Finland 1-2 Republic of Ireland

Current streaks

Recent form

Finland

Finland's recent form has been concerning, with only one win in their last six matches. They are currently on a three-game losing streak, which includes two UEFA Nations League defeats against England and Greece. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 16 goals in their last six games, an average of 2.67 goals per game, and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Notably, their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of games featuring over 2.5 goals and an impressive average of 3.83 total goals per game. The 4-2 loss to Portugal and the 4-1 defeat against Wales stand out as particularly high-scoring encounters. While Finland has managed to score in most games (67% of matches saw both teams score), their goal difference of -9 over this period highlights their defensive vulnerabilities.

Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's recent form has been concerning, with a notable downturn in their last six matches. They are currently on a three-game losing streak, which is their longest run of defeats in this period. Their offensive output has been particularly weak, managing to score only twice in these six games, with an average of just 0.33 goals per game. Defensively, they've struggled as well, conceding 9 goals (1.5 per game). Their sole victory came against Hungary in a friendly, while they've kept only one clean sheet. The team has been involved in predominantly low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The 3-0 loss to Portugal stands out as their heaviest defeat and the highest-scoring game in this stretch, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities against stronger opposition.

Recent home/away form

Finland

Finland's recent home form has been impressive, with four wins in their last six matches. They are currently on a two-game winning streak, showcasing their strength at home. The team has been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 15 goals in these six games, averaging 2.5 goals per match. Defensively, they've been solid too, conceding only 4 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets. Two standout performances were the 6-0 thrashing of San Marino and the recent 4-0 victory over Northern Ireland, both in Euro Qualifiers. These high-scoring games demonstrate Finland's attacking prowess on home soil. Despite two losses in this period, Finland's overall home form appears strong, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals, indicating exciting, high-scoring encounters for their fans.

Republic of Ireland

Based on the provided information, the Republic of Ireland's recent away form has been concerning, with four losses in their last five away matches. They are currently on a three-game losing streak on the road, which is a notable run of defeats. Their sole victory came against Gibraltar, where they secured a convincing 4-0 win, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. Despite this win, Ireland has struggled offensively, scoring only 5 goals in their last 5 away games, with 4 of those coming in a single match. Defensively, they've conceded 8 goals, keeping just one clean sheet. The team's goal difference of -3 and the fact that 60% of their away games have seen over 2.5 goals suggest that their matches tend to be relatively high-scoring affairs, although primarily in favor of their opponents.