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This match is played on date 9 Oct 2025
This match takes place in Ta’Qali National Stadium (Ta’Qali) – In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ MALTA vs NETHERLANDS – MATCH PREVIEW
MATCH SUMMARY TABLE
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Malta vs Netherlands |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 – UEFA Qualifiers |
| Date | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 20:45 local time (19:45 UTC) |
| Venue | Ta’ Qali National Stadium, Malta |
| Broadcast | PBS Malta, NOS, Viaplay |
| Last Meeting | Netherlands 5–0 Malta (UEFA Qualifiers, September 2023) |
| Head-to-Head | Malta: 0 wins – Netherlands: 8 wins – Draws: 0 |
🔎 OVERVIEW
Malta host the Netherlands in a UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Ta’ Qali National Stadium. The Dutch enter as clear favorites, possessing a technically superior squad with top-level experience in European competitions. Malta, while underdogs, will rely on organization, discipline, and home support to resist a potentially dominant Dutch side.
This fixture offers a chance for the Netherlands to secure points and maintain momentum in the qualifying group, while Malta will aim to make the match competitive.
🔵 MALTA – DEFENSIVE ORGANIZATION AND HEART
Malta have historically struggled against stronger European opponents, but they often show determination and resilience on home soil. Their main strategy revolves around defensive discipline, teamwork, and trying to exploit any rare opportunities on the counter.
Strengths:
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Compact defensive structure and disciplined lines.
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High work ethic and team cohesion.
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Occasional threat on set-pieces and counter-attacks.
Key Players:
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Jurgen Degabriele – Experienced forward with pace and work rate.
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Clint Camilleri – Midfielder capable of controlling tempo and linking defence to attack.
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Kurt Shaw – Central defender, strong in the air and organizes the backline.
Likely Tactics:
A 5-4-1 formation focused on defensive solidity, aiming to limit space and exploit quick transitions.
🔴 NETHERLANDS – TECHNICAL AND OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER
The Netherlands arrive with a star-studded squad featuring top European league talent. Their attacking efficiency, midfield creativity, and tactical flexibility make them overwhelming favorites. Expect them to control possession and create multiple scoring opportunities.
Strengths:
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High technical ability and possession control.
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Excellent attacking options with pace and finishing.
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Well-drilled defense with good coordination and pressing.
Key Players:
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Virgil van Dijk – Defensive leader, aerial dominance, and composure at the back.
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Memphis Depay – Creative and lethal forward capable of decisive moments.
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Frenkie de Jong – Midfield maestro, dictates tempo and distributes accurately.
Likely Tactics:
A 4-3-3 formation, dominating possession, exploiting wide areas, and supporting central striker with creative midfielders.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD SNAPSHOT
| Total Meetings | 8 |
|---|---|
| Malta Wins | 0 |
| Netherlands Wins | 8 |
| Draws | 0 |
📉 FORM GUIDE (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Malta | 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟥 🟨 |
| Netherlands | 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 |
🎯 MATCH VERDICT
Prediction: Malta 0–4 Netherlands
The Netherlands’ superior quality and attacking depth should make the difference. Malta will try to stay organized and frustrate the visitors, but expect a comfortable away victory for the Dutch side with multiple goals.
MALTA
NETHERLANDS
