Malta vs. Italy Score Prediction
It promises to be a compelling battle for the top two spots in Group C of EURO 2024 qualification, with many expecting England and Italy to take the qualifying spots. However, the top European nations could come under pressure from a very competitive Ukraine side, which means every win could be vital.
Italy will be looking to ensure they don’t drop any points this weekend, as they travel to Malta. You can find the latest soccer odds and soccer picks for the match here, as well as our Malta vs Italy prediction.
Malta vs. Italy Information
Malta vs Italy
Location of the game: Ta’ Qali National Stadium, Malta.
Date and Time: Sunday, March 26, 2023. 3:45 PM ET.
How to Watch: FOX Sports
Malta vs. Italy Recent Scores
Before making a Malta vs Italy prediction, it is worth examining the recent head-to-head record between the nations. Italy has a dominant record in the soccer stats against Malta, as they have claimed victories in all eight previous meetings.
Malta has scored just twice over that period, with Italy claiming victory to nil in each of the previous four meetings. However, the last meeting between the nations in European soccer leagues came back in September 2015, with Italy claiming a 1-0 success in Rome.
Malta vs. Italy Betting Preview
Malta
The hosts this weekend will be considerable underdogs to reach EURO 2024, as they have never previously qualified for any international tournament. Since 1972, Malta has played 106 qualifying matches in EURO competition, and they have picked up just four wins. Just one of those victories has come since qualification for EURO 2008 concluded.
The minnows are one of the lowest-ranked soccer teams in the official rankings, but they do come into EURO qualification this time around in good shape. They enjoyed an excellent Nations League campaign last year, winning two of the four matches that they played.
But, this is a considerable step up in opposition from the teams that they came up against in 2022, and the Malta odds illustrate just how unlikely a victory against Italy is.
Italy
It’s extremely likely that the Italian showdowns with England will shape how Group B turns out, as both nations will be targeting a top-spot finish in qualifying. This Italy game will be considered an easy three points by Roberto Mancini, with testing fixtures against Ukraine and North Macedonia coming later in the year.
However, Italy will need to get over their failure to reach the World Cup last year quickly. It was the second straight edition of the tournament that they failed to qualify for, but they have reached the EUROs more easily in recent years.
Italy was crowned European champions in 2020 after qualifying for the tournament with ten wins from ten. In fact, Italy hasn’t lost a EURO qualifier since 2007.
Malta vs. Italy Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
- Malta: +2000
- Italy: – 909
- Draw: +800
Handicap
- Malta: +2.25 AH, +100
- Italy: – 2.25 AH, -105
Over/Under
- Total Goals: Over 3.5 Goals at +131, Under at -152
Malta vs. Italy Pick and Prediction
It may be hard to find value when making our Malta vs Italy prediction, and the away nation looks incredibly hard to bet against. We expect the Italians to claim maximum points, and the only value is likely to come in the spread market.
Italy has struggled in their two recent matches against Malta, as they have only claimed wins by a one-goal margin. Therefore, a very big chance is taken on Malta (+2.25) for this second round of fixtures in EURO 2024 qualification.
- Final Score Prediction: Malta 0-1 Italy
- Pick: Malta (+2.25)
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