Finland vs. Belgium: preview and betting tips

On Monday, football fans will see the last matches in Groups B and C at the European Championship. One of them will be the clash between Finland and Belgium. Will they confirm their role as favourites around Kevin De Bruyne?

Finland have taken three points from their matches against Russia and Denmark, which means they are currently in third position. Coach Markku Kanerva’s charges would ideally need one more point to advance.

Among the biggest stars of the team we can include striker Teemu Pukki, who shot Norwich into the English elite. However, we must not forget goalkeeper Hradecky, who has been performing well at the tournament.

However, the Finnish footballers’ opponent on Monday will be Belgium, which has not lost a single point so far. After a 3:0 win over Russia at home, they added a 2:1 triumph over Denmark, who had long held out hope for at least a draw.

Kevin De Bruyne, a Manchester City trialist, should be the biggest threat to Finland’s defence. The finalist of this year’s Champions League has played only 45 minutes so far, but a goal and an assist were enough.

So what’s your bet? Although coach Roberto Martinez may be saving some of his mainstays for the knockout fights, Belgium remain the paper favourites. You can bet on them at odds of 1.36.