Malta vs Netherlands Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Malta vs Netherlands

Bottom of the table Malta host Group G leaders Netherlands in this World Cup qualifying meeting at Ta' Qali, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 9 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We are expecting Netherlands to score plenty of goals against Malta, with the Asian Handicap -3.25 offering us the chance to side with them. Betting odds of -102 look like value.

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Malta drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 World Cup qualifying scoreline was played out against Lithuania at Dariaus Ir Gireno Stadium. Emilio De Leo's team managed three shots on target and recorded 46% possession, with Alexander Satariano registering the goal.

Netherlands triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home in the World Cup qualifier where Lithuania were beaten 3-2 at Dariaus Ir Gireno Stadium. The Oranje boasted 68% possession and had seven shots on goal, while Memphis Depay found the net twice and Quinten Timber scored one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Netherlands and Malta saw the former win at home. It was a 8-0 scoreline at Euroborg Stadion.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Netherlands	8	6	2	0	27	4	23	27:4	20
4	Malta	8	1	2	5	4	19	-15	4:19	5

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.3 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. Malta have had 47.0% possession and 2.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.0 corners.

Alexander Satariano, Teddy Teuma and Ryan Camenzuli are joint-top scorers with 1 goals on the board. Adam Overend is the top assists maker on 1, with goalie Henry Bonello managing one clean sheet.

Netherlands have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 14.4 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 2.9 goals. Ronald Koeman's men average 62.5% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Memphis Depay got 6 goals, Denzel Dumfries notched 4, while Donyell Malen and two other players scored 2. Denzel Dumfries and Cody Gakpo have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Bart Verbruggen has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Malta confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Henry Bonello (GK), Juan Corbalan, Kurt Shaw, Enrico Pepe, Ryan Camenzuli, Matthew Guillaumier, Alexander Satariano, Joseph Mbong, Teddy Teuma, Ilyas Chouaref, Irvin Cardona.

Netherlands confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Denzel Dumfries, Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Frenkie de Jong, Jeremie Frimpong, Wout Weghorst, Cody Gakpo.

Malta vs Netherlands Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Malta vs Netherlands with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

Netherlands could be streets ahead in this World Cup qualifying clash and we’re backing them at Asian Handicap -3.25 to achieve a big victory. Take the betting odds of -102 as we think a handsome win could be on the cards.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable World Cup qualifying stats.

Key Malta vs Netherlands stats:

• The +3.25 line hasn’t been covered by Malta in 4 of their last 17 games at home.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 50.5% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Netherlands Asian Hcp -3.25 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Malta 0 - 4 Netherlands

There’s the option to wager on Netherlands to win by a 4-0 scoreline. Odds of +500 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Netherlands Under 7.5 Corners -110

Netherlands have had under 7.5 corners in ten consecutive matches, with Malta conceding under 7.5 corners in the previous ten games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Netherlands to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -110.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Malta

Total

6.60 2.60 4.00

Home

7.20 3.40 3.80

Away

7.60 2.20 5.40

Netherlands

Total

7.80 4.70 3.10

Home

9.10 5.10 4.00

Away

8.90 6.30 2.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-112

Malta Corners

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Netherlands Corners

Over 7.5

-125

Under 7.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+1600

X

+1700

2

-3333

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Malta vs Netherlands Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The available betting odds afford Netherlands a 98% probability of triumphing in this World Cup qualifying clash. This is reflected in that they’re massive -5000 favourites to succeed with the bookmakers. The +4500 means that Malta are seen as having by far the lowest probability of succeeding.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Netherlands at -400 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Malta at +1800. The draw is the third option at +350.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -263 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to World Cup qualifying games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+4500

X

+1500

2

-5000

Half-Time Result

1

+1800

X

+350

2

-400

Double Chance

1X

+950

12

--100

X2

--100

Draw No Bet

1

+3000

2

-10000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +3.25

-112

2 Hcp -3.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+335

Over 2.5

-500

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+180

No

-263

Favourite Cody Gakpo is +225 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)

First

-185

Anytime

+225

Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

First

-172

Anytime

+260

Mexx Meerdink (Netherlands)

First

-111

Anytime

+340

Donyell Malen (Netherlands)

First

-100

Anytime

+330

Xavi Simons (Netherlands)

First

+155

Anytime

+500

Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands)

First

+175

Anytime

+575

Justin Kluivert (Netherlands)

First

+205

Anytime

+600

Jeremie Frimpong (Netherlands)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Quinten Timber (Netherlands)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands)

First

+310

Anytime

+950

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)

First

+390

Anytime

+1400

Quilindschy Hartman (Netherlands)

First

+410

Anytime

+1300

Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands)

First

+440

Anytime

+1400

Jerdy Schouten (Netherlands)

First

+550

Anytime

+1800

Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Nathan Aké (Netherlands)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Micky Van de Ven (Netherlands)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Xavi Simons (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+135

Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+114

Justin Kluivert (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-106

Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-110

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-125

Jeremie Frimpong (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-139

Mexx Meerdink (Netherlands)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-141

Quinten Timber (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-175

Donyell Malen (Netherlands)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-244

Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-244

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-250

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-303

Quilindschy Hartman (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-357

Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Jerdy Schouten (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-625

Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (Netherlands)

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

-

Donyell Malen (Netherlands)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-

Xavi Simons (Netherlands)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

Justin Kluivert (Netherlands)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Jeremie Frimpong (Netherlands)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Malta Stats

Netherlands Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 2.60 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 6.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 62.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 62.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Malta vs Netherlands Lineups & Team News

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