Scotland’s hopes of making Euro 2025 hang in the balance, as they travel to Finland needing a win to book their place in Switzerland next summer.
Aiming to make a major tournament for the first time under the management of Pedro Martinez Losa, the national team were held 0-0 by the Finns in front of more than 8,000 fans at Hibernian’s Easter Road last week – in a game where they were second best for large spells. That means that they have it all to do in Helsinki.
Big things will be expected from Scotland’s key players, including Real Madrid star Caroline Weir and Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert – with Weir saying post-match that the squad would relish the cup final nature of the clash. The skipper said: “We always want a little bit more. There was a bit of sussing each other out. We go into Tuesday, it’s a cup final, isn’t it? It’s all to play for. We have to be positive.”
Whilst coach Martinez Losa believes it is likely to be an encounter of few chances, adding: “We did well with the dirty part of the game. That’s a great credit to the team, not conceding a goal. We expect a little bit more on the ball but it’s not as simple in this type of game. It’s going to be a similar pattern for both teams in the next game. We are going to need just one opportunity to win the game in Finland.”
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When is Finland vs Scotland?
Finland welcome Scotland to the Helsinki Football Stadium on Tuesday December 3 with kick-off at 5.15pm UK time.
Is Finland vs Scotland on TV?
Live coverage will be available on BBC Alba from 5pm.
Can I live stream Finland vs Scotland?
You can! The game will be available to watch via the BBC iPlayer, as well as on the BBC Sport website.
What do Scotland have to do to qualify for Euro 2025?
This is a simple one. Win the game. There is no away goals rule, so the scoreline in Helsinki will decide who gets to pack their bags for Switzerland in the summer – and who will be forced to watch it from home. Just like a classic cup tie, the game will go to extra time and penalties to decide a winner if the teams can’t be separated.
Referee and VAR
A Polish team of officials will take charge, led by referee Ewa Augustyn. She’ll be assisted by Paulina Baranowska and Julia Bukarowicz. Monika Mularczyk is the fourth official, with Piotr Lasyk on VAR duty, assisted by Wojciech Myc.
Team news
Scotland should have a full squad to choose from once again, after making it through the first leg unscathed. That will come as a relief to skipper Caroline Weir especially, who only returned to the game in October after rupturing her ACL in September 2023 – and is still fighting back to full match sharpness.