Azerbaijan vs Malta prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 5, 2026
Friendly International
On June 5, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Azerbaijan and Malta will take place. For both sides, this is a good opportunity to achieve success.
Azerbaijan vs Malta: Team News and Expert Analysis
Azerbaijan managed only one draw in last year's qualifiers, playing at home against Ukraine, and lost all other matches. However, in March, during the FIFA Series, they crushed Saint Lucia 6-1 and, after a 1-1 draw, beat Sierra Leone on penalties.
In 2025, Malta at least finished ahead of Lithuania in their group, collecting five points—a decent result for a perennial underdog. But in March, they suffered two goalless defeats against Luxembourg in the Nations League play-outs. In a friendly against Slovakia, they nearly snatched an honorable draw—the favorite scored in the sixth minute of added time to secure a 2-1 win.
The Transcaucasian team scores an average of 1.1 goals per match but concedes exactly 2 per game. The islanders score 0.9 goals and concede 2.8 on average.
Previous Matches: Azerbaijan vs Malta
There have been seven head-to-head encounters in total. Each side has two wins—all achieved on home soil.
The visitors put in a lot of effort in their last match, which the hosts should capitalize on. We believe they will manage to win at home (odds – 1.67).
Azerbaijan vs Malta: Key Statistics and Trends
- Azerbaijan has not lost two matches in a row
- 60% of Azerbaijan’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.1
- Malta has lost six of their last seven matches
- 50% of Malta’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.7
Azerbaijan vs Malta: Probable Starting Lineups
Azerbaijan plays in a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Bayramov - Aliyev, Krivotsyuk, Jafarguliyev, Guseynov, Badalov - Safarov, Mahmudov, Isaev - Gurbanly, Dadashov
Malta lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Bonello - Scicluna, Shaw, Muscat, Corbalan - Teuma, Guillaume - Satariano, Evurum, Suaref - Mbong
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the national teams' friendly match standings.
