Malta vs Greece prediction for Thursday’s international friendly showdown at Ta’Qali National Stadium in Ta’ Qali. The kickoff for this game is scheduled at 17:00 UK time. Read on for our free prediction betting tips and preview.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Greece to Win – 1.57
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Under 3 Goals – 1.42
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Correct Score 0-1 – 6.00
Greece to Win
Greece won six of their last ten fixtures making them 60% favorites to win this game. In addition, while playing on the road. Greece won three of their last five trips.
Under 3 Goals
The chances for this game to produce under three goals are 85%. In detail, Malta’s eight of their last ten games and Greece’s nine of their last ten fixtures in all competitions ended with under three goals. Also, Greece’s last ten matches produced three or fewer goals.
Correct Score 0-1
Twice Malta lost by the score of 1-0 in the last nine games. On the other side, Greece won by the same scoreline in three of their last five away games. Moreover, Greece beat Malta by 0-1 in the last two visits.
Malta
Malta played in the UEFA Nations League last term and finished second in group two of League D. Since the beginning of the year, Malta played eight international matches, won five, and lost three.
The stats of Malta’s last ten fixtures show that they scored an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceded 1.90. Malta scored more goals while playing on the road with an average of 1.50 than while playing at home with 1.00 goals per game.
Greece
Greece had a great Nations League campaign in the 2021/22 season and got promoted to League B after winning group two in League C. Winning five and losing one game in the process made Greece record one of the best results in the Nations League.
Greece’s strength lies in their defense in their Nations League games as they allowed their opponents to hitbjust two goals past them. In the last ten fixtures, Greece conceded 0.40 goals while playing on the road and their attack is not far from that number with 0.60 goals scored.
Greece’s form in the UEFA Nations League makes them clear favorites to win this game. The bookies are backing the Greek side for the win and likewise, the statistics are showing better chances for the visitors to win. In conclusion, we predict Greece to win this friendly game.
In eight of their last ten away fixtures in all competitions, Greece scored two or fewer goals. In their last nine home games, Malta’s goal was visited 20 times. Hence, with odds of 1.51 at 1XBet, we predict Greece to score two or fewer goals.
There are no reports of injured players in the Malta national team.
Coach Gus Poyet’s squad mainly consists of players who are based in Greece.
Goalkeeper: Bonello;
Defenders: S. Borg, Pepe, J. Borg;
Midfielders: Mbong, Guillamier, Kristensen, Camenzuli, Busuttil;
Forwards: Dimech, Degabriele;
Goalkeeper: Vlachodimos;
Defenders: Baldock, Mavropanos, Chatzidiakos, Tsimikas;
Midfielders: Bakasetas, Kourbelis, Mantalos;
Forwards: Masouras, Ioannidis, Pelkas;
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Greece beat Malta 3-1 in 2011.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday’s game will be played at Ta’Qali National Stadium in Ta’ Qali.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Malta vs Greece.