Malta vs Gibraltar prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 1, 2026
UEFA Nations League D
On October 1, 2026, in Matchday 3 of UEFA Nations League Division D, the national teams of Malta and Gibraltar will face each other.
Malta vs Gibraltar: team news and expert analysis
Malta finished second in their group in the previous Nations League campaign, conceding top spot to Moldova, and then lost both playoff matches to Luxembourg in the spring, 0-2 and 0-3. In June, however, they finally returned to winning ways in friendly matches: after a 1-2 defeat to Slovakia, they beat Azerbaijan 2-0. Starting their autumn campaign, they defeated Andorra 2-1. They then scored twice without reply against Liechtenstein in a friendly.
Gibraltar collected six points in the previous edition of the tournament, but San Marino finished one point ahead. As a result, Gibraltar had to play in the playoffs, where they lost both matches to Latvia. At the beginning of the summer, though, they managed to win both of their FIFA Series matches, against the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. They began the new campaign with a goalless draw against São Tomé and Príncipe, and then repeated the 0-0 scoreline against Andorra.
The islanders score an average of 1.1 goals per match and concede 1.9. Their opponents from the strategic naval base at the mouth of the strait have a similar statistical profile: 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Previous matches: Malta vs Gibraltar
In 2014, the newly formed Gibraltar national team recorded a victory. However, they have since lost both matches against this opponent.
The stronger team is playing at home. We are backing the hosts with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.91).
Malta vs Gibraltar: key statistics and trends
- Malta have won their last three matches
- 40% of Malta's matches feature both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 3.0
- Gibraltar have recorded two consecutive goalless draws
- 20% of Gibraltar's matches feature both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.5.
Malta vs Gibraltar: possible starting lineups
Malta play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Al-Tumi - Borg, Mentz, Mbong, Azzopardi - Paiber, Beerman, Corbolan, Ewurum - Grech, Tuma
Gibraltar play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Banda - Lopez, Ronan, Valarino - Bent, Torrilla, Poso, Scanlon, Mason - Borje, De Bar
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