Finland Seeks to Extend Winning Streak Over Malta in World Cup Qualifier

As of November 14, 2025, Finland are set to host Malta in a World Cup qualifying match at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Finland's national team, led by manager Jacob Friis, have enjoyed a dominant run over their opponents, winning their last six meetings since May 1991.

However, Finland's World Cup qualifying hopes suffered a major setback in their previous match, as they fell to a 4-0 defeat against the Netherlands at the Johan Cruijff Arena on October 12. This result has left Finland third in their group, three points behind second-placed Poland, who have a game in hand.

Heading into this weekend's clash, Finland will be looking to bounce back and extend their winning streak against Malta. The visitors, managed by Emilio De Leo, have struggled mightily in the qualifiers, failing to win any of their six matches so far. Malta have lost four games and drawn two, scoring just one goal while conceding 16.

With Finland's home advantage and their recent dominance over Malta, the hosts will be confident of securing all three points and keeping their World Cup qualification hopes alive. The match promises to be a tough challenge for the visitors, who are still chasing their first taste of victory in the campaign.