Netherlands vs Malta Prediction (10.06.2025)

Netherlands started the qualifiers with a routine victory against Finland - a 2-0 win that demonstrated control and composure in the team's game. The tulips know well how to score and often score multiple goals against weaker opponents. Considering the level of competition in the group, they will not allow themselves to relax against opponents like Malta.

The visitors from Malta did not impress in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, where they lost all eight of their matches and scored only two goals. Since the beginning of this campaign in the World Cup qualifiers, they have already suffered two defeats without scoring a goal - against Finland and Poland. Their only success was the 0-0 draw with Lithuania. Although they won against Moldova, Liechtenstein, and Andorra in the Nations League, the level of opponents in those matches was much lower. Historically, Malta has only three victories in 115 matches in World Cup qualifiers - a fact that speaks enough about their difficulties against strong teams.

Malta lost 0-4 to Italy and England in 2023, and in this away game, they will also face an opponent of a similar caliber. Netherlands are expected to impose their superiority and take advantage of the difference in classes. That's why my prediction is a victory for the hosts with a -3.5 handicap.

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