Football Result

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H2H Record before the game

In a surprising turn of events in their FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA match, Finland defeated Poland 2-1 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Poland victory, a prediction that ultimately proved incorrect, even though Poland had a higher team rate. Finland, with a 3-4-3 formation, took the lead through a Joel Pohjanpalo penalty in the 31st minute, and extended it with a Benjamin Kallman goal in the 64th minute. Poland, playing a 5-3-2 formation, responded with a Jakub Kiwior goal in the 69th minute, but couldn't find an equalizer despite dominating possession and racking up more shots.
Statistically, Poland had a significant advantage in possession (52.2% vs 47.8%) and shots (24 vs 12), showcasing their attacking intent. However, Finland was more clinical, converting a higher percentage of their shots into goals. This victory is a significant boost for Finland, who had struggled in their previous match against Netherlands, while Poland's recent form had been largely positive before this unexpected setback.
Looking at their recent form, Finland had been inconsistent, with losses and draws in the World Cup Qualifiers interspersed with a single victory. Poland, on the other hand, had enjoyed a string of victories before this match, albeit against weaker opposition. Considering previous games, Poland has dominated against Finland, but this match shows that Finland can compete even against higher-rated teams. This victory could inject confidence into the Finnish squad as they look to improve their chances of qualifying, while Poland will need to regroup and address their finishing woes after failing to convert their chances. The result indicates an upset given previous head-to-head results and recent team form, potentially signaling a shift in Finland's competitive edge.