Match Details:
Date: Today
⏰ Kick-off: 20:45 GMT
Venue: Ta’ Qali National Stadium, Malta
Match Preview
Malta hosts Finland tonight at Ta' Qali National Stadium in an important Euro 2024 qualifier. Both teams will be chasing valuable points, with Malta trying to stage a surprise and Finland looking to further their cause in the qualification fight.
Team Form & Expectations
Malta
171st placed in the FIFA rankings, Malta is the underdog in this match. Having performed poorly in previous qualifiers, they will rely on home support and a defensive rock formation to force Finland. The Maltese side, led by coach Michele Marcolini, will look to players like Teddy Teuma and Luke Montebello to make the difference.
Finland
Finnish side rated 56th by FIFA are going to dominate possession and set the pace of the game. Supported by the guile of players such as Teemu Pukki and Glen Kamara, the Finns will have confidence to pierce the Malta defense.
Malta and Finland have faced each other several times, and Finland has a hefty advantage. In their last game, Finland won with a convincing 2-0 score. Malta will need to hold firm in defense to prevent a similar scenario.
Match Prediction
Finland are the ones to beat, but Malta's determination and home advantage might see it be an uncomfortable match. A 2-0 Finland win seems likely, but if Malta can counter-attack then they might just pull off the upset.
Final Thoughts
This game presents a good opportunity for Finland to push for Euro 2024 qualification, with Malta looking for momentum to carry into future competitions. Fans can look forward to an interesting match with plenty of action in the Ta' Qali floodlights.