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This match is played on date 14 Nov 2025
This match takes place in Helsinki Olympic Stadium – In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers by Season 2025/2026
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🇫🇮 Finland vs 🇲🇹 Malta – Match Preview
Match Summary Table
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Finland vs Malta |
| Competition | UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – Group Stage |
| Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 18:00 local time (Helsinki) |
| Venue | Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Finland |
| Last Meeting | Finland won 1–0 (Euro Qualifier, 2019) |
| Head-to-Head | Finland: 8 wins – Malta: 0 wins – Draws: 0 |
🇫🇮 Finland – Calm, Organized, and Ready to Secure Crucial Points
Finland enter this match aiming to strengthen their qualification push. Under manager Markku Kanerva, the Huuhkajat rely on a compact defensive structure and quick vertical transitions. Playing at home in cold November conditions gives Finland a natural advantage.
With several experienced players and a clear tactical identity, Finland are strong favorites, but they must remain patient against a Malta side that will defend deep.
Key Players:
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Teemu Pukki – Evergreen striker, intelligent movement and clinical finishing.
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Glen Kamara – Controls midfield tempo and ball recovery.
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Robert Ivanov – Defensive anchor, solid in aerial duels.
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Benjamin Källman – Provides physical presence and link-up play in attack.
Team News & Tactics:
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Formation: 3-4-2-1
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Unavailable: None major reported
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Strengths: Organization, counter-attacks, strong defensive line
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Weaknesses: Can struggle to break low blocks
Finland will dominate possession, pushing wing-backs high while using Pukki and Lod between the lines to find gaps.
🇲🇹 Malta – Fighting Spirit and Defensive Resistance
Malta come into this match fully aware of their underdog status, but their recent performances show improved discipline and structure. Their priority will be to stay compact, reduce spaces, and frustrate Finland for as long as possible.
Manager Michele Marcolini emphasizes defensive commitment and counter-attacks, especially through quick wide players.
Key Players:
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Teddy Teuma – Malta’s most creative midfielder, capable of long-range shots.
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Kyrian Nwoko – Target man who holds up play on the counter.
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Henry Bonello – Veteran goalkeeper, often crucial in tight matches.
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Joseph Mbong – Offers pace on the wings for transitions.
Team News & Tactics:
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Formation: 5-3-2
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Unavailable: Ryan Camenzuli (injury)
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Strengths: Compact defending, strong goalkeeper, teamwork
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Weaknesses: Lack of attacking depth, difficulty maintaining possession
Expect Malta to sit deep with ten men behind the ball, relying on counter-attacks and set-pieces.
⚔️ Tactical Comparison
| ASPECT | Finland | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | 3-4-2-1 | 5-3-2 |
| Style | Controlled possession, counters | Deep block, counter-attacks |
| Strengths | Defensive structure, midfield quality | Compact shape, goalkeeper |
| Weaknesses | Breaking low blocks | Ball retention, attacking options |
| Key Duels | Pukki vs Borg | Kamara vs Teuma |
⚽ Match Dynamics
Finland will dominate territory and possession. Malta will likely defend in a 5-3-2 shape with very little risk-taking. The key for Finland will be patience and movement between lines, using overloads on the wings and late runs into the box.
Malta’s hope lies in keeping the match scoreless deep into the second half and exploiting rare counter-attacking moments.
🎯 Match Verdict
Finland’s superior quality, home advantage, and tactical discipline make them firm favorites. Malta may resist early pressure, but Finland’s structure and attacking combinations should eventually break through.
Predicted Score: Finland 2 – 0 Malta
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