Netherlands will be aiming to retain top position in Group G when they take on Malta at Ta’Qali National Stadium on Thursday. The Oranje are seen as hot favourites to win this match, but boss Ronald Koeman must warn his men against complacency. Netherlands survived Lithuania in their last qualifying match, with Memphis Depay scoring the winner midway through the second half and we predict that fit-again Corinthians striker will prove a handful for Malta back-line as well.
AZ Alkmaar striker Mexx Meerdink has received his first call-up, while both Noa Lang and Sem Steijn have been left out of the squad. Malta, on the other hand, defeated San Marino 3-1 in September’s friendly, but they will have a mountain to climb against Netherlands. As David faces Goliath in Ta’Qali, anything but a routine away win would be a big surprise. Teenage midfielder Jake Azzopardi is banned for the home side.
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Thursday 9 October 2025 at 19:45.
What is our Malta vs Netherlands prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Malta 0 - 5 Netherlands
Malta vs Netherlands Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-5
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 12.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 12.5
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View OfferMalta Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldldw | 1.00 |
| Home | dw | 2.00 |
| Away | lld | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.50 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 2.40 | 0.50 | 3.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.02 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.88 | 0.94 | 2.50 |
Netherlands Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwdw | 2.20 |
| Home | wd | 2.00 |
| Away | dww | 2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.60 | 5.00 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 3.40 | 4.50 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.50 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.19 | 2.32 | 2.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.99 | 0.66 | 1.21 |
Malta vs Netherlands Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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