Our prediction for this Nations League match:
Malta
Match Time & Date:
19/11/2024
02:45 PM
Prediction: 1-0
Andorra
Malta will look to extend their impressive run in Group 2 of the Nations League as they host Andorra at the National Stadium on Tuesday. The Maltese have been in fine form, registering back-to-back wins and clean sheets, highlighting their defensive solidity and growing confidence. With no new injury concerns, Malta are expected to field a consistent lineup, further bolstering their chances of another fine performance.
Andorra, on the other hand, are having a Nations League campaign to forget, losing all three of their group matches. Adding to their woes, important players Eric Vales and Marc Pujol are suspended for this fixture, leaving Koldo Alvarez's side significantly weakened in midfield. Without them, Andorra’s task of breaking down Malta's organized defense appears even more daunting. Given Malta's recent form and Andorra's absences, we predict that the hosts are going to pick up all three points from Tuesday's encounter.
Highlighted Team (Malta):
Back in 1957 Malta played their first international match. The Falcons faced Austria in their debut on the international stage and they suffered a 3-2 loss to Das Team in front of home fans in Gzira. The Malta Football Association joined FIFA in 1959, while joining UEFA the following year and they have been competing in the qualifiers for the major tournaments since 1962.
The Knights of Malta have yet to participate at the finals of the showpiece tournaments, but they often claim major scalps in the qualifying matches. Malta recorded their biggest win (7-1) against Liechtenstein on March 26, 2008, but a win over Hungary in the Euro 2008 qualifiers is considered their biggest achievement.
Speaking of friendly games, it has to be noted that Malta did remarkably well to beat star-studded Ukraine in Graz on June 6, 2017, with Zach Muscat scoring the winner for the minnows. In December 1983 the Maltese suffered their heaviest loss as they were crushed by Spain 12-1 in Seville.
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