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Finland and Bosnia-Herzegovina meet in Ratinan Stadion, in a match for this phase of the qualification for the European Championship (Qualifying Round). There is no record of direct confrontations between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last match was played on 04-28-2004 and ended with the score: Bosnia-Herzegovina (1-0) Finland. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since Finland presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Finland:
After 1 win and 1 loss, the home team comes to this 3rd round in the 4th position of Group J, with 3 points won. In the previous match, they won by (0-2) away against Armenia, after having lost by (2-0) against Italy in the first match of this group stage. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in away matches, with 9 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 20 goals scored and 11 conceded. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, the Finn won 7, drew 2 and lost 1. In 15 matches, they never got the comeback in the 6 games in which they suffered the first goal.
Finland come into this game with a 0-2 victory in the field trip to Armenia, recording the first victory in this qualifying phase for the European Championship of 2020: the team’s goals were scored by Soiri and Jensen. In this reception to Bosnia-Herzegovina, the coach Markku Kanerva must use the same tactical system of the last match, that is, the 4-3-3, benefiting the low block and the fast transitions for the attack. Fredrik Jensen is one of the great highlights of the Finnish team, being very technical and strong in the offensive organization. For this game the coach can count on the usual players.
Bosnia-Herzegovina:
The visiting team arrives at this 3rd round of Group J in the 3rd position, with 4 points won, after 1 win and 1 draw. In their first match in this group stage they won at home against Armenia by (2-1). In the 2nd round, they drew at home against Greece by (2-2). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches he has 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as a visitor. against 9 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. In its last game as a visitor, for the Friendly, lost by (1-0) against Spain. In the last 10 away matches Bosnia-Herzegovina has won 4, tied 4 and lost 2. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 7 of the last 12 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals. In the last 12 home matches for all competitions there are 3 periods that stand out: they scored 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘); He suffered 4 of his 8 goals between the minutes (61’-75 ‘) and 3 of his 8 between (76′-90’).
The selection of Bosnia-Herzegovina comes to this game with a draw, 2-2, in the reception to Greece, adding the second game followed without losing in this competition: the goals of the team were marked by Pjanic and Visca. On this trip to Finland, coach Robert Prosinecki is expected to opt for a style of play supported, leisurely, using the side runners to create danger: Visca is the fastest and competent player in the transport of the ball to the attack. However, the bad news for the coach is the absence of Pjanic, the great star of the team, player who is suspended on this day.
Finland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina head to head matches
28.04.04 FI Bosnia & Herzegovina Finland 1 : 0