Malta 1-0 Moldova

Current streaks

Recent form

Malta

Malta's recent form has been mixed, with a notable improvement in their latest match. They ended a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory against Andorra in the UEFA Nations League, which also marked their first clean sheet in four games. Prior to this win, Malta had struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their previous three matches, including a heavy 7-1 defeat to Czechia in a friendly. Despite the high number of goals conceded (13 in 6 games), Malta has shown resilience in some matches, managing two draws against Belarus and Slovenia. Their goal-scoring record remains a concern, averaging less than one goal per game (0.67), but their defensive record has improved recently with two clean sheets in their last six matches. The team's games tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals.

Moldova

Moldova is currently enjoying an impressive run of form, having won five of their last six matches, including a streak of three consecutive victories in their most recent outings. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring 12 goals in these six games, averaging 2 goals per match. Defensively, they've been solid, keeping four clean sheets and conceding only 6 goals, with 4 of those coming in a single match against Ukraine. The team has shown versatility in their performances, with half of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and the other half under. Notably, their 4-0 victory over the Cayman Islands stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period, while their recent 2-0 win against Andorra in the UEFA Nations League demonstrates their ability to compete effectively in competitive fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Malta

Malta's recent home form shows a mixed performance with some resilience but also struggles in competitive matches. In their last six home games, they managed one win, two draws, and three losses, indicating difficulties in securing victories on their own turf. Defensively, Malta has been somewhat vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, while their attack has been modest, scoring only 0.67 goals per game. Notably, they've kept two clean sheets in this period, demonstrating some defensive capability. The team seems to prefer lower-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Their most impressive result came in a 2-2 draw against Slovenia, showcasing their ability to compete with stronger opposition occasionally. However, they've also suffered some heavy defeats, particularly a 3-1 loss to Ukraine in the Euros Qualifiers, which stands out as their highest-scoring home game in this period.

Moldova

Moldova's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Their most impressive performance came in their latest game, a 4-0 victory over the Cayman Islands, which stands out as their highest-scoring match in this sequence. Moldova has shown resilience in tougher fixtures, managing draws against North Macedonia and Poland in Euro Qualifiers. However, they've struggled against stronger opponents, suffering 3-0 and 3-1 defeats to Czechia and Sweden respectively. Despite these challenges, Moldova has maintained a balanced goal difference, scoring and conceding 8 goals each across these 6 games, with an average of 2.67 total goals per match. Their ability to keep clean sheets in two games, including the win against the Faroe Islands, demonstrates some defensive capability on the road.