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.

Netherlands to Outclass Malta

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.

Like the look of our Asian Handicap prediction? Claim the newest BetMGM promo code and check out our expert site review before making a move.

Netherlands Too Strong for Malta in Last H2H

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	4	3	1	0	14	3	11	14:3	10
5	Malta	5	0	2	3	1	12	-11	1:12	2

View Full Table

Malta – Last 10 Competitive Games

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 – Last 10 Competitive Games

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.

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.

Netherlands -3.25 Probability

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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

Before you make your picks, explore our detailed betting guide filled with free bets, the latest promo codes and welcome bonuses.

Our Match Prediction

Netherlands Asian Hcp -3.25 @ -102 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Published 21:08, 07 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Malta

0 - 4 Netherlands logo

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.

Latest Correct Score Odds

View More View Less

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

Malta Corners

Netherlands Corners

Most Corners

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Netherlands -3.25 -102

Both Team To Score No -333

Team Corners Netherlands Under 7.5 -110

If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on Netherlands to cover the -3.25 Asian Handicap, both teams to score No together with Netherlands to record under 7.5 corners.

It’s now possible to place a bet builder on each individual football game. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

Bet Boosts

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

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.

Netherlands Massive Favourites on Full-Time Result Market

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 +1900. The draw is the third option at +340.

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 -333 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

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Memphis Depay Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Memphis Depay is +240 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)

Mexx Meerdink (Netherlands)

Donyell Malen (Netherlands)

View More View Less

Player Shots On Target

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands)

Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands)

Xavi Simons (Netherlands)

Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

View More View Less

Best Betting Offers

All
Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Malta

Netherlands

Head to Head

Malta vs Netherlands

Europe World Cup Qualification: 10/06 2025 Netherlands 8 Malta 0

Team Stats

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

Make sure to look over the Malta vs Netherlands team news before betting. Stay informed with confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the most recent injury news.