Tuesday’s WC Qualifiers - Europe schedule brings us Netherlands against Malta.
All of our predictions, stats and the user poll for Netherlands v Malta are shown below (inc. the best betting odds).
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Netherlands
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Netherlands will play in this match following on from a 3-3 Nations League tied result versus Spain.
In that match, Netherlands had 46% possession and 16 shots at goal with 9 on target. For Netherlands, goals were scored by Memphis Depay (54'), Ian Maatsen (79') and Xavi Simons (109'). Spain got 19 attempts on goal with 9 of them on target. Mikel Oyarzabal (8', 67') and Lamine Yamal (103') scored for Spain. Spain won the match 4-5 in a dramatic penalty shootout.
It’s been seldom in recent times that Netherlands have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. In fact, Netherlands have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 matches, giving up 8 goals in the process.
Malta
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After a losing effort in their last game against Poland in WC Qualifiers - Europe competition, Malta and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
In that game, Malta managed 42% possession and 9 attempts on goal with 3 on target. For their opponents, Poland got 28 attempts at goal with 12 on target. Karol Świderski (27', 51') scored for Poland.
The forward players for Malta have suffered from a lack of goals in their past 6 clashes, contributing the disappointing return of just 4. In those fixtures, Ħomor have also seen the overall goal tally of their opponents equal 3. Let’s see if that trend can be continued on in this game.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Netherlands will most probably see a lot of the ball and convert quite a few goal-scoring opportunities.
However, Malta will be up against it to get shooting opportunities - but, we do see them getting enough chances to score, too.
We therefore think that it’s going to be a 3-1 margin for Netherlands at the conclusion of the game.
Lucas Pereira,
19:00 06/06/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Netherlands
Formed: 1889
Stadium: Johan Cruyff Arena (53,320)
Captain: Virgil van Dijk
Chairman: Just Spee
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Competitions: WC Qualifiers - Europe (Group G)
🔑 Key Man: Tijani Reijnders
Typically playing in the Centre Midfield position, Tijani Reijnders was born in Zwolle, Netherlands. Having made his senior debut playing for FC Zwolle in the 2017 - 2018 season, the dangerous Midfielder has scored 10 league goals in this Serie A 2024 - 2025 campaign to date coming from a total of 37 appearances.