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Current streaks

Recent form

Malta

Malta's recent form presents an intriguing contrast, with the team showing significant improvement in their last three matches. After a difficult start to the period, where they suffered three consecutive losses, Malta have bounced back impressively with three straight wins, including two in the UEFA Nations League. This turnaround is particularly noteworthy given their defensive solidity in these victories, keeping clean sheets in all three matches. The team's goal-scoring record remains modest, averaging less than a goal per game, but their defence has tightened considerably since the heavy 7-1 defeat to Czechia in a friendly. That match stands out as an anomaly in terms of goals conceded, significantly inflating their goals against tally. Interestingly, 83% of Malta's recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs, with both teams scoring in only 17% of the games. This suggests Malta have found a more defensively solid approach, which has contributed to their recent upturn in form.

Andorra

Andorra's recent form has been particularly poor, with the team experiencing a concerning run of four consecutive defeats before their solitary victory against San Marino. Their goal-scoring record is notably weak, managing to find the net only three times in their last six matches, averaging a meagre 0.5 goals per game. Defensively, Andorra have struggled as well, conceding in five out of six games and keeping just one clean sheet. The majority of their matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of games seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. Despite their struggles, Andorra's 2-0 win against San Marino stands out as a rare bright spot in an otherwise disappointing run of results. The team's inability to score consistently and their tendency to concede have contributed to their poor form, with no particularly high-scoring games in this period.

Recent home/away form

Malta

Malta's recent home form has shown signs of improvement, with the team currently on a two-game winning streak following victories against Liechtenstein and Moldova. This marks their first consecutive home wins in the given period. The Maltese side have demonstrated resilience in defence, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches, including two in their most recent outings. Whilst there haven't been any particularly high-scoring affairs, their 2-2 draw with Slovenia stands out as their most entertaining encounter. Malta have struggled somewhat in attack, averaging just one goal per game, but have managed to find the net in four of their last six home fixtures. Their defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game on average, with two-thirds of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals in total.

Andorra

Andorra's recent away form has been abysmal, with the team enduring a dismal run of six consecutive defeats. The Pyrenean side have failed to score a single goal in their last six away matches, whilst conceding 12. This barren spell in front of goal is particularly concerning, highlighting their offensive struggles on the road. Defensively, they have been relatively solid in most games, with five out of six matches seeing under 2.5 goals. However, their encounter with Spain stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, with the hosts putting five past Andorra. The team's inability to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches further emphasises their defensive frailties away from home. Overall, Andorra's recent away performances paint a picture of a side struggling to compete at the international level, especially when playing outside their own borders.