Malta is going head to head with Finland starting on 21 Mar 2025 at 19:45 UTC . The match is a part of the World Championship Qual. UEFA G
Team profile
Malta
FIFA ranking: 168th (as of December 2024)
Recent results: In the last 10 games, Malta has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, scoring 7 goals and conceding 15 goals. Judging from the results, Malta’s performance is not stable, and there are major problems on both offense and defense.
History of battle: In the two matches with Finland, Malta lost all of them, scoring 1 goal and conceding 7 goals, showing a large gap in strength between the two teams.
Finland
FIFA ranking: 69th (as of December 2024)
Recent results: In the last 10 games, Finland has achieved 1 win, 1 draw and 8 losses, scoring 9 goals and conceding 24 goals. Although Finland ranks higher than Malta, its recent performance is also poor, especially with obvious loopholes on the defensive end.
History of battle: In the two matches with Malta, Finland won both times, showing a clear advantage over its opponent.
Match analysis
Strength comparison: From the perspective of FIFA rankings and history of confrontation, Finland is obviously superior to Malta in overall strength. Although the recent performance of both teams is not ideal, Finland’s advantages in terms of technology and tactics are still obvious.
Offensive and defensive capabilities: Malta has major problems on both ends of the offense and defense, especially the instability on the defensive end, which may cause it to lose too many goals in the game. Although Finland’s offensive ability is average, it still has certain advantages over Malta. On the defensive end, Finland needs to improve stability to reduce unnecessary goals.
Match mentality: For Malta, it is crucial to maintain a stable mentality and positive fighting spirit in the face of powerful opponents. Finland needs to adjust its status as soon as possible to regain the rhythm and confidence of the game.
Prediction
Based on the above analysis, I think Finland is more likely to win in this game. Although the recent performance of both teams is not good, Finland’s advantages in overall strength and technology are still obvious. At the same time, Malta needs to overcome problems on both ends of the offense and defense to make a difference in the game.
However, the results of football games are often affected by many factors, including player status, coaching tactics, field conditions, etc. Therefore, my prediction is for reference only, and the specific results will have to wait for the actual development of the game.