Belgium return to the Saint Petersburg Stadium on Monday where they will face off against Finland.
Euro 2020: Group B
Monday 21 June
Saint Petersburg Stadium
To Win Match
Finland 8/1
Draw 39/10
Belgium 1/3
Finland
The Eagle-owls come into the clash with a slim glimmer of hope, however, it’s not completely in the minnow’s hands as they’ll be depending on a favourable result in the other Group B tie which sees Denmark play host to Russia.
Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky was beaten just once in the tournament by a brilliant left-footed Aleksey Miranchuk strike and will now have his hands full against Romelu Lukaku in who is in phenomenal form.
Finland will have little chance if they don’t get on the scoresheet themselves, coach Markku Kanerva will pin his hopes on Joel Pohjanpalo, Marcus Forss, Teemu Pukki and Fredrik Jensen.
Belgium
Belgium, on the other hand, welcomed back Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel who made both made significant impact off the bench, along with captain Eden Hazard.
Coach Roberto Martinez admitted that his troops struggled in the first half against Denmark and were “shell-shocked” in front of the packed Copenhagen crowd.
The Spanish coach is likely to tinker with his team selection but with quality in abundance across the pitch, Belgium should prove to be too much for Finland’s defence.
Lukaku, under the close supervision of Thierry Henry, will view this game as an opportunity to add to his two tournament goals.
Prediction: Belgium (-1) Handicap (19/20)
Belgium have too much in their ranks for Finland. The Red Devils are set to ring a few changes, however, with the opportunity to bring five substitutes off the bench. I only see one winner in this contest. Take Belgium on the (-1) Handicap to boost your odds, but if you’re looking for a value bet – Away To Win Both Halves (Yes) is priced up at 2/1.
