Lithuania vs Malta Prediction for 5 September 2025 - Football

🔅 On the radar is the match between Lithuania and Malta. They will face off in the World Cup qualifiers. Both teams have struggled with consistency: Lithuania find it hard to secure points at home, while Malta have been disappointing in away games. How will their head-to-head clash end? Read our prediction.

Head-to-Head

The last official match between these teams ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Malta as the home side):

• possession: 49% vs 51%;
• corners: 2 vs 2;
• fouls: 23 vs 19;
• yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
• shots on target: 1 vs 2.

📊The teams have played three official matches against each other. Here's the breakdown:

• Goals: 3 to 1;
• Average total in the first half – 0.33, in the second half – 1;
• Average total goals per match – 1.33.

Lithuania Team Overview

The team's last match was against Denmark, where Lithuania suffered a 0-5 defeat.

The match statistics were as follows (Lithuania vs Denmark):

• possession: 25% vs 75%;
• corner kicks: 1 vs 10;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
• shots on target: 1 vs 11.

Lithuania sit in fourth place in their group, striving to maintain a mid-table position. The team struggles with scoring, averaging just 0.67 goals per match. In their last ten games, Lithuania have managed only two draws alongside eight defeats. Their playing style focuses on ball possession and attempts to build attacks through the wings. However, conceding an average of one goal per game highlights their defensive frailties.

Malta Team Overview

The visitors' most recent official match was a World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands. The game ended with an 8-0 victory for the Dutch.

Here are the match statistics (Malta vs Netherlands):

• ball possession: 35% vs 65%;
• corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
• fouls: 15 vs 12;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
• shots on target: 2 vs 9.

Malta sit fifth and are enduring a tough spell, with their last five matches ending without a single goal from the team. Their attacking prowess is lacking, as they seldom create dangerous chances in front of the opposition's goal. On average, they concede 2.75 goals per game, highlighting the defensive issues faced by the "Knights." Additionally, their away record is equally concerning, with seven losses in their last eight games on the road, adding pressure on the squad ahead of this encounter.

Prediction for the 1st half

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 3;
• First half wins for the home team (at home) – 0; for the away team (on the road) – 0; draws – 1;
• Average first half total: 0.33;
• Today's home team averages 0 goals, while the visitors average 0.33.

First Half Statistics: Lithuania (home) vs Malta (away)

• Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 2;
• Wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
• Losses: 1 (100%) vs 2 (100%);
• Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
• Average total goals scored: 3 vs 2;
• Average total goals conceded: 2 vs 2.

Last 10 Matches (Overall):

• Wins: 0 vs 1;
• Losses: 5 vs 6;
• Draws: 5 vs 3;
• Average first half total: 1.1 (scored – 0.3, conceded – 0.8) vs 1.2 (scored – 0.2, conceded – 1).

• Malta have conceded in the first half in 9 of their last 10 matches (World Cup Qualifiers, Europe).
• Malta have conceded in the first half in their last 5 away matches (World Cup Qualifiers, Europe).

Outcome Prediction

Outcome Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Number of encounters – 3;
• Home wins – 1, Away wins – 0, Draws – 2.

Statistics: Lithuania vs Malta

• Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
• Wins: 0 vs 0;
• Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
• Losses: 1 vs 3;
• Draws: 2 vs 1.

Last 10 Matches:

• Wins: 0 vs 2;
• Losses: 8 vs 6;
• Draws: 2 vs 2.

Total Goals Prediction

Head-to-Head

• Average goals scored by home team - 1, away team - 0.33;
• Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 1.33;
• Both teams have scored: overall - once; at home team's ground - never.

• Total over 1.5 goals hit in Lithuania's last 5 home matches (World Cup Qualifiers, Europe).
• Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 10 of Malta's last 11 away games.
• Total over 1.5 goals recorded in 6 of Malta's last 7 away matches (World Cup Qualifiers, Europe).

Corners Prediction

Lithuania: Statistics

• Season: average total in tournament - 1.67; at home - 2;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.2.

Malta: Statistics

• Season: average total in tournament - 3.25, away - 2.5;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; away - 2.2.

• Total under 8.5 corners landed in 9 of Malta's last 10 matches.

Cards Prediction

Lithuania: Statistics

• Season: average total in tournament - 2; at home - 3;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 1.8.

Malta: Statistics

• Season: average total in tournament - 2, away - 2.5;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2; away - 2.2.

Both Teams to Score Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Number of encounters – 3;
• Both teams scored overall - once;
• At home team's ground - never.

Statistics: Lithuania vs Malta

• Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
• Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Lithuania - 1, Malta - 0;
• BTTS for Lithuania at home – once (100%);
• BTTS for Malta away – none (0%).

Last 10 Matches:

• Matches with BTTS: Lithuania - 6, Malta - 1;
• BTTS for Lithuania at home – four times (80%);
• BTTS for Malta away – never (0%).