Liam Duckstein
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Finland host Albania in the UEFA Nations League on 3 October 2026, a Group A fixture between two sides occupying the top two spots of the same four-team table. As of 1 October 2026, Finland sit second in Group A with four points from two games, while Albania lead the group on a maximum six points from their opening two matches – both standings sitting in the same group and therefore directly comparable.
Head-to-Head Record
Finland and Albania have no recorded meetings between them, so there is no head-to-head record to draw on ahead of this fixture. With no shared history on file, current form and this season’s Nations League Group A standings carry far more weight than any past meeting in assessing where each side stands.
Finland: Recent Form
Finland’s last six matches have produced a W-D-L split of 2-2-2, with 11 goals scored and 7 conceded, giving a points-per-game rate of 1.33 across that run. Most recently they drew 0-0 at home to Belarus before winning 7-0 away at San Marino, both in the UEFA Nations League. Two of the six matches in this window were friendlies – defeats to Hungary and Germany – and should not be read as competitive form. Finland have kept three clean sheets in the sample and failed to score in two of the six.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | H | Belarus | UEFA Nations League | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-09-26 | A | San Marino | UEFA Nations League | 7-0 | W |
| 2026-06-05 | A | Hungary | International Friendly | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-05-31 | A | Germany | International Friendly | 0-4 | L |
| 2026-03-30 | A | Cabo Verde | FIFA Series | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-03-27 | A | New Zealand | FIFA Series | 2-0 | W |
Albania: Recent Form
Albania’s last six matches have brought a W-D-L record of 2-0-4, scoring six and conceding five for a points-per-game rate of 1.00. Their most recent results were back-to-back UEFA Nations League wins, 3-0 away at San Marino and 2-0 at home to Belarus. Three of the six matches in this run were friendlies – losses to Luxembourg, Israel and Ukraine – and should be set apart from Albania’s competitive form, which also included a qualifying defeat to Poland. Albania have kept two clean sheets and failed to score in three of the six.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | A | San Marino | UEFA Nations League | 3-0 | W |
| 2026-09-26 | H | Belarus | UEFA Nations League | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-06-06 | H | Luxembourg | International Friendly | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-06-03 | H | Israel | International Friendly | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-03-31 | A | Ukraine | International Friendly | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-03-26 | A | Poland | World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 1-2 | L |
Form and Record at a Glance
- No recorded head-to-head meetings exist between Finland and Albania.
- Finland sit second in Nations League Group A with 4 points from 2 games (W1 D1 L0, goal difference +7).
- Albania lead Group A with 6 points from 2 games (W2 D0 L0, goal difference +5).
- Finland’s last six matches: W2 D2 L2, 11 goals for, 7 against, ppg 1.33.
- Albania’s last six matches: W2 D0 L4, 6 goals for, 5 against, ppg 1.00.
- Finland have kept 3 clean sheets in that span; Albania have kept 2.
How Finland and Albania Compare
Finland and Albania occupy the same Group A table, with Albania leading on six points to Finland’s four after two games each, though Finland’s +7 goal difference is the better of the pair despite the gap in points. In broader form, Finland have scored more freely (1.83 goals per game) but also conceded more (1.17) than Albania, who have been tighter defensively (0.83 against) while scoring less often (1.00 per game). Finland’s overall ppg of 1.33 across the last six matches is ahead of Albania’s 1.00, though Albania’s sample includes more friendly losses (three of six against Finland’s two of six).
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FAQ
How many times have Finland and Albania met before?
There are no recorded meetings between Finland and Albania on file, so this fixture represents a first meeting of record between the two sides.
Where do Finland and Albania stand in Nations League Group A?
As of 1 October 2026, Albania lead Group A with six points from two games, while Finland are second with four points from the same number of matches.
What is Finland’s current form?
Finland have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six matches, including two friendlies, with their most recent results being a 0-0 home draw with Belarus and a 7-0 away win over San Marino.
What is Albania’s current form?
Albania have won two and lost four of their last six matches, three of which were friendlies; they arrive on consecutive UEFA Nations League wins, 3-0 at San Marino and 2-0 at home to Belarus.
When do Finland and Albania play?
Finland host Albania in UEFA Nations League Group A on 3 October 2026.