Finland vs Netherlands
head-to-head record
- Finland wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Netherlands wins
- 13
16 meetings, 1912 to 2025Goals: Finland 14, Netherlands 49
Finland and Netherlands have met 16 times since 1912. Netherlands have won 13, Finland 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 12 October 2025, when Netherlands won 4–0 in World Cup qualifying.
The 16 meetings have produced 63 goals, 3.94 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 9–0 in the Olympic Games in 1912. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last 13 meetings (11 wins, 2 draws). They went 36 years without meeting, between 1912 and 1949.
Who has won more, Finland or Netherlands?
All matches16 matches
Competitive13 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Finland 14, Netherlands 493.94 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 9–0 FinlandOlympic Games, 4 Jul 1912
- Most recent
- Netherlands 4–0 FinlandWorld Cup qualifying, 12 Oct 2025
- Finland’s biggest win
- Finland 4–1 NetherlandsFriendly, 11 Jun 1950
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Netherlands 9–0 FinlandOlympic Games, 4 Jul 1912
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 9–0 FinlandOlympic Games, 4 Jul 1912
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 13
- Biggest upset
- Finland 4–1 NetherlandsFriendly, 11 Jun 1950Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 28%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Finland 1583 (85th), Netherlands 2038 (9th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Netherlands4Finland0
World Cup qualifying
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Finland0Netherlands2
World Cup qualifying
Helsinki, Finland
- Finland0Netherlands2
Euro qualifying
Helsinki, Finland
- Netherlands2Finland1
Euro qualifying
Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Finland0Netherlands4
World Cup qualifying
Helsinki, Finland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Finland win and drops with every Netherlands win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Finland's home games
8 matches
116
FinlandDrawsNetherlands
In Netherlands's home games
7 matches
016
FinlandDrawsNetherlands
At neutral venues
1 match
001
FinlandDrawsNetherlands
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Finland | Draws | Netherlands | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1–17 |
| Euro qualifying | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4–14 |
| Friendly | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9–9 |
| Olympic Games | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–9 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1 | 9 | |
| 1940s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1950s | 2 | 13 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 9 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Finland | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11950 | 62004 to 2025 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 21950 to 1951 | 131951 to 2025 |
Top scorers in Finland vs Netherlands
- 1Ruud van NistelrooyNetherlands3
- 2Willy van der KuijlenNetherlands3
- 3Johan CruyffNetherlands2
- 4Klaas-Jan HuntelaarNetherlands2(1 penalty)
- 5Memphis DepayNetherlands2(1 penalty)
Scorer records exist for 12 of the 16 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Finland and Netherlands played each other?
16 times, starting on 4 July 1912. 13 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Finland and Netherlands?
Netherlands, with 13 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Finland vs Netherlands?
Netherlands’ 9–0 win in the Olympic Games on 4 July 1912 in Stockholm.
When did Finland and Netherlands last play?
On 12 October 2025 in Amsterdam, when Netherlands won 4–0 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Finland and Netherlands?
In 13 competitive matches, Finland have 0 wins, Netherlands have 12, and 1 ended level.
Every Finland vs Netherlands result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4–0 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Finland | 0–2 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Finland | 0–2 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Netherlands | 2–1 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Finland | 0–4 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Netherlands | 3–1 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Finland | 1–1 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 3–0 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Finland | 0–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Netherlands | 4–1 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Nijmegen, Netherlands | |
| Finland | 1–3 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Netherlands | 4–4 | Finland | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Finland | 4–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Finland | 1–4 | Netherlands | Friendly | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Netherlands | 9–0 | Finland | Olympic Games | Stockholm, Sweden (neutral) |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.