Friendly International

Germany - Finland

05/31/2026, 06:45 PM

4 : 0
Expected Goals
Germany
1.6
Total xG
2.6
Finland
1.0
Most Likely Scores

1:1

13%

2:0

10%

2:1

10%

1:2

6%

3:0

5%
What influences the xG?
GERFIN

Germany

Small sample (1 matches) - regression to mean
+0.88
Standings advantage (pos 12 vs 71, 59 places gap)
+0.11
20% of goal output missing (only 66% available)

Finland

Defensive strength (0.8 conceded vs 1.1 league avg)
-0.31
Small sample (2 matches) - regression to mean
+0.20
Standings disadvantage (pos 71 vs 12, 59 places gap)
-0.17
100% of goal output missing (only 80% available)
Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

51%

Draw

28%

Away Win

21%

Goals

Over 1.5

75%

Under 1.5

25%

Over 2.5

48%

Under 2.5

52%

Over 3.5

26%

Under 3.5

74%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

79%

Away or Draw

49%

No Draw

72%

Both Score

Yes

52%

No

48%

Key Factors
  • Prediction: The mathematical analysis indicates a 51% home win probability for Germany
  • Offensive Strength: Germany averages 3.0 goals per game this season and recently averaged 7.5 shots on target
  • Home Advantage: Germany has a positive goal difference in home games with 2.0 goals scored to 1.0 goal conceded
Risk Factors
  • Limited Starting XI Strength: Only 67% of Germany's usual starting XI strength is available
  • Historical Record: Both head-to-head matches between Germany and Finland ended in a draw
  • Finland's Away Defense: Finland concedes an average of only 0.5 goals per away game
Overview

Germany hosts Finland at the Mewa Arena in a Friendly International match. The encounter will take place on May 31, 2026, at 8:45 PM. It's an opportunity for both nations to test new tactics and players.

Form

Germany is in good form (WW), having won their last two matches, including a 2-1 home win against Ghana and a 4-3 away win against Switzerland. Finland (LWWD) has achieved two wins, one draw, and one loss in their last four games. Their last result was a 1-1 away draw against Cape Verde Islands. W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss.

Statistics

Germany has scored an average of 3.0 goals per game this season and conceded 2.0 goals. At home, their average is 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded. Finland has scored an average of 1.5 goals per game this season and conceded only 0.5 goals. Away, Finland's average is 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 goals conceded. At the Mewa Arena, the last five matches have seen an average of 3.4 goals. Both teams scored in 60% of games, and 60% ended with over 2.5 goals.

Head-to-Head

There has been no winner in the two previous head-to-head encounters. Both matches ended in a draw, most recently a 1-1 on October 14, 2009. The goal difference is even at 4:4, indicating historical parity.

Key Players

For Germany, Florian Wirtz (2 goals, 2 assists this season), Deniz Undav (1 goal this season, rising form), and Joshua Kimmich (3 assists in the last 5 games) are key players. For Finland, Leo Walta (2 assists this season, 1 goal and 2 assists in the last 5 games), Robin Lod (2 goals in the last 5 games), and Topi Keskinen (1 assist in the last 5 games) stand out.

Goalkeepers

Oliver Baumann is expected to be in goal for Germany. Finland's starting lineup includes goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky. Germany has not kept a clean sheet this season, while Finland has recorded one clean sheet.

Influences

Germany shows a goal difference at home of 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded per game, suggesting a home advantage. The Mewa Arena is known for high-scoring games, with an average of 3.4 goals per match. 60% of games at this stadium have seen both teams score.

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