Slovenia – Malta : Preview & Prediction
Slovenia and Malta are neck and neck in the standings with 4 points on the clock, but the Slovenians at home have a good opportunity to take the 3 important points for the rest of the events. Relegated to 3 points from the leading duo of Croatia and Russia, Slovenia can reduce this gap if it wins in front of this modest selection of Malta. Slovenia could have returned to 1 unit and take advantage of Russia’s draw against Croatia (0-0) if it had beaten Slovakia (1-1) this Wednesday evening. However, this is the 3rd unbeaten match for the Kek proteges who had drawn against North Macedonia (1-1) and signed a large success in front of Gibraltar (6-0) in friendly matches. Malta, for its part, comes out of a large victory in front of Cyprus (3-0) at home this Wednesday, well helped by the expulsion of the Cypriot Soteriou in the 40th minute. This victory puts an end to 3 losses in Croatia (3-0) during these Qualifiers then in front of Northern Ireland (0-3) and Kosovo (1-2) during preparatory meetings. With 13 goals conceded in their last 6 outings, the Maltese defense is often in pain, which should once again be the case in Ljubljana.
Slovenia won Malta at home by 2 goals in 2017 (2-0).
Slovenia have never lost to Malta: 5 wins and 1 draw.
Slovenia are on an ongoing streak of 4 straight wins against Malta.
Malta conceded 8 goals, an average of 2 goals per game.
Slovenia must get closer to the first two places: victory is imperative.
Slovenia must win over Malta to always believe in qualifying. Malta’s last visit to Slovenia in 2017 ended with a 2-0 win in favor of the locals. Slovenia should win again by 2 goals minimum.
Slovenia – Malta : Betting Tips
Slovenia – Win Odds: 1.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
