Netherlands vs Malta: prediction & betting odds 10 June 2025

The Matchday 4 World Cup 2026 qualifying fixture between the Netherlands and Malta will take place on June 10 at the Euroborg Stadium in Groningen. Netherlands vs. Malta: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Netherlands

Ronald Koeman's side began this qualifying cycle with a 2-0 victory over Finland. The Netherlands have won 6 of their last 7 World Cup qualifying matches (1 draw), keeping clean sheets in five of those encounters. In Group G, the team is in 3rd place, trailing the nearest competitor by three points, but the Dutch have a game in hand.

• The team has scored at least two goals in 12 of their last 14 matches in this tournament.
• At home in World Cup qualifying, the Netherlands have an 8-match winning streak.
• In 5 of their last 6 home World Cup qualifying matches, the team has kept a clean sheet.

Predicted lineup for the Netherlands (4-4-2)

Mark Flekken – Denzel Dumfries, Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake – Tijjani Reijnders, Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke – Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo.

Malta

Emilio De Leo's team managed to earn their first points in this qualification. In the last round, Malta drew 0-0 with Lithuania. The team ended a 4-match losing streak in World Cup qualifying and kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last 9 matches in this tournament. However, in the main Group G standings, Malta remains at the bottom.

• At least one opponent failed to score in 9 of Malta's last 11 World Cup qualifying matches.
• In 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament, Malta conceded at least two goals.
• In their last five away World Cup qualifying matches, Malta conceded first.

Predicted lineup for Malta (3-5-2)

Henry Bonello – James Carragher, Zach Muscat, Enrico Pepe – Teddy Teuma, Joseph Mbong, Matthew Guillaumier, Ryan Camenzuli, Alex Satariano – Jodi Jones, Paul Mbong.

Referee

Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (Spain)

Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 18;

Average yellow cards per match – 3;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 20;

Penalties – 33%.

Prediction for Netherlands vs. Malta

I don't expect Ronald Koeman's team to face any issues in this upcoming match. Malta, one of Europe's weaker teams, can only take points from opponents of a similar level. Matches against stronger and top-tier teams often end poorly for Malta.

In the last qualifying cycle, Malta suffered 7 defeats, with three losses by at least a four-goal margin. Notably, the team allowed themselves to be thrashed by the likes of Slovakia and Slovenia, who are not considered top-tier teams. The attacking potential of the Netherlands is much higher.

At home, the Dutch team does not notice their opponents: they have an 8-match winning streak in World Cup qualifying. Not only did they defeat Gibraltar (6-0) and Luxembourg (5-0) convincingly, but also strong teams like Montenegro (4-0) and Turkey (6-1). The hosts can secure a similar convincing win against Malta. My prediction: Netherlands with a handicap (-3.5)