Belarus vs Finland Preview: Round Two With Group 1 Promotion on the Line

One week ago in Helsinki, these two sides met for the first time this campaign. Tonight they do it again, and with only the group winner promoted to League B, a result could decide who controls the race. Belarus vs Finland is the final fixture of the October window in UEFA Nations League C, Group 1, and Finland have never lost to Belarus in their recent meetings. Below you'll find the kick-off details, form, history and our prediction, plus the Belarus vs Finland match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Belarus vs Finland: Match Details

• Competition: UEFA Nations League C, Group 1, Game Week 4
• Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
• Kick-off: 19:45 UK time, which is 18:45 UTC and 20:45 CEST
• Venue: One listing names the Dinamo Stadium in Minsk. Belarus's earlier home game this month was listed at a venue in Budapest, so confirm the venue on UEFA.com before the game.
• Follow online: score808.stream

One Spanish listing shows a much earlier time, so confirm the kick-off too.

The Group: Finland, Albania, Belarus and San Marino

Group 1 has four teams, and the prize is promotion to League B for the winner. Belarus opened away to Albania on 26 September, visited Finland on 29 September and hosted San Marino on 3 October, so check the live table for how that run went. After today, they visit San Marino on 12 November and finish at home to Albania on 15 November. Finland, for their part, began with a 7-0 win over San Marino, hosted Belarus, faced Albania at home on 3 October and finish with a trip to Albania on 12 November and a home game against San Marino on 15 November.

Belarus Preview: Goncharenko's Side Need a Response

Belarus are coached by Viktor Goncharenko, and they lost their opening game 2-0 to Albania. They know that falling further behind early would make promotion much harder. Their final home game of the window gives them a chance to turn things around with the crowd behind them.

The visitors' first-leg experience in Helsinki will also help: Goncharenko has seen how Finland set up and where the space might be.

Finland Preview: Jacob Friis's Side Aim for Another Step

Finland are led by Jacob Friis, and they started the campaign in style with a 7-0 win over San Marino. Joel Pohjanpalo scored a hat-trick in that game, and Leo Walta added two. Finland also faced Belarus and Albania at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, so tonight's trip is their only away game of the window. A strong result in Belarus would leave them in a commanding position before the November games.

Head-to-Head: Finland Are Unbeaten

Finland have the better record in recent meetings.

• 9 June 2018: Finland 2-0 Belarus (friendly)
• 11 June 2013: Belarus 1-1 Finland (World Cup qualifier)
• 7 June 2013: Finland 1-0 Belarus (World Cup qualifier)
• 2 June 2008: Finland 1-1 Belarus (friendly)

That is two wins and two draws for Finland, with no defeats. This month's first leg in Helsinki on 29 September adds a new chapter, so check the live score808 page for the result.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Belarus's response. After the opening defeat and the trip to Finland, they will want to show more at home.

2. Finland's attack. Pohjanpalo and Walta have already shown what they can do, so Belarus's defence faces a test.

3. Lessons from Helsinki. Both coaches have just seen each other's plans, so small adjustments could decide the rematch.

4. Promotion stakes. With Albania also in the group, dropped points now could be costly.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are usually announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Belarus vs Finland

Finland's head-to-head record and attacking form make them slight favourites, but Belarus at home, with a point to prove, should keep this tight. Our pick is a narrow Finland win or a draw. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Belarus vs Finland: FAQs

What time is Belarus vs Finland?
Kick-off is 19:45 UK time on 6 October 2026, which is 18:45 UTC.

Where is Belarus vs Finland being played?
One listing names the Dinamo Stadium in Minsk. Confirm on UEFA.com.

Which competition is this match part of?
UEFA Nations League C, Group 1, alongside Albania and San Marino.

Who are the head coaches?
Viktor Goncharenko for Belarus and Jacob Friis for Finland.

What does the group winner get?
Promotion to League B.

Has Belarus beaten Finland recently?
No. In their last four recorded meetings, Finland have two wins and the other two were draws.

Where can I follow Belarus vs Finland online?
On the score808 Belarus vs Finland match page.