Estonia vs Moldova ⚽ Recent Match & Result
- On 25 March 2025, Estonia beat Moldova 3‑2 away in Chişinău during Group I of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers. Goals for Estonia came from Rasmus Peetson (19′), Rauno Sappinen (30′) and Mattias Käit (70′). Moldova’s scorers were Ion Nicolaescu (67′) and Mihail Caimacov (injury time).
- The match was eventful: both teams ended up with 10 men after red cards, some dramatic moments in the second half.
📊 Head‑to‑Head Summary
| Metric | Estonia | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
| Number of matches (competitive + friendly) | Estonia has won the recent 2 competitive games vs Moldova. In total, head to head shows Estonia with more wins. | Moldova has struggled in recent head‑to‑heads. They have not won in the recent qualifiers vs Estonia. |
| Last 5 meetings | Estonia: 3 wins; Draws: 1; Moldova: 1 win (including friendlies) | As above |
| Matches in qualifiers (UEFA WC) | Estonia has won at least once (the 3‑2 in 2025). | Moldova has yet to win when playing Estonia in recent qualifiers. |
🔍 Recent Form (Qualifiers & Overall)
Estonia:
- After their 3‑2 win over Moldova, results have been mixed. Losses to Italy, Norway, and Israel have hurt their chance to qualify.
- They have scored in some matches but have also had trouble keeping clean sheets.
Moldova:
- Very difficult start in the group: Moldova have lost all or almost all of their qualifying matches so far.
- Scoring has been limited, defense porous; they conceded heavily and have scored few goals.
📈 Group Standings & Implications
- In Group I (2026 World Cup Qualifiers), Estonia and Moldova are both in lower positions, with Moldova receiving zero points in many matches so far.
- Estonia have a chance to improve their standing by beating Moldova in their upcoming fixture. Moldova has very little margin for error if they want to avoid ending the campaign without any points.
🔮 What to Watch
- Estonia’s offensive approach: After being able to score 3 in the match in Chişinău, whether they can break through again, especially with home advantage.
- Moldova’s defensive frailties: How well they can resist Estonia’s attacks; also whether their forwards can convert the limited chances.
- Discipline / red cards: The previous match saw both teams play with 10 men at various stages. Such moments can be game‑changers.
- Motivation & mentality: Estonia, though largely out of qualification, may want to finish respectably, while Moldova may be desperate for at least a point.
