Spain vs Finland – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | UEFA Women’s Euro 2022
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THE FACTS
When is Spain vs Finland on and what time does it start? Spain vs Finland will take place on Friday 8th July, 2022 – 17:00 (UK)
Where is Spain vs Finland taking place? Spain vs Finland will take place at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, UK
Where can I get tickets for Spain vs Finland? Click here for the latest ticket information for Spain vs Finland
What channel is Spain vs Finland on in the UK? Spain vs Finland will be televised live on BBC channels
Where can I stream Spain vs Finland in the UK? Spain vs Finland can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
KEY STATS
- Spain have won their opening match at each of the last two Women’s EURO final tournaments
- Spain have won only one of their last seven Women’s EURO final tournament matches (D2 L4)
- Spain have lost only two of their last 20 Women’s EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W16 D2)
- Spain have won each of their last four international matches against Finland
- Spain have kept 15 clean sheets in their last 19 Women’s EURO qualifying and final tournament matches
- Spain have not scored a goal in their last three Women’s EURO final tournament matches
- Spain have scored more than one goal in only two of their previous 12 Women’s EURO final tournament matches
- Finland are without a win in their last five Women’s EURO final tournament matches (D2 L3)
- Finland were unbeaten in their qualifying campaign for Women’s EURO 2022 (W7 D1)
- Finland kept six clean sheets in their eight matches in the qualifying tournament for Women’s EURO 2022
- Finland have not conceded a goal in their opening match at the last two Women’s EURO final tournament in which they have featured (W 1-0 vs Denmark 2009, D 0-0 vs Italy 2013)
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Spain: Panos; Battle, Paredes, Leon, Ouahabi; Bonmati, Abelleira, Guijarro; Garcia, Caldentey; Gonzalez
Finland: Korpela; Hyyrynen, Westerlund, Pikkujamsa, Koivisto; Engman, Alanen, Summanen, Oling; Sallstrom, Franssi
THE PREDICTIONSpain are heavily fancied by many to go all the way in this competition, but it’s important that they get off to a good start against Finland. However, the Spaniards have been dealt a savage blow by the loss of Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas through injury. Putellas is the lynchpin of this Spanish side who combine wonderful football with ruthless efficiency and she will be sorely missed. Despite her absence, the Finnish defence are likely to be overwhelmed by the quality of the play expected by their opponents going forward and it would be a surprise if Spain do not record a comprehensive win by at least two clear goals at Stadium MK.
