Finland vs Romania
head-to-head record
- Finland wins
- 0
- Draws
- 4
- Romania wins
- 9
13 meetings, 1970 to 2022Goals: Finland 5, Romania 30
Finland and Romania have met 13 times since 1970. Romania have won 9, Finland 0, and 4 matches ended level. They last met on 23 September 2022, when the match ended 1–1 in the Nations League.
The 13 meetings have produced 35 goals, 2.69 per game. The biggest win is Romania’s 9–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1973. Romania are unbeaten in the last 13 meetings (9 wins, 4 draws). They went 18 years without meeting, between 1985 and 2004.
Who has won more, Finland or Romania?
All matches13 matches
Competitive12 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Finland 5, Romania 302.69 per game
- First meeting
- Romania 3–0 FinlandEuro qualifying, 11 Oct 1970
- Most recent
- Finland 1–1 RomaniaNations League, 23 Sept 2022
- Romania’s biggest win
- Romania 9–0 FinlandWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Oct 1973
- Most goals in a meeting
- Romania 9–0 FinlandWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Oct 1973
- Current run
- Romania unbeaten in 13
- TFN Elo rating now
- Finland 1583 (85th), Romania 1607 (81st)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Finland1Romania1
Nations League
Helsinki, Finland
- Romania1Finland0
Nations League
Bucharest, Romania
- Romania2Finland0
Friendly
Ploiești, Romania
- Romania1Finland1
Euro qualifying
Bucharest, Romania
- Finland0Romania2
Euro qualifying
Helsinki, Finland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Finland win and drops with every Romania 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
6 matches
033
FinlandDrawsRomania
In Romania's home games
7 matches
016
FinlandDrawsRomania
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Finland | Draws | Romania | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3–16 |
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1–10 |
| Nations League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1–2 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4 | 18 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 6 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Finland | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 41985 to 2014 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12022 | 131970 to 2022 |
Top scorers in Finland vs Romania
- 1Florea DumitracheRomania4
- 2Adrian MutuRomania2(1 penalty)
- 3Bogdan StancuRomania2
- 4Dumitru MarcuRomania2
- 5Gheorghe HagiRomania2
- 6Mircea SanduRomania2
- 7Radu NunweillerRomania2
Scorer records exist for 12 of the 13 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Finland and Romania played each other?
13 times, starting on 11 October 1970. 12 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Finland and Romania?
Romania, with 9 wins to 0. 4 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Finland vs Romania?
Romania’s 9–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 14 October 1973 in Bucharest.
When did Finland and Romania last play?
On 23 September 2022 in Helsinki, when the match ended 1–1 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Finland and Romania?
In 12 competitive matches, Finland have 0 wins, Romania have 8, and 4 ended level.
Every Finland vs Romania result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1–1 | Romania | Nations League | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Romania | 1–0 | Finland | Nations League | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Romania | 2–0 | Finland | Friendly | Ploiești, Romania | |
| Romania | 1–1 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Finland | 0–2 | Romania | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Finland | 0–1 | Romania | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Romania | 2–1 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Romania | 2–0 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Timişoara, Romania | |
| Finland | 1–1 | Romania | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Romania | 9–0 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Finland | 1–1 | Romania | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Finland | 0–4 | Romania | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Romania | 3–0 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Bucharest, Romania |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.