Malta vs Netherlands Prediction & Betting Tips (9 October)

Malta vs Netherlands Prediction. Malta will host Netherlands on Thursday 9 October in the World - World Championship 2026. Malta are in advantage over Netherlands with a better win rate of 65.81% (Netherlands) against 47.48% (Malta). Read on for all of our football predictions and betting tips from our Experts for this game. Live football stream link is also available.
Malta
Malta
W
D
L
D
W
Thursday 9 October
18:45
World - World Championship 2026
Netherlands
Netherlands
W
W
D
L
D
Home
Draw
Away

Match Preview

Malta faces the Netherlands in a 2026 World Championship qualifier with a bold prediction of a 2-1 upset win for the hosts, defying history and recent form.

Malta enters this clash with the weight of recent humiliation still fresh—an 8-0 thrashing by the Netherlands in Groningen that exposed defensive frailties and tactical gaps. Coach Michele Marcolini has since reshuffled his squad, emphasizing resilience and tighter marking. Midfielders Teddy Teuma and Matthew Guillaumier are expected to anchor the center, while striker Jurgen Degabriele may be tasked with leading the line in a more compact 4-2-3-1 setup. Despite the odds, Malta’s brief flashes of attacking intent in previous matches—particularly through Satariano—offer a glimmer of hope for a shock result.

Malta vs Netherlands


The Netherlands, under Ronald Koeman, are riding high after a dominant start to their qualifying campaign, including a 2-0 win over Finland and the aforementioned demolition of Malta. Memphis Depay remains the focal point of the attack, supported by the creative flair of Xavi Simons and the pace of Donyell Malen. Virgil van Dijk continues to marshal the defense with authority, while Frenkie de Jong orchestrates transitions from deep. Koeman’s side has a perfect record against Malta, having never conceded in six previous meetings, but complacency could be their biggest threat.

Predicting a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Malta may seem audacious, but football thrives on unpredictability. If Malta can frustrate the Dutch early and capitalize on set pieces or a moment of brilliance, the narrative could shift dramatically. The key will be discipline, rapid counterattacks, and exploiting any lapse in the Dutch backline. While history leans heavily toward the Oranje, Malta’s hunger for redemption and the magic of home turf could script a rare and memorable upset.

  • Summary: Malta is going head to head with Netherlands starting on 9 Oct 2025 at 18:45 UTC . The match is a part of the World Cup Qual. UEFA G .
  • Malta Feedinco Rating: 6.64
  • Netherlands Feedinco Rating: 7.29
Malta vs Netherlands Prediction


Tip Reasoning

Whether playing at home or away, defending Netherlands have been absolutely brilliant for a sustained period of time now, as reflected by the fact that their last 20 top-flight matches have yielded 15 wins and five draws. For their part, Malta are winless in nine league games in front of their own supporters, losing no fewer than six of these encounters.

Recommended Betting Tips for Malta vs Netherlands

Tip 1
Match Prediction
Netherlands Win
Best Odds
1.07
Tip 2
Match Prediction
Draw or Netherlands Win
Best Odds
1
Tip 3
Match Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Best Odds
1.48
Tip 4
Match Prediction
Boh teams to score - NO
Best Odds
1.23
Prediction

Malta vs Netherlands Prediction

Malta 0 : 3 Netherlands
What’s your prediction?
Malta Win
Draw
Netherlands Win
Malta vs Netherlands Stats
Head to HeadHome TeamAway Team
NameMaltaNetherlands
Clean Sheet40%30%
Failed to Score60%10%
Goals Conceded1.51
Goals Scored0.72.4
WIN Rate47.48%65.81%
Last 5 Games
W
D
L
D
W
W
W
D
L
D
⚽ Goals Overview
Goals Scored   Who will score more?
Netherlands is 242.86% better in terms of Goals Scored
Malta
0.7 Goals / Match
Malta at Home
Netherlands
2.4 Goals / Match
Netherlands at Away

Goals Conceded   Who will concede more?
Netherlands is 50.00% better in terms of Goals Conceded
Malta
1.5 Conceded / Match
Malta at Home
Netherlands
1 Conceded / Match
Netherlands at Away
Malta vs Netherlands Timeline

Malta Results

W
Malta 3:1 San Marino
D
W
D
W
L
D
Malta 0:0 Andorra
W
Malta 2:0 Liechtenstein
W
Malta 1:0 Moldova
W
Andorra 0:1 Malta
L
Moldova 2:0 Malta
L
Greece 2:0 Malta
L
Czech Republic 7:1 Malta
D
Malta 0:0 Belarus
D
Malta 2:2 Slovenia
L
England 2:0 Malta
L
Malta 1:3 Ukraine
L
Italy 4:0 Malta
L
Malta 0:2 North Macedonia
W
Malta 1:0 Gibraltar

Netherlands Results

L
D
W
L
D
D
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1:1 Netherlands
W
Netherlands 4:0 Hungary
L
Germany 1:0 Netherlands
D
Hungary 1:1 Netherlands
D
Netherlands 2:2 Germany
W
Netherlands 5:2 Bosnia & Herzegovina
L
Netherlands 1:2 England
W
Netherlands 2:1 Turkey
W
Romania 0:3 Netherlands
L
Netherlands 2:3 Austria
D
Netherlands 0:0 France
W
Poland 1:2 Netherlands
W
Netherlands 4:0 Iceland
W
Netherlands 4:0 Canada

Overview

Malta Netherlands Prediction

Malta v Netherlands Prediction & Tips (and online live stream*) starts on Thursday 9 October in the World - World Championship 2026. Here on Feedinco, we will cover all types of match predictions, stats and all match previews for all World - World Championship 2026 matches. You can find all statistics, last 5 games stats and Comparison for both teams Malta and Netherlands .

Feedinco Suggestion

From all statistics and latest matches and timeline data, our professional advice and experts suggest to bet on a Netherlands Win which have odds of 1.07. We also suggest the best bookmaker which is 1xBet which have better odds on this type of bet.

Netherlands has 93% to win against Malta

There is a 56% chance of this match having O2.5 goals

Watch Malta - Netherlands on Live Streaming

Watch Malta - Netherlands LIVE!

  • ✔️ Free Access
  • ✔️ Quick and Easy
  • ✔️ Live Streaming
Watch Now

You can watch Malta - Netherlands live coverage and video highlights if you are registered member of 1xBet, the leading online betting company that has streaming coverage of different sports and more than 100k live matches with live sports betting during the year, from football to tennis to esports Betting. If this match is covered by 1xbet live you can watch this football match or any other game of World - World Championship 2026 on any smartphone.


Faq on Malta v Netherlands

FAQ

When is the match between Malta v Netherlands?

The match between Malta - Netherlands is on Thursday 9 October.

who is the Favourite team to win between Malta v Netherlands?

The away team - Netherlands are currently in a better form than the home team, Netherlands.

Will both teams score in the match Malta v Netherlands?

Our both team to score prediction is : btts_No

what is the best bet to play on Malta v Netherlands?

Among all the predictions, the best bet to play on Malta v Netherlands is Netherlands Win with odds of 1.07


Other Latest Predictions & Football Tips
Mirassol - Fluminense

Brazil - Serie A Betano

9th October

America MG - Vila Nova FC

Brazil - Serie B Superbet

9th October

Avai - Volta Redonda

Brazil - Serie B Superbet

9th October

Cuiaba - Novorizontino

Brazil - Serie B Superbet

9th October

Los Angeles FC - Toronto FC

USA - MLS

9th October

Belarus - Denmark

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Botswana - Uganda

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Burundi - Kenya

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Czech Republic - Croatia

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Faroe Islands - Montenegro

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Finland - Lithuania

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Liberia - Namibia

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Malawi - Equatorial Guinea

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Malta - Netherlands

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Mozambique - Guinea

World - World Championship 2026

9th October

Scotland - Greece

World - World Championship 2026

9th October


Latest Betting Tips

Cultural Leonesa vs Albacete Tips

Spain - LaLiga2

Today - 18:30

Ceara vs Santos Tips

Brazil - Serie A Betano

Oct 05 - 23:30

Belarus vs Denmark Tips

World - World Championship 2026

Oct 09 - 18:45

Mozambique vs Guinea Tips

World - World Championship 2026

Oct 09 - 16:00

Russia vs Iran Tips

World - Friendly International

Oct 10 - 17:00

Versailles vs Villefranche Tips

France - National

Tomorrow - 17:30

Defensa y Justicia vs Argentinos Jrs Tips

Argentina - Torneo Betano

Oct 10 - 19:15

La Equidad vs Once Caldas Tips

Colombia - Primera A

Tomorrow - 00:30

Guiseley vs Warrington Rylands Tips

England - NPL Premier Division

Tomorrow - 18:45

Dundalk vs Finn Harps Tips

Ireland - Division 1

Oct 10 - 18:45