Match Overview:
Malta host Netherlands at National Stadium Ta’ Qali in an exciting World Cup Qualifiers Clash on Friday. Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands starts very well and looking to beat Malta one-sided. Malta won their last match against San Marino by 3:1 scoreline. For Malta side, Irvin Cardona, Paul Mbong and Zach Muscat all scored 1-1 goal. Also, Zach Muscat provided one assist in that match.
What Time Does Malta vs Netherlands Kick Off?
- Competition: World Cup Qualifers, UEFA, Round 7
- Venue: National Stadium Ta’ Qali, Ta’ Qali, Malta
- Date: Friday, 10 October 2025
- Kick-off time: 12:15 a.m. IST/ 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT
- Refree: Duje Strukan
Match Preview:
Malta have had very poor start to their UEFA World Cup Qualifers, scored only 1 goal and conceded 12 goals in their all previous games so far and placed at the last position in group G table. Netherlands, on the other hand, come into this match after a 3-2 victory over Lithuania. Netherlands scored 14 goals and conceded only 3 goals so far and currently placed at the top position in the group G table.
How to watch Malta vs Netherlands on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV Channel/ Live Stream |
| India | Sony Sports Network, FIFA+ |
| United States | Fubo Sports Network, FIFA+ |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, FIFA+ |
| Canada | FIFA+ |
| Mexico | FIFA+ |
Team News:
Malta:
No players are currently injured or suspended.
Netherlands:
Matthijs de Ligt, Sem Steijn, Quinten Timber and Noa Lang all are out of this match.
Predicted Lineups:
Malta (4-2-3-1):
Bonello (GK), Muscat, Shaw, Pepe, Beerman, Satariano, Paiber, J. Mbong, P. Mbong, Chouaref, Cardona
Netherlands (4-3-3):
Verbruggen (GK), Aké, van Dijk, de Vrij, Dumfries, Gravenberch, Schouten, Reijnders, Gakpo, Depay, Malen
Last five matches of Malta:
| Malta | 3:1 | San Marino |
| Lithuania | 1:1 | Malta |
| Netherlands | 8:0 | Malta |
| Malta | 0:0 | Lithuania |
| Poland | 2:0 | Malta |
Last five matches of Netherlands:
| Lithuania | 2:3 | Netherlands |
| Netherlands | 1:1 | Poland |
| Netherlands | 8:0 | Malta |
| Finland | 0:2 | Netherlands |
| Spain (After Penalties) | 4:3 | Netherlands |
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meeting)
| Netherlands | 8:0 | Malta |
| Malta | 0:4 | Netherlands |
| Netherlands | 4:0 | Malta |
| Netherlands | 1:0 | Malta |
| Malta | 0:8 | Netherlands |
Key Player to Watch:
- Malta: Ylyas Chouaref, Alexander Satariano and Enrico Pepe
- Netherlands: Memphis Depay, Virgil van Dijk and Donyell Malen
Score Prediction:
- Malta have drawn two and lost three matches in UEFA World Cup Qualfiers so far.
- On the other hand, Netherlands have drawn one and won three matches in UEFA World Cup Qualfiers so far.
Prediction: Malta 0-5 Netherlands