TIPS - Netherlands VS Finland

[(Netherlands) Strength]:
1. Liverpool F.C. star Cody Gakpo made his debut in the last World Cup qualifier, contributing two goals and an assist, with outstanding performance.
2. Netherlands thrashed Malta 4-0 in their last match, securing their fourth victory in the World Cup qualifiers.
3. Netherlands are the undisputed group leaders, having remained unbeaten in their first five matches with a record of four wins and one draw. Their goal difference of 18:3 is the most impressive in the group.
4. Netherlands, currently ranked 7th in the FIFA World Ranking, hold a significant advantage over Finland in terms of ranking.

[(Netherlands) Neutral]:
1. Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland in their last home game, securing their only draw in the World Cup qualifiers so far.
2. Netherlands got 2 wins and 2 losses in their last 4 games in AH.

[(Finland) Strength]:
1. Finland defeated Lithuania 2-1 in their last match, securing their third win in the World Cup qualifiers.

[(Finland) Neutral]:
1. In their past six World Cup qualifiers, Finland have seen only one draw (with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses), demonstrating a strong tendency for decisive results.
2. Finland have seen 3 of their last 4 games end with BTTS.

[(Finland) Weakness]:
1. Finland have lost both of their last two away games, and the team's recent away performance has not been ideal.
2. Finland have lost all of their previous five encounters with Netherlands. In their first group-stage encounter, Finland suffered a 0-2 defeat at home.
3. Finland were winless in their last 2 games in AH.

[Tips]:
Netherlands easily defeated Malta in the last World Cup qualifier, with impressive offensive performance.

The last World Cup qualifier of this month is also held at home, and Netherlands are expected to continue their excellent offensive performance from the last game.

On the other hand, Finland defeated Lithuania in the last game.

The team's offensive output in the recent World Cup qualifiers has also been relatively stable.

However, the AH line is in favor of the home side.

So Netherlands are expected to win this game.

[Recommended]:
Netherlands (-2.5)