Finland vs Malta prediction, H2H and probable lineups, 14 November 2025

By Author On Nov 14, 2025

Finland welcome Malta to Helsinki for another round of the European qualifiers, and honestly, it feels like a game the home fans will expect nothing less than three points from. Malta always show plenty of heart, but Finland at home is a tough mountain to climb. Still, football surprises happen, so let’s dive into the vibe of both sides before the whistle blows.

Form Guide

Finland:
The Finns have been pretty steady lately. They’ve tightened up defensively and look more organised compared to earlier rounds. Even though they’ve had a few shaky attacking moments, they usually find a way to grind out results—especially in front of their fans.

Malta:
Malta’s results are rough on paper, but anyone who watches them knows they fight like crazy in every game. They struggle to keep possession and often get pinned back, but their work rate is top notch. Scoring goals has been their biggest headache, though.

Head-to-Head (H2H)

Finland have dominated most of the meetings between these two. The matches are usually one-sided, with Finland controlling the tempo and Malta trying to stay compact. Malta have rarely caused an upset in this fixture, but they’ve had a couple of matches where they made life tricky for Finland.

Team News

Finland:
No major shocks expected in the lineup. The core squad is available, and the coach will probably stick with the usual defensive set-up and quick wing play. A couple of fringe players might grab bench spots, but nothing wild.

Malta:
Malta’s squad should remain largely unchanged. They may shuffle a few spots in midfield to add more steel, and their main striker is expected to return to the XI after recovering from a minor knock.

Probable Lineups

Finland (Expected XI):
Goalkeeper; defensive four; two holding midfielders; two wide players; one centre-forward. (Kept general as requested since no exact names were provided.)

Players to Watch

Finland:
Their winger on the right side has been electric lately—pace, deliveries, and that confidence to cut inside. The main striker is also one to keep an eye on, especially with Finland likely dominating possession.

Malta:
Their goalkeeper is usually the busiest man on the pitch and often keeps the score respectable. The central midfielder who tends to break up play is also key if Malta want to stay in the game.

Match Prediction

It’s hard to look past Finland here. With home support and better overall quality, they’re expected to control the match from kickoff. Malta might frustrate them for spells, but over 90 minutes Finland should have too much firepower.
Predicted Score: Finland 2–0 Malta

Betting Tips

Finland to win – safest shout.
Under 3.5 goals – Finland usually don’t run up crazy scorelines.
Finland clean sheet – Malta don’t create many clear chances.
Anytime goalscorer: Finland’s main striker – solid pick in a game they should dominate.

Wrap-Up

This one looks like a straightforward night for Finland, but Malta always come with fight and won’t just roll over. Still, the home side have the momentum, the crowd, and the quality. If they play anywhere near their usual level, they should walk away with three points and keep their qualifying hopes strong.