TIPS - Malta VS Netherlands

[(Malta) Strength]:
1. Malta's Irvin Cardona and Zach Muscat each scored in the last match, being in good form.
2. Malta defeated San Marino 3-1 in the last friendly match. The team finally rediscovering the feeling of victory.
3. Malta have kept unbeaten in the last two home matches, showing their advantage at home.

[(Malta) Weakness]:
1. Malta are not competitive enough in this group and haven't tasted a win so far, staying at the bottom of the table.
2. Malta have scored only 1 goal but conceded 12 goals in the group stage, with terrible performances on both ends.
3. AH market provided Malta a +3/3.5 line for this match. They are obviously weaker than Netherlands.

[(Netherlands) Strength]:
1. Netherlands' Memphis Depay has scored twice in the last match, being in good form.
2. Among the squad for this tournament, Virgil van Dijk leads, Tijjani Reijnders and Memphis Depay included. Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners will be called up to the latest Netherlands national team squad as a replacement.
3. Netherlands won over Lithuania 3-2 in the last match. The team got back on winning ways.
4. Netherlands have won the last two away matches. Their away form is pretty good.
5. Netherlands sit at the top of this group so far and have won 3 matches. They are stronger.
6. Netherlands have been efficient in attack, having already scored 14 goals in the group stage.
7. Netherlands hammered Malta 8-0 in their recent encounter, being at a mental advantage.

[Tips]:
The gap between the two teams is quite evident.

Netherlands have been performing relatively consistently lately鈥攚hile their defense has been average, their attacking momentum remains strong.

In terms of squad strength, Netherlands are filled with star players, all aiming for the World Cup.

On the other hand, Malta's overall quality is limited, and it seems unrealistic for them to pull off an upset in this match.

The bookmakers currently back Netherlands strongly, and based on their previous head-to-head encounter, Netherlands are expected to secure a convincing victory with a high scoreline.

[Recommended]:
Netherlands (-3/3.5)