Germany U17 vs Finland U17 Prediction 18.10.2023

• Competition: UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification &— Group 3
• Date: Wednesday, 18th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 11:00 UTC +1 / 12.00 CEST
• Venue: Sportpark Eschen-Mauren (Eschen)

Germany’s junior team is scheduled to face Finland at Sportpark Eschen-Mauren in Liechtenstein this Wednesday, as they strive to secure direct passage to the second qualifying phase of the U17 EURO.

Fresh in memory is the comprehensive victory achieved by the reigning champions at the 2023 European Championship in Hungary. Now, the newly appointed generation of players sets out on a new qualifying journey, aiming to replicate the success of their predecessors at EURO 2024 in Cyprus. The defense of their title began in spectacular fashion as Germany’s U17 juniors crushed the hosts, Liechtenstein, with a resounding 6-0 victory on the first day of the initial qualification phase.

In the second matchday of Group 3, the defending champions will be up against Finland U17, a team that isn’t well-known for their presence in the EURO stage. To give a clearer perspective, the young players from Finland have been striving to qualify for a continental tournament since 2002, but haven’t succeeded yet. However, the up-and-coming Finnish U17 generation is determined to break this streak. Unfortunately, they didn’t make a strong impression in the first qualifying phase for EURO 2024 U21, as they let go of a 2-1 lead and settled for a thrilling 2-2 draw against Ukraine U17.

Germany U17 vs Finland U17 Betting Tips: Germany & Over 2.5

Looking back at the previous meetings of these two junior teams, it is clear that Germany U17 has consistently dominated their Wednesday opponent. They have emerged victorious in the last three clashes, scoring an impressive 21 goals while only conceding 3, resulting in an average of seven goals per game. The most recent encounter occurred in March of this year during the second qualifying phase, where Germany’s youth team scored an impressive seven goals against Finland (7-0). They will be aiming to achieve a similar feat in the upcoming midweek game.

Furthermore, it is crucial to acknowledge another awe-inspiring aspect: Michel Prus’s team possesses an attacking line that instills terror within their adversaries. This is exemplified by their remarkable achievement of scoring an astounding 44 goals in a mere 12 matches.

Taking into account that Finland U17 often displays defensive vulnerabilities, especially during away fixtures &— having conceded two or more goals in four of their last five such matches &— it’s hard to envision anything other than another resounding victory for the reigning European champions.