Finland will bring their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign to an end when they host Malta at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Friday. Jacob Friis’ men head into the weekend on an impressive run of six consecutive victories over Malta since May 1991 and will be looking to extend this dominant streak.
Finland’s World Cup qualifying hopes suffered a significant setback last time out, as they were defeated 4-0 by the Netherlands at the Johan Cruijff Arena on October 12. Despite the loss, Friis’ side have accumulated 10 points from their seven matches in Group G, currently sitting third in the table. They are three points behind second-placed Poland, who have one game in hand.
Returning to home soil, Finland will look to capitalize on their recent form. The team has won their last two matches played at home, a positive sign after losing each of the four games preceding this current run since October 2024.
On the other hand, Malta are facing a tough time in their campaign. They suffered a 4-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a friendly at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium on October 12. This result reflects their struggles in the World Cup qualifiers, where under Emilio De Leo, Malta have yet to win any of their six matches. They have lost four and drawn two, placing them at the bottom of the group table.
Malta’s difficulties are evident on both ends of the pitch. They have scored just one goal while conceding 16 across their six qualifying matches so far.
### Finland vs Malta Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Finland holds a clear advantage in this fixture, having won six of the last nine encounters. Malta has managed just one victory, with two matches ending in draws.
Notably, Finland have won each of their last six games against Malta and remain unbeaten in the last eight meetings (6 wins, 2 draws) since a 2-0 loss in their very first clash back in February 1988.
Meanwhile, Malta have not won any of their last seven competitive matches, with four losses and three draws since a 1-0 victory over Moldova in October 2024.
### Finland vs Malta Prediction
After six matches without a win, Malta continue to chase their first success in this qualifying campaign. Facing Finland — a team that has beaten them in their last six meetings — the challenge looks daunting.
Friis’ squad has the firepower and home advantage necessary to secure another victory. We predict Finland will claim all three points in this encounter.
**Prediction:** Finland 2-0 Malta
### Finland vs Malta Betting Tips
– **Tip 1: Result** – Finland to win
– **Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals** – No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in six of the nine previous meetings between the two nations)
– **Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards** – No (Finland’s last six matches have all featured fewer than five bookings)
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting finale to Finland’s World Cup qualifying campaign.
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