Finland vs Albania prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, 3 October 2026
UEFA Nations League C
On 3 October 2026, Finland and Albania will face each other in Matchday 3 of League C in the UEFA Nations League. Both sides will be hoping to claim a positive result.
Finland vs Albania: team news and expert analysis
Finland made their European Championship debut at Euro 2020. However, they have gradually slipped down the rankings since then. In the previous Nations League campaign, they failed to pick up a single point and were relegated from League C. Nevertheless, they finished third in qualifying last year with ten points. They opened the current campaign against San Marino with a resounding 7-0 victory. Against Belarus, though, they could only manage a 1-1 draw.
Albania also featured at the previous European Championship. At the same time, in the last Nations League campaign, they finished bottom of their group and were relegated from League B despite collecting seven points. They did finish second in their qualifying group and played in the playoffs in the spring, although they were immediately eliminated by Poland. They then suffered defeats in friendly matches as well. In the Nations League, however, they made a confident start against Belarus, winning 2-0. In the second round, they beat San Marino 3-0.
The Scandinavians score an average of 1.7 goals per game, while conceding 1.3. Silvinho's charges score 1.2 goals per match and allow 0.9.
Previous matches: Finland vs Albania
Finland have won four of their last seven meetings, suffering two defeats.
The visitors are not widely fancied, but they should continue picking up points. Our pick is for them to avoid defeat (odds – 1.60).
Finland vs Albania: key statistics and trends
- Finland have won one of their last five matches
- 30% of Finland's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- Albania have won two matches in a row
- 20% of Albania's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 2.1 goals per game
Finland vs Albania: possible starting lineups
Finland are expected to line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Hradecky - Stahl, Miettinen, Koski, Laht eenmäki - Kamara, Markhiev, Kairinen - Keskinen, Pohjanpalo, Valta
Albania are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sherri - Samuele, Ismajli, Djimsiti, Mitaj - Shehu, Asllani - Uzuni, Muçi, Mehmeti - Manaj
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