Northern Ireland team news vs Finland

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 02: Alistair McCann of Northern Ireland is challenged by Pantelis Chatzidiakos of Greece during the UEFA Nations League League C Group 2 match between Northern Ireland and Greece at Windsor Park on June 02, 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Finland (4th in EURO Qualifying Group H) take on Northern Ireland (5th in EURO Qualifying Group H) on Friday 17th of November, at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, at 17:00 PM (GMT).

The last time these sides faced, Finland won 1-0 against Northern Ireland. The only goal of the game being scored by Benjamin Kallman in the 28th minute.

Finland lost their last EURO Qualifier, losing 2-1 to Kazakhstan. Goals from Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov (x2) for Kazakhstan, and a goal from Robert Taylor for Finland.

Northern Ireland also lost their last EURO Qualifier, losing 1-0 to Slovenia. The only goal being scored by Adam Gnezda Cerin in the 5th minute.

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Team News:

Northern Ireland will be without key defender Jonny Evans through injury, as well as Shea Charles through suspension after his two yellow cards against Slovenia.

Predicted XI:

Finland: Hradecky, Jensen, Ivanov, Hoskonen, Taylor, Kamara, Kairinen, Alho, Hakans, Pukki, Pohjanpalo.

Northern Ireland: Peacock-Farrell, Lewis, Ballard, Toal, Hume, McNair, Taylor, Thompson, Lyons, Smyth, Magennis.