Bolt Arena, Helsinki, 27th Oct 2023 | Sibenik, Croatia, 31st Oct 2023
Mark W and Keke preview the next round of games in the Women’s Nations League, as the Helmarit face a double-header against Croatia. They look at the consistent Finland squad selections, the upcoming opponents Croatia, and make their predictions.
They also look back at the final round of Veikkausliiga games, that saw HJK Helsinki crowned champions (again!) and consider the chances for the competitors of the Europa Conference playoffs; SJK, Honka, Inter, Oulu and VPS!
VEIKKAUSLIIGA 2023
Mestaruussarja Results 16.9. –21.10.2023
Mestaruussarja Table 21.10.2023
Haastajasarja Results 16.9. –21.10.2023
Haastajasarja Table 21.10.2023
‘Eurolopputurnaus’ / Europa Conference Playoff
Top Scorers 21.10.2023
FINLAND’S NATIONS LEAGUE CAMPAIGN 2024
Finland’s Nations League 2023 – Opponents and Recent Form
- Finland, ranked 28 – 2023: 6 W, 1 D
- Finland beat Romania 4-0, beat Slovakia 1-0 and 2-0, beat Croatia 4-1
- Romania, ranked 39 – 2023: 3 W, 2 D, 3 L
- Slovakia, ranked 48 – 2023: 1 W, 1 D, 5 L
- Croatia, ranked 60 – 2023: 2 W, 2 D, 3 L
Helmarit Fixtures – Oct 2023
🇫🇮 Finland vs Croatia 🇭🇷
Bolt Arena, Helsinki
18:45, Fri 27th Oct 2023
🇭🇷 Croatia vs Finland 🇫🇮
Sibenik, Croatia
18:00, Tue 31st Oct 2023
Watching Games in Finland – YLE 2 or Areena…
- Finland vs Croatia https://areena.yle.fi/1-66569172
- Croatia vs Finland https://areena.yle.fi/1-66569163
Helmarit Squad – Oct 2023
Finland Squad Named On 19.10.2023
Goalkeepers
Tinja-Riikka Korpela. AS Roma
Anna Tamminen, Hammarby IF
Milla-Maj Majasaari, IK Uppsala Fotboll
Defence
Natalia Kuikka, Portland Thorns
Joanna Tynnilä, Brann
Eva Nyström, Hammarby IF
Elli Pikkujämsä, Racing Louisville
Emma Koivisto, Liverpool FC
Tiia Peltonen, Fortuna Hjørring
Anni Hartikainen, KuPS
Midfield
Nora Heroum, Sampdoria
Emma Peuhkurinen, KIF Örebro
Katariina Kosola, BK Häcken
Eveliina Summanen, Tottenham Hotspur FC
Oona Siren, KuPS
Olga Ahtinen, Tottenham Hotspur FC
Ria Öling, FC Rosengård
Emmi Alanen, Kristianstads DFF
Attack
Sanni Franssi, Real Sociedad
Linda Sällström, Vittsjö GIK
Jutta Rantala, Leicester City FC
Heidi Kollanen, KIF Örebro
Oona Sevenius, Como
Croatia Squad
GROUP B2 TABLE
GROUP B2 RESULTS
GROUP B2 FIXTURES
FFS PREDICTIONS
Mark W
- Finland 4-0 Croatia
- Croatia 1-3 Finland
Keke
- Finland 4-0 Croatia
- Croatia 0-3 Finland
Useful Links:
- https://www.palloliitto.fi/maajoukkueet/helmarit/
- https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/standings/
- 2023 Nations League on YLE
The Finnish Football Show 