Maldives vs Lebanon prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 1, 2026
Friendly International
On October 1, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of the Maldives and Lebanon will take place. Both sides will be looking to delight their fans.
Maldives - Lebanon team news and expert analysis
The Maldives managed just three points in six matches in the preliminary round of Asian Cup qualifying. They then went on to lose friendly matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan, drawing only with Bangladesh's youth team. In their most recent camp, they suffered heavy defeats to China and Kyrgyzstan, losing 0-3 and 0-5.
In November, Lebanon missed out to Sudan on the chance to play in the Arab Cup, losing their playoff 1-2. However, they progressed confidently through Asian Cup qualifying, collecting thirteen points from six matches.
While the islanders score just 0.3 goals per game, they concede 2.2 on average. Najjarin and company score 1.2 goals per match and concede only 0.5.
Previous matches: Maldives - Lebanon
Lebanon have won all five previous head-to-head meetings.
It is unlikely that anything will suddenly change. We are expecting another away victory (odds – 1.73).
Maldives - Lebanon: key statistics and trends
- The Maldives have lost seven of their last nine matches
- In 20% of Maldives matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per game is 2.5
- Lebanon have lost two matches in a row
- In 10% of Lebanon matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per game is 1.7
Maldives - Lebanon: possible starting lineups
The Maldives play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Sharif - A. Ayham, Samooh, A. Ali, H. Hassan - A. Ayham, Aysham, I. Hassan, Enaaz - A. Ibrahim, M. Hassan
Lebanon play in a 1-5-2-3 formation (possible lineup): Matar - Khamis, Joao Gabriel Malouf, Mohammad Hayek, Jimmy Kazan - Eddin, Fadel - Shukrun, Leonardo Shahin, Sami Marhej. Bitar is injured
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep track of your team's position in the friendly-match standings
