Finland vs Belarus: Finland Top Group After 7-0 Win
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Finland face Belarus in League C Matchweek 2 of the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. The home side enter the contest at the top of the group after recording a 7-0 victory in their opening fixture.
Finland hold top spot after opening with seven goals
Finland sit first among four teams in League C Group A with three points from one match, having scored seven goals and conceded zero for a plus-seven goal difference. That position stems from their 7-0 victory away at San Marino on 26 September 2026. J. Pohjanpalo provided the primary attacking return in that match, reaching three goals this season across all competitions. Finland report no absences heading into this fixture, giving the squad full continuity from the opening matchday.
Belarus seek first points following away loss at Albania
Belarus visit Helsinki placed third of four teams in League C Group A after collecting zero points from their first game. Their competition opened on 26 September 2026 with a 2-0 loss away at Albania, leaving them with a goal difference of minus two from zero goals scored and two conceded. The outcome leaves the away record for Belarus in this competition standing at zero wins, zero draws, and one defeat from one outing. Belarus also have no absences reported for the match.
Our model expects a Finland win
Our model expects a Finland win, assigning medium confidence to the home victory. Finland enter Matchweek 2 on the back of their 7-0 scoreline away at San Marino, backed by J. Pohjanpalo's three goals this season, while Belarus travel to Helsinki seeking their first goal and first point following the 2-0 away defeat against Albania.

