Finland vs Albania Prediction & Betting Tips – UEFA Nations League

Published Oct 01, 2026

Updated Sep 30, 2026

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UEFA Nations League

Finland

Sat, 03 Oct, 13:00

Albania

Match Finished

2:1

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Finland prepare to host Albania on Saturday, 3 Oct 2026 at 13:00 UTC in an intriguing UEFA Nations League fixture. Both national teams enter this clash looking to secure vital points as they seek consistency in group play. Finland will count on home support to reignite their attacking momentum following a mixed run of recent international performances. Albania arrive backed by back-to-back victories and a stubborn defensive structure that makes them difficult to break down on the road.

Finland – Team Analysis

Date	Competition	Opponent	Score	Result
2026-09-29	UEFA Nations League	Belarus	0-0	Draw
2026-09-26	UEFA Nations League	San Marino	7-0	Win
2026-06-05	Friendlies	Hungary	1-2	Loss
2026-05-31	Friendlies	Germany	0-4	Loss
2026-03-30	FIFA Series	Cape Verde Islands	1-1	Draw

Average Goals Scored:1.8 goals/game

Average Goals Conceded:1.4 conceded/game

Current Form:DWLLD

Finland’s recent form across all competitions reflects a period of fluctuation, highlighted by a massive 7-0 victory over San Marino alongside a goalless stalemate against Belarus. Averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded per game, the Finns have demonstrated significant goal-scoring explosive potential, though they occasionally struggle to maintain creative rhythm against well-organized defensive blocks.

Albania – Team Analysis

Date	Competition	Opponent	Score	Result
2026-09-29	UEFA Nations League	San Marino	3-0	Win
2026-09-26	UEFA Nations League	Belarus	2-0	Win
2026-06-06	Friendlies	Luxembourg	0-1	Loss
2026-06-03	Friendlies	Israel	0-1	Loss
2026-03-31	Friendlies	Ukraine	0-1	Loss

Average Goals Scored:1.0 goals/game

Average Goals Conceded:0.6 conceded/game

Current Form:WWLLL

Albania carry momentum into this matchup following defensive shutdowns in their past two Nations League fixtures, shutting out both San Marino and Belarus. Across their last five matches in all competitions, Albania maintain a tight defensive record averaging just 0.6 goals conceded per game, making up for a modest attacking output of 1.0 goal scored per game.

Head-to-Head Record

Date	Competition	Match	Score	Winner

Finland Wins:0

Draws:0

Albania Wins:0

There are no historical head-to-head fixtures recorded between Finland and Albania in direct competition. With no previous meetings to evaluate, statistical assessments rely exclusively on each side’s performance profiles, recent form across all competitions, and structural performance metrics.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Finland – Predicted XI

4-3-3

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	L. Hrádecký
Defender	Leo Väisänen
Defender	Adam Stahl
Defender	T. Miettinen
Midfielder	Glen Kamara
Midfielder	R. Lod
Midfielder	Kaan Kairinen
Defender	T. Keskinen
Attacker	B. Källman
Attacker	J. Pohjanpalo
Attacker	D. Håkans

Albania – Predicted XI

4-2-3-1

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	Etrit Berisha
Defender	M. Mitaj
Defender	E. Hysaj
Defender	B. Djimsiti
Attacker	Rey Manaj
Midfielder	K. Asllani
Attacker	E. Muçi
Midfielder	M. Uzuni
Defender	Marash Kumbulla
Midfielder	Y. Ramadani
Attacker	A. Hoxha

Team News

Finland absences: No key absences.

Albania absences: No key absences.

Betting Analysis & Tips

Evaluating the Wolfbet odds alongside our internal assessment model reveals a market that leaves very little room for betting value. Our model projects Finland with a 43% winning probability, a 25% chance of a draw, and a 32% likelihood of an away victory for Albania. When assessed against the current bookmaker lines, a Finland home win yields an expected value of -6.7%, the Draw sits at -21.0% EV, and an Albania away win offers a marginal +2.4% EV. Because no outcome passes our required systematic value threshold, long-term betting discipline dictates passing on this fixture in the 1X2 market.

Market	Selection	Odds	Value Rating
Match Result	Finland	2.17	No value
Draw	Draw	3.16	No value
Match Result	Albania	3.20	No value

Final Prediction

Finland hold a slight technical advantage playing on home soil, but Albania’s disciplined, low-conceding setup suggests a closely contested match with few clear-cut scoring opportunities. Considering both statistical projections and current market efficiency, our mathematical assessment determines there is no actionable value edge. The most sensible decision from an analytical standpoint is to issue a NO BET recommendation on the 1X2 market.

Predicted Score	Finland 1-1 Albania
Most Likely Result	Home Win
Recommended Bet	No bet – no value vs odds

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