Albania vs Finland prediction: UEFA Nations League, 12 November 2026
Albania and Finland have each taken 3 points from their two most recent matches. Albania host Finland on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League, League C Group 1, on Thursday 12 November 2026 at the Air Albania Stadium.
When and where Albania vs Finland is played
Albania face Finland in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday 12 November 2026. The match is on Matchday 5 of League C, Group 1. It is played at the Air Albania Stadium. Albania are the home side for this fixture.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Nations League |
| Round | Matchday 5 |
| Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 (UK time) |
| Venue | Air Albania Stadium |
Recent form: Albania and Finland
The figures cover each side's two UEFA Nations League matches, played between Saturday 3 October 2026 and Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Albania have one win and one loss from two matches, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded (W-L, newest first), winning their home match and losing away. Their latest result was a 2-1 win over San Marino.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | San Marino | Home | 2-1 | W | UEFA Nations League |
| 03/10/2026 | Finland | Away | 1-2 | L | UEFA Nations League |
Finland also have one win and one loss from two matches, scoring 2 and conceding 2 (L-W, newest first), with a home win and an away loss. Their latest result was a 1-0 defeat to Belarus.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | Belarus | Away | 0-1 | L | UEFA Nations League |
| 03/10/2026 | Albania | Home | 2-1 | W | UEFA Nations League |
Albania and Finland squads
Albania squad (23 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simoni, Simon | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Cake, Klisman | Defender |
| 3 | Mitaj, Mario | Defender |
| 4 | Hysaj, Elseid | Defender |
| 5 | Hasa, Luis | Midfielder |
| 6 | Djimsiti, Berat | Defender |
| 7 | Manaj, Rey | Forward |
| 8 | Asllani, Kristjan | Midfielder |
| 9 | Mehmeti, Anis | Midfielder |
| 10 | Muci, Ernest | Forward |
| 11 | Uzuni, Myrto | Forward |
| 12 | Taho, Alain | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Aliji, Naser | Defender |
| 14 | Shpendi, Cristian | Forward |
| 15 | Kumbulla, Marash | Defender |
| 16 | Shehu, Juljan | Midfielder |
| 17 | Seferi, Taulant | Forward |
| 18 | Ismajli, Ardian | Defender |
| 19 | Daku, Mirlind | Forward |
| 20 | Ramadani, Ylber | Midfielder |
| 21 | Hoxha, Arber | Forward |
| 22 | Pilios, Stavros | Defender |
| 23 | Dajsinani, Mario | Goalkeeper |
Finland squad (23 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hradecky, Lukas | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Peltola, Matti | Defender |
| 3 | Stahl, Adam | Midfielder |
| 4 | Miettinen, Tony | Defender |
| 5 | Miettinen, Samuli | Defender |
| 6 | Arifi, Doni | Midfielder |
| 7 | Vaananen, Santeri | Midfielder |
| 8 | Valakari, Onni | Midfielder |
| 9 | Svanback, Adrian | Midfielder |
| 10 | Walta, Leo | Midfielder |
| 11 | Markhiyev, Adam | Midfielder |
| 12 | Sinisalo, Viljami | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Lahteenmaki, Juho | Forward |
| 14 | Jukkola, Oiva | Forward |
| 15 | Tehno, Miro | Defender |
| 16 | Suhonen, Anssi | Midfielder |
| 17 | Mahuta, Ryan | Defender |
| 18 | Keskinen, Topi | Midfielder |
| 19 | Kallman, Benjamin | Forward |
| 20 | Pohjanpalo, Joel | Forward |
| 21 | Vaisanen, Leo | Defender |
| 22 | Hakans, Daniel | Midfielder |
| 23 | Bergstrom, Lucas | Goalkeeper |
Head-to-head between Albania and Finland
Albania and Finland have one meeting between them. Finland won it, so the split reads 0 wins for Albania, 1 for Finland and 0 draws. That match was played on Saturday 3 October 2026 in the UEFA Nations League. Finland won 2-1 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | UEFA Nations League | Finland - Albania | Helsinki Olympic Stadium | 2-1 | Finland |
Key data
Albania and Finland have 3 points each from their two matches. Both have one win and one loss. Albania have scored 3 and conceded 3, Finland have scored 2 and conceded 2. Finland won the one meeting between the sides, 2-1.
Frequently asked questions
How have Albania done in the UEFA Nations League before facing Finland?
Albania have one win and one loss from two matches. They scored 3 goals and conceded 3. Their most recent result was a 2-1 win over San Marino, after a 2-1 defeat away to Finland.
What is Finland's recent form before the Albania match?
Finland have one win and one loss from two matches. They scored 2 and conceded 2. Their latest result was a 1-0 defeat to Belarus, after a 2-1 home win over Albania.
What happened the last time Albania played Finland?
Finland beat Albania 2-1. The match was played on Saturday 3 October 2026 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, in the UEFA Nations League. It is the only meeting between the two sides in these figures.
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