Belgium v Finland. Gabriele Marcotti’s prediction

With no Euros to look forward to, FInland have opted for prestige friendlies (Italy are next) to take the temperature of their squad. So, although this is a friendly by nature, don’t expect them to necessarily take this too easy. Belgium come into this one off the back of a weekend win over Switzerland (1:2) although it wouldn’t be unfair to say that they were the second best team for the majority of that contest, and were only able to get the better of the game in the latter stages after taking advantage of a Swiss red card.

Belgium also have injuries and knocks at the back and remain very much a top-heavy team. This being said, the Belgians are of course heavy favorites but I think the focus here will be to come through without receiving further knocks and also about getting their organisation right. Equally, Finland aren’t a side known for their goal-scoring prowess, so all things seem to point towards an under 2.5 goals bet in this one. And, at odds of 11/10, ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ is the way to go.