Netherlands vs Finland – Predicted lineup and team news

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·12 October 2025

Netherlands vs Finland – Predicted lineup and team news

The Netherlands will welcome Finland to the Johan Cruijff Arena this Sunday for a vital World Cup qualifier that could play a key role in confirming the Oranje’s chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup finals.

Ronald Koeman’s squad aims to strengthen their hold on the top spot in Group G, while Jakob Friis’s Finland side are in urgent need of points to keep their qualification hopes alive.

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Netherlands vs Finland – Predicted lineup and team news

Netherlands Team News

The Dutch side aim maintain their lead at the top of the group. Memphis Depay is set to make a return to the starting lineup after joining the squad late due to passport issues. He left his mark after coming from the bench in the recent match against Malta by scoring a last-minute goal. Koeman has confirmed that the striker will be ready to play despite missing initial team preparations.

To cover for the injured Quinten Timber, who is struggling with a foot injury sustained while playing for Feyenoord, Teun Koopmeiners has been called up to the squad.

The Liverpool trio of Jeremie Frimpong, Cody Gakpo, and Ryan Gravenberch are all fit and available for selection. Gakpo delivered an impressive performance against Malta, slotting home two penalties and assisting a goal.

The Oranje remain unbeaten in their World Cup qualification campaign so far, boasting a strong goal difference of +15 across five matches.

Netherlands Predicted Lineup

Possible Netherlands starting xi: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Koopmeiners, Reijnders; Frimpong, Depay, Gakpo.