Lithuania vs Finland Predictions

Lithuania vs Finland predictions ahead of this clash in World Cup qualifying. Finland travel to Lithuania on Monday evening, seeking to maintain their strong start in Group G and secure back-to-back wins in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Read on for our free match preview, betting tips and predictions.

World Cup Qualifying | Mar 24, 2025 at 5pm UK at S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas

Lithuania vs Finland Predictions

Can Finland Hold Their Nerve or Will Lithuania Finally Snap Their Losing Streak?

• Finland’s Leaky Defence Persists
  Finland have failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 12 matches, conceding to sides both above and below Lithuania’s level.
• Lithuania Don’t Go Quiet at Home
  The hosts have managed to score in eight of their previous nine home fixtures, including all four in their Euro 2024 qualifying group.
• Both Teams Scored in Every Lithuania Home Qualifier
  Lithuania’s home campaign in Euro qualifying saw BTTS land in 100% of their games, highlighting their habit of scoring — and conceding — regularly.

Best Bet for Lithuania vs Finland

There’s something a bit unnerving about matches like this one. Finland are expected to win — that much is clear. They’ve got the pedigree, the structure, and at least on paper, a better squad. But here we are, heading into a clash where the visitors, for all their apparent advantages, still don’t inspire full confidence. Monday night in Kaunas could either be a stepping stone for the Eagle-Owls or one of those banana skin fixtures that makes them look anything but slick. Lithuania, on the other hand, are like a side that’s trying to rediscover what football is even supposed to feel like — eight defeats on the bounce and barely a flicker of form to speak of.

Still, they showed some spine against Poland, managing to keep the game tight until Robert Lewandowski did what Robert Lewandowski does best. And while nobody’s expecting miracles from Edgaras Jankauskas’ men, the fans might just be whispering that this could be the one — the game where things stop falling apart. It’s a low bar, but after such a torrid run, even a point would feel like Christmas morning.

Best Bet for This Match: Both Teams to Score – Yes

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t hand out predictions like they’re free pint vouchers. One match, one bet — the Best Bet. We believe in laser focus, not scattergun speculation. For this fixture, we’ve sifted through the numbers, the form, and the tactical trends to bring you what we believe is the sharpest choice of the lot: Both Teams to Score – Yes.

Now, hear us out. Finland might have nicked a narrow 1-0 win in Malta, but that clean sheet was more of a gift than something they earned. They’ve only managed to shut out their opponents once in their last 12 games, and even that was touch and go. They might look solid on the team sheet — Lukas Hradecky marshalling the backline, seasoned names like Ivanov and Uronen offering stability — but on the pitch, it’s all a bit creaky. The defensive shape isn’t terrible, but they seem to lose concentration just often enough to make things nervy.

Lithuania, to their credit, have been finding the net at home. It’s one of the few positives they can hang their hat on. They’ve scored in eight of their last nine home internationals, and during the Euro 2024 qualifiers, both teams scored in every single home match they played. Even in defeat, they find a way to break through — which says something about their ability to cause problems in transition, particularly when they’re allowed a bit more licence to push forward.

Finland, under new boss Jacob Friis, are still finding their rhythm. They’ve got attacking options — Antman, Kallman, Pohjanpalo — who can cause problems, but the cohesion still isn’t there. Expect them to score, probably more than once, but also expect Lithuania to respond in kind, even if it’s just a scrappy finish from Kucys off a recycled set-piece.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn says:

“Finland have the firepower, but their backline offers invitations like a lost wedding RSVP. Lithuania might be struggling, but at home, they always show up with a goal.”

And honestly, that just sums it up. The balance of power is firmly with the visitors, but their defensive record means you can’t trust them to keep things neat at the back. Lithuania, though poor overall, seem to find enough in the tank to nick a goal, especially in front of their own fans.

Our final call for the scoreline? Let’s go with Lithuania 1-2 Finland. A tight one, scrappy in parts, but with enough open play to allow both sides a moment of celebration — and probably a few grimaces on the benches.

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