Scotland vs Finland tips and odds as Tartan Army prepare to send heroes off

SCOTLAND’S final pre-Euro 2024 warm-up game is almost upon us as Hampden gets ready to send Steve Clarke’s men on their way to Germany.

It’s a nervy time for managers across the continent as they juggle the options of putting first-team plans into place and also hoping to avoid any dreaded injuries or knocks.

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It wasn’t vintage to say the least on Monday night. But if anyone can bounce back from a bit of adversity it’s Scotland, so SunSport’s betting experts have previewed the game and selected their best bets, tips and sign-up bonuses for the send-off.

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Scotland vs Finland betting preview

There are two groups of people when it comes to friendlies; those that see them as bounce games and those that think it means a lot.

It almost seems like there’s no in between. Especially now as that opening game with Germany creeps ever nearer.

That’s exactly how the nation was split after Monday night. Personally, I can’t help but be somewhat underwhelmed by what we produced against Gibraltar.

Yes, it’s about getting minutes in the legs and trying things out. But the chances the side squandered is a real cause for concern, particularly as we know the centre forward position is the weakest area of the side.

Something needs to click and click quickly as the Germans won’t allow that many opportunities at goal.

But that optimism that is so often spoken about in every set of adverts on the television will come flooding back with a good showing on Friday against Finland.

The Finns won’t be at the Euros so don’t have too much to play for but it’ll have more of a competitive edge.

Hampden will then send Steve Clarke and his men to Germany, with that mammoth opening fixture of the tournament just one week away when this game comes and goes!

Scotland vs Finland latest odds

• Scotland to win at 6/10 with William Hill – HERE

• Draw at 13/5 with William Hill – HERE

• Finland to win at 4/1 with William Hill – HERE

*All odds are correct at William Hill at time of writing. These prices are subject to change.

Scotland vs Finland betting tips

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You’ll tell from these tips, I’m expecting a right gear shift from Scotland in this game and that optimism to come flowing back.

And it starts with goals. A tweak in the forward areas can bring success and the atmosphere should ensure Scotland come flying out the blocks.

As mentioned before, Finland have nothing to play for which could make them tricky opponents.

They could also be looking forward to the break that will follow and Scotland can put on a show.

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One of those changes involves having Che Adams in the starting XI.

He came off the bench to score with a blistering strike in the final five minutes the other night and think he’ll get longer than the 25 minutes he got on Monday.

That was his first goal since the middle of April, though he scored five goals in three games for Southampton at that time. That goal might well have done him the world of good.

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Finland’s last visit to British shores came just three months ago when they were thumped 4-1 at Wales, with the Welsh side scoring twice either side of the break.

Anything they can do, etc etc. Decent value.

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