Our Predictions
Finland have won all recent meetings with Malta, including the last match away (1-0). Playing at home, with a strong squad and better form, they're heavy favorites. The odds of 1.25 reflect their dominance and Malta’s struggles in this group.
Recent head-to-heads have been low-scoring, including a 1-0 Finland win in March. Both teams struggle to score freely, and Malta are likely to defend deep. Odds of 2.08 suggest a tight game.
Finland’s defense is steady at home and Malta have failed to score in most away qualifiers. With odds of 1.57, this is a logical pick given recent results and both teams’ attacking outputs.
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Finland vs Malta Prediction & Preview – World Cup Qualifying Showdown at Extratips
Welcome to Extratips for a clash full of intrigue as Finland hosts Malta on November 14, 2025, in the World Cup Qualifiers. Kick-off is at 17:00 at the iconic Helsingin olympiastadion. Finland stands 2nd in Group G with 4 points from 2 games, aiming to cement their position for the next stage. Malta, 5th with 0 points, is desperate to break their losing run. Bookmakers have Finland as huge favorites; Bet365 lists them at 1.25 to win, a draw at 5.00, and Malta at a long 12.00.
Over their last five head-to-heads, Finland has had the upper hand, including a narrow 1-0 win in March 2025. Recent form tilts in Finland’s favor, especially at home, whereas Malta has struggled on the road. Watch for Finland’s organized defense, home support, and creative midfield. Malta brings resilience but struggles against stronger opposition. Key absences and tactical switches could impact the action.
Storylines to watch: Can Finland’s forwards break open Malta’s deep block? Is this Malta’s moment to surprise the group? How will pressure affect Finland’s bid? With home fans roaring, expect Finland to set the tone early, aiming for a clinical, no-nonsense performance.