Finland vs Russia prediction, team news and Euro 2020 live stream details

Finland will kick-off matchday 2 when y take on Group B rivals Russia in ongoing Euro 2020. game will be played at  Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia and will kick off at 6:30 PM IST on Wednesday, June 16. Here's a look at how to watch Finland vs Russia on TV, Finland vs Russia H2H stats, team news and our Finland vs Russia prediction for same. 

Finland vs Russia prediction and preview 

Finland h a bittersweet moment in ir Euro 2020 opener when y clinched a 1-0 win in a game marred by Christian Eriksen's collapse. Joel Pohjanpalo scored only goal of game as Finland registered ir first-ever win in Euro finals, with keeper  Lukas Hrecky also playing his part after keeping out Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's penalty. win ended ir six-game winless run and puts m inste for a shock progression to kckouts. 

As for Russia, y start fixture at bottom of group having succumbed to a 0-3 defeat in  hands of Belgium. Romelu Lukaku scored twice with Thomas Meunier also getting on scoresheet in what was a day to forget for Russians. Stanislav Cherchesov's side were never expected to spring a surprise against Belgium but will have ir tails up against Finland. A win on Wednesday will solidify ir claim for third spot, which could be eugh to seal a kckout place in tournament. Russia are favourites and should seal three points at home. 

Finland vs Russia H2H stats

two teams have competed in four games previously and Russia have a perfect record in all those matches.  previous meeting between two teams took place in 2009 and ended up in a 3-0 victory for Russia. Finland have improved over years and will hope to break ir duck on Wednesday. 

Finland vs Russia team news 

Finland's Sauli Vaisanen h to be withdrawn from tournament before win over Denmark due to injury, while defender Nikolai Alho is slightly doubtful for game against Russia. Markku Kanerva is likely to stick with same XI that won against Denmark with perhaps Jukka Raitala ruled out with a calf problem. Russia meanwhile lost veteran defender Yuri Zhirkov to a calf injury while Daler Kuzyaev has recovered well from his clash of hes with Timothy Castagne. Andrey Mostovoy is out with coronavirus, while Igor Diveev and Fyodor Kudryashov could return to side. 

Finland vs Russia team news: Predicted XIs

• Finland: Hrecky; Vaisanen, Arajuuri, O'Shaughnessy, Toivio, Uronen; Kamara, Sparv, Lod; Pohjanpalo, Pukki
• Russia: Shunin; Dzhikiya, Semev, Bariv; Fernandes, Zobnin, Ozdoev, Karavaev; Miranchuk, Golovin; Dzyuba

Finland vs Russia live stream: How to watch Finland vs Russia on TV?

Sony Sports Network will provide Euro 2020 live telecast in India for all games of tournament. Finland vs Russia live brocast in India will be available from 6:30 PM IST on Sony Ten 1 in English, with an alternate Hindi commentary offered on Sony Ten 3. Finland vs Russia live stream India will be on Sony LIV app via subscription to platform. Fans can also keep tabs on live match updates, scores and in-game highlights on social media handles of both teams and Euro 2020. 

(Im Courtesy: Finland, Russia Twitter)