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The qualification campaign for Netherlands begins on Saturday. While their direct rivals in Group G already played matches in March, the Dutch are only now entering the competition, having already reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League in the first international round of this year. Ronald Koeman's team narrowly lost to the finalists from Spain on penalties after a two-legged tie just over two months ago. Considering that their group opponents, Poland have already earned six points and Finland have also collected four points from two matches, there's certainly a certain amount of pressure on the guests, who have won only two of their last nine international matches. Nevertheless, ahead of Finland's clash the difference in quality between the two teams is too significant. This assessment is shared by all bookmakers, who are clearly naming the guests as favourites at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium this weekend.