Netherlands vs Finland Preview

The Johan Cruijff Arena prepares to host a crucial World Cup qualifying encounter as the Netherlands welcome Finland in what promises to be a captivating showdown between two nations with contrasting fortunes in recent months. The Dutch enter this fixture riding a wave of momentum, unbeaten in their last five outings, while their Nordic visitors arrive in Amsterdam desperately seeking to arrest a worrying slide that has seen them struggle for consistency. With qualification dreams hanging in the balance, this clash represents more than just three points—it’s a statement of intent as both sides navigate the treacherous path toward the 2026 World Cup finals.

The Oranje have been nothing short of formidable on home soil, and their recent form underscores their status as one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking forces. Following their emphatic 8-0 demolition of Malta and a commanding 3-2 victory over Lithuania, the Dutch machine appears to be firing on all cylinders. Their most recent outing against Malta on October 9th saw them run riot with a 4-0 triumph, further cementing their dominance in Group C. Even their 1-1 draw with Poland couldn’t dampen spirits, as the team demonstrated resilience and character. Most tellingly, their 2-0 victory over these same Finnish opponents back in June serves as a psychological advantage heading into this rematch.

Finland, by contrast, find themselves in troubled waters. The Finns have suffered three defeats in their last five matches, including losses to Poland and Norway, sandwiched around victories against Lithuania and Poland. Their most recent qualifier against Lithuania on October 9th ended in a 2-1 win, offering a glimmer of hope, but their overall trajectory remains concerning. The memory of their 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands in June still stings, and they’ll need to produce something special to avoid a repeat. With kick-off scheduled for 17:00 GMT, fans across the globe can tune in—Dutch supporters on NPO 3, Finnish viewers on MTV Katsomo and YLE TV2, German audiences via Amazon Prime Video, and British fans through Amazon Prime Video.

Possible Line-Ups

Netherlands (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Dumfries, Timber, Van Dijk, Ven; Gravenberch, Reijnders, Gakpo; Frimpong, Weghorst, Jong

Finland (3-5-2): Alho; Stahl, Walta, Kallman; Antman, Koski, Kairinen, Sinisalo, Tenho; Pohjanpalo, Lahteenmaki

🇳🇱 Netherlands Form

Result	Opposition	Score	Competition	Date
✅	Malta (H)	4-0	World Cup Qualifying	Oct 9, 2025
✅	Lithuania (H)	3-2	World Cup Qualifying	Sep 7, 2025
🤝	Poland (A)	1-1	World Cup Qualifying	Sep 4, 2025
✅	Malta (A)	0-8	World Cup Qualifying	Jun 10, 2025
✅	Finland (A)	0-2	World Cup Qualifying	Jun 7, 2025

🇫🇮 Finland Form

Result	Opposition	Score	Competition	Date
✅	Lithuania (A)	2-1	World Cup Qualifying	Oct 9, 2025
❌	Poland (H)	1-3	World Cup Qualifying	Sep 7, 2025
❌	Norway (A)	0-1	International Friendly	Sep 4, 2025
✅	Poland (H)	2-1	World Cup Qualifying	Jun 10, 2025
❌	Netherlands (H)	0-2	World Cup Qualifying	Jun 7, 2025

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Finland	0-2	Netherlands	World Cup Qualifying	Jun 7, 2025
Finland	0-2	Netherlands	European Championship Qualifying	Sep 6, 2011
Netherlands	2-1	Finland	European Championship Qualifying	Sep 7, 2010
Finland	0-4	Netherlands	World Cup Qualifying	Jun 8, 2005
Netherlands	3-1	Finland	World Cup Qualifying	Oct 13, 2004

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
Netherlands	NPO 3
Finland	MTV Katsomo, YLE TV2
Great Britain	Amazon Prime Video
Germany	Amazon Prime Video
USA	fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video
Canada	DAZN Canada, Amazon Prime Video
Australia	Stan Sport
France	L’Equipe
Italy	SKY Go Italia, NOW TV
Portugal	Sport TV Multiscreen