Comments and predictions for Malta vs Netherlands: Crush the weak
The match between Malta vs Netherlands in the World Cup Qualifiers takes place at 1:45 a.m. on October 10. Nghe An Newspaper, Radio and Television analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Malta vs Netherlands team information
CoachRonald Koemanhas strongly eliminated many familiar pillars from the list of calls for this qualifying round:Matthijs de Ligt,Sem SteijnandNoah Langwere not present.
Players likeTeun Koopmeiners,Jorrel Hato,Crysencio Summerville, along with the Sunderland pairBrian BrobbeyandLutsharel Geertruidawas also crossed out. Instead,Quilindschy Hartman(Burnley) andJeremie Frimpong(Liverpool) was called back.
Young strikerMexx Meerdink(AZ Alkmaar) was called up for the first time due to fitness concerns.Memphis DepayandWout Weghorst, but he later had to withdraw due to injury.
With 10 goals in 27 appearances from the bench —Dutch team record—Donyell Malen(Aston Villa) could be given a starting spot. Supporting him is likely to beCody Gakpo, and the midfield consists ofRyan Gravenberch,Frenkie de JongandTijjani Reijnders.
On the other sideMalta, the brightest star is the midfielderTeddy Teuma(Reims), who returns after being absent last month.Matthew Guillaumieralso returned after a one-match suspension, whileJake Azzopardiwas eliminated due to a red card in the match against Lithuania.
On the front line, strikerIrvin Cardona(Saint-Étienne) will compete for a starting position with his brothersMbongandJodi Jones(Notts County).
Latest expected lineup for Malta vs Netherlands
Malta:
Bonello; Muscat, Pepe, Shaw, J. Borg, Camenzuli; J. Mbong, Teuma, Guillaumier, Satariano; P. Mbong
Netherlands:
Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders; Simons, Malen, Gakpo
Latest football commentary on Malta vs Netherlands
As the most promising candidate for the top spot in Group G,Netherlands— the team expected to qualify directlyWorld Cup 2026— unexpectedly dropped its first points last month and nearly suffered a major shock.
After two opening victories, coachRonald KoemanbagPolandheld to a 1-1 draw at home, before traveling to Kaunas to meetLithuania— the team is ranked 145th in the world.
Despite leading 2-0 early, the "Orange Storm" let their opponents equalize in a match thatMemphis Depayscored twice, thereby becomingthe greatest striker in the history of the Dutch national teamwith 51 goals.Quinten Timberalso got his name on the scoreboard, but a loss of concentration almost cost the team the victory, before Depay sealed the score at 3-2 in the 64th minute.
With a miraculous escape, the Netherlands continue to lead Group G on goal difference, despite being level on points with Poland — who have played one more game.Finland, currently third, still have hope of competing, but if the Netherlands win their next two games (against Malta midweek and Finland at the weekend), they will almost certainly qualify for next year's finals.
In the first leg, the Netherlands haddestroyed Malta 8-0 in Groningen, in thereMemphis Depayscored twice. The first three goals came in just 20 minutes, and CoachEmilio De Leocompletely helpless before the overwhelming attack power.
Up to now,two draws against Lithuaniawere the only points Malta had in the qualifiers, as they battled with their opponents to avoid bottom spot. After a 1-1 draw in Kaunas, Malta won the friendly3-1 against San Marino, but now they face their biggest challenge yet — hosting one of Europe's top teams.
History is not on their side either:Malta lost all six times against the Netherlands, receive average5 goals conceded per game. Although there have been some positive results in recent years, with the position166 worldsOn the FIFA rankings, Malta can only aim forminimize lossesin this match.
Latest Malta vs Netherlands score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Malta vs Netherlandsas follows:
- Sportsmole:Malta 1-4 Netherlands
- WhoScore:Malta 0-4 Netherlands
- We predict:Malta 0-5 Netherlands
When and where to watch Malta vs Netherlands live?
To watch the live match between Malta and the Netherlands in the World Cup Qualifiers taking place at 1:45 a.m. on October 10, viewers can watch onK+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.
