{"id":12284,"date":"2024-10-10T12:23:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T12:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=12284"},"modified":"2024-10-10T12:23:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T12:23:19","slug":"finland-vs-republic-of-ireland-predicted-lineups-and-team-news-nations-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/finland-vs-republic-of-ireland-predicted-lineups-and-team-news-nations-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Finland Vs Republic Of Ireland Predicted Lineups And Team News As Winless Pair Face Off In Nations League Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>With both sides chasing a first win in this year&#8217;s Nations League, here&#8217;s our Finland Vs Republic of Ireland predicted lineups and team news ahead of tonight&#8217;s game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As both sides lost their opening two matches, Finland and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/roy-keane-labels-england-players-as-arrogant-after-win-over-ireland\/\">Republic of Ireland<\/a> are up against it to avoid relegation from Nations League B.<\/p>\n<p>The Finns lost 3-0 in Greece before a 2-0 defeat to England at Wembley. Markku Kanerva&#8217;s side have conceded at least two goals in each of their last five away games, so will be glad to face the Irish on home turf.<\/p>\n<p>New boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is one defeat away from becoming the first Republic of Ireland manager to lose his first three matches in charge.<\/p>\n<p>They lost 2-0 to Greece, but will be especially reeling after defeat against England in Dublin.<\/p>\n<p>Goals from former Irish internationals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/declan-rice-and-jack-grealish-score-vs-ireland\/\">Jack Grealish and Declan Rice<\/a> silenced the Aviva Stadium crowd and left a bitter taste in fans&#8217; mouths.<\/p>\n<p>Head-to-head, Finland and the Republic of Ireland have met seven times. The Finns failed to win any of the first five meetings but achieved back-to-back 1-0 wins in the 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/england-squad-update-curtis-jones-tino-livramento-called-up\/\">Nations League<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Finland Team News<\/h2>\n<p>Finland recently changed their shape, abandoning their 4-4-2 formation for a more flexible arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>With more emphasis on attacking fullbacks, Adam Stahl and Manchester City youngster Tomas Galvez played against Greece.<\/p>\n<p>Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky will captain the Finns. All-time top scorer Teemu Pukki will be a familiar name to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/longest-bans-in-premier-league-history\/\">Premier League<\/a> fans, with the 34-year-old former Norwich City striker now playing in the MLS with Minnesota United.<\/p>\n<p>Fredrik Jensen scored both goals in the two victories against Ireland in 2020, and could play a role tonight.<\/p>\n<h2>Republic of Ireland Team News<\/h2>\n<p>For the Irish, there are a number of changes from last month&#8217;s squad.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Doherty, Alan Browne, Callum Robinson and Jake O&#8217;Brien have all dropped out, whilst Will Smallbone and captain Seamus Coleman are both missing with injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Coleman&#8217;s absence could give Watford right-back Festy Ebosele a start, whilst the uncapped duo of Jack Taylor and Mark McGuinness have been called up from the U21s.<\/p>\n<p>Mikey Johnston, Jamie McGrath and Finn Azaz have all been recalled, with Stoke City striker Tom Cannon on standby.<\/p>\n<p>With lots of options to choose from up front Heimir Hallgrimsson can pick from any of Adam Idah, Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott and Sammie Szmodics.<\/p>\n<h2>Finland Vs Republic of Ireland Predicted Lineups:<\/h2>\n<h4>Finland predicted lineup:<\/h4>\n<p>Hradecky; Stahl, Hoskonen, Ivanov, Galvez; Peltola, Schuller; Jensen, Kamara, Antman; Pukki<\/p>\n<h4>Republic of Ireland predicted lineup:<\/h4>\n<p>Kelleher; Ebosele, Collins, O&#8217;Shea, Brady; Molumby, Cullen, Knight; Ogbene, Idah, Szmodics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With both sides chasing a first win in this year&#8217;s Nations League, here&#8217;s our Finland Vs Republic of Ireland predicted lineups and team news ahead of tonight&#8217;s game. 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