9th Oct. FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)---Malta VS Netherlands Prediction
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) - Malta VS Netherlands
Match Time:10-10-2025 02:45 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Malta are coming into this UEFA World Cup Qualifier Group G match at Ta' Qali National Stadium with a tough challenge ahead, sitting bottom of the group with 0 points from two matches (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses). Their recent form has been difficult, with losses in their opening qualifiers, including a heavy 8-0 defeat to the Netherlands in June 2025 and a loss to Finland. They've struggled to score, managing zero goals in those games while conceding 10, averaging 0.0 goals scored and 5.0 conceded per match. At home, Malta have been resilient in friendlies but vulnerable in qualifiers, with no wins in their last three competitive home games. Coach Devis Mangia's 4-4-2 relies on captain Steve Borg's leadership in defense and young attackers like Teddy Teuma for creativity, but the squad lacks depth and experience against top teams. No major injuries are reported, so Malta will look to stay compact and frustrate the visitors, hoping for a morale-boosting result in front of their home crowd.
Netherlands are topping Group G with 6 points from two matches (2 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses), showing dominant form in the qualifiers. Their recent results include a convincing 8-0 win over Malta in June 2025 and a victory against Finland, scoring 10 goals and conceding none, averaging 5.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded per game. Overall, they've been unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, with a strong attack led by Memphis Depay. Away from home, the Oranje have been solid, winning their last two road qualifiers. Coach Ronald Koeman's 4-3-3 setup features Depay's finishing and Frenkie de Jong's midfield control, with a full squad available despite minor doubts. The Netherlands will aim to control possession and dismantle Malta's defense, building on their earlier thrashing to secure another three points.
Head to Head
The Netherlands have a perfect record against Malta, winning all seven previous meetings since 1991, with a goal difference of 31-0. The most recent was a 8-0 demolition in June 2025, where Depay scored twice. Other results include 4-0 in 1995 and 1-0 in 1991, all in European Championship qualifiers. Malta have never scored against the Netherlands and have lost every encounter by at least one goal. Matches average 4.4 goals, with Malta failing to score in 100% of games, highlighting the one-sided nature of this fixture.
Prediction
With the Netherlands' flawless head-to-head record, dominant qualifier form, and Malta's struggles to score or win, this looks like another comfortable victory for the visitors. I'm predicting a 4-0 win for the Netherlands, with Depay likely to bag a brace while Malta's defense crumbles under pressure. The Netherlands' win probability is around 95%, making them overwhelming favorites in what should be a routine outing – expect them to control the game from start to finish and keep a clean sheet.
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