw in full
Path A
- Poland vs Estonia
- Wales vs Finland
Path B
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Ukraine
- Israel vs Iceland
Path C
- Georgia v Luxembourg
- Greece v Kazakhstan
In the heart of the footballing calendar, the road to Euro 2024 is reaching a high excitement with the eagerly anticipated semi-final and final qualifying matches scheduled for March 21 and 26, 2024.
The outcomes of these vital fixtures will decide which teams from paths A, B, and C secure their ticket to the illustrious European Championship, adding an extra layer of drama to the qualifying narrative.
Winners from paths A, B, and C will secure coveted spots in the European Championship, heightening the stakes for the upcoming clashes.
Therefore, the final draw for the Euro 2024, scheduled for December 2, adds an extra layer of anticipation as teams eagerly await their groupings.
With 21 out of 24 participants already determined, the final three spots hang in the balance, promising an exciting culmination to the qualifying process.
Who has already qualified for Euro 2024?
Match Officials Confirmed for Wales vs Finland Semifinal:
- Referee: István Kovács
- Assistant referees: Vasile Florin Marinescu, Ovidiu Artene
- VAR: Marco Fritz
- Assistant VAR: Cătălin Popa
- Fourth official: Tobias Stieler
Wales vs Finland Prediction - 21/03/2024 - UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying playoff
Wales enters the fixture riding high on a commendable six-game unbeaten streak, showcasing three victories and two draws in various competitions.
Their home form has been solid, with just one loss in the last five matches, and they aim to capitalize on this advantage in a crucial showdown.
On the other side, Finland arrives with confidence, securing a 4-0 win over Northern Ireland and a 2-1 victory against San Marino in the recent international break.
However, historical encounters with Wales have been challenging for Finland, with the Dragons securing two wins in the UEFA Nations League in 2020 and a goalless draw in a friendly in September 2021.
While both sides are out of contention for Euro 2024 through qualifiers, this match serves as valuable preparation for potential playoff qualification.
As the teams clash, our betting prediction leans towards the hosts, anticipating a comfortable victory with both teams finding the back of the net.
Prediction: Wales 2 - 1 Finland
Wales UEFA Nations League 2022/23 Results
League A - Group A4
Matches played: 6
Won: 0
Drawn: 1
Lost: 5
- Poland 2 - 1 Wales
- Wales 1 - 2 Netherlands
- Wales 1 - 1 Belgium
- Netherlands 3 - 2 Wales
- Belgium 2 - 1 Wales
- Wales 0 - 1 Poland
Wales UEFA European Qualifiers Results
Qualifying round - Group D
Matches played: 8
Won: 3
Drawn: 3
Lost: 2
- Croatia 1 - 1 Wales
- Wales 1 - 0 Latvia
- Wales 2 - 4 Armenia
- Türkiye 2 - 0 Wales
- Latvia 0 - 2 Wales
- Armenia 1 - 1 Wales
- Wales 1 - 1 Türkiye
Harry Wilson celebrates scoring the opening goal for his team in the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier clash between Wales and Croatia at Cardiff City Stadium. (Image source: Getty Images)
Finland UEFA Nations League 2022/23 Results
League B - Group B3
Matches played: 6
Won: 2
Drawn: 2
Lost: 2
- Finland 1 - 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Finland 2 - 0 Montenegro
- Romania 1 - 0 Finland
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 - 2 Finland
- Finland 1 - 1 Romania
- Montenegro 0 - 2 Finland
Finland UEFA European Qualifiers Results
Qualifying round - Group H
Matches played: 10
Won: 6
Drawn: 0
Lost: 4
- Denmark 3 -1 Finland
- Northern Ireland 0 - 1 Finland
- Finland 2 - 0 Slovenia
- Finland 6 - 0 San Marino
- Kazakhstan 0 - 1 Finland
- Finland 0 - 1 Denmark
- Slovenia 3 - 0 Finland
- Finland 1- 2 Kazakhstan
- Finland 4 - 0 Northern Ireland
- San Marino 1 - 2 Finland
Finland joyously marks the moment of scoring the third goal in the UEFA Euro 2024 Group H qualification football encounter against Northern Ireland in Helsinki on November 17th. (Image source: Getty Images)
Wales vs Finland Predicted Lineups
Wales XI: Ward; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ampadu, Levitt, Williams; Wilson, Johnson; Moore
Finland XI: Hradecky; Soiri, Hoskonen, Jensen, Uronen; Kamara, Schuller, Jensen; Lod, Pukki, Pohjanpalo
Wales vs Finland Head-To-Head
Total matches played: 7
Wales (W): 3
Draws: 2
Finland (W): 2
- Wales 3 - 1 Finland (Nations League 2020/10/18)
- Finland 0 - 1 Wales (Nations League 2020/09/03)
- Wales 1 - 1 Finland (International Club Friendly 2013/11/16)
How to watch Wales vs Finland live, stream link and start time
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Brazil: Star+
- UK: Viaplay Sports 1, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer, S4C, Viaplay UK
- USA: Fox Sports 2, ViX, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com
- Finland: V Sport Premium, YLE TV2
Live stream: The BBC iPlayer
Live blog: Standard Sport’s live blog.