This Saturday, September 2, 2017 (9:00 AM Pacific) Finland will host Iceland at the Ratina Stadium for a match in the UEFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers. Finland has been one of the poorest teams in the competition while Iceland has been impressive and are contending for a spot in the next World Cup.
How to Watch Finland vs Iceland
The Finland vs Iceland match will be broadcast this Friday, September 2 at 9:00 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: ESPN 3, ESPN Deportes
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
Match Preview
Finland has only scraped a point out of six games and is now mathematically eliminated from making the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The lone point obtained by Finland came from a 1-1 draw against Kosovo but after that result, it has been all losses.
The Northern European side does have some interesting players who play all across Europe but Iceland does have a more skillful and renowned side. The home-field advantage should not even play a role in this game because of the massive quality gap between the teams.
Iceland is currently second in Group I with 13 points only behind to first-place Croatia on goal differential. The Vikings have four wins, one draw and one loss with the lone loss coming against Croatia away from home.
While Everton’s Gylfi Sigurðsson is the most notable player on the squad, Alfreð Finnbogason has really stood out with three goals in these qualifiers. The first time these two teams met Iceland obtained the 3-2 win at home and should be able to get the win again in this game.
