Mayra Madrigal
Despite several surprises in the results during the knockout phase of Europe 2024, where many of the favorites failed in their debut match, there is still an opportunity for them to correct their path. On Sunday, the European soccer matches resume, and one of the games on the schedule is the Group C clash between Malta vs Italy, as both teams look to bounce back from their respective defeats in the first matchday.
Italy, despite its setback in the first matchday, still holds the title of reigning European champion, and will likely assert its dominance against an opponent like Malta. For the most comprehensive information about the Malta vs Italy match, check out JefeBet‘s preview. And if you’re looking to place a bet, you can find the latest odds and top predictions here too.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Malta vs Italy UEFA European Championship 2024 Qualifiers Group C Game on March 26, 2023
- Where: Ta’Qali National Stadium, Attard, Malta
- When: Sunday, March 26, 2023, 2:45 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Malta (+2200) / Tie (+825) / Italy (-900)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Malta (AH +2.25, +100) / Italy (AH -2.25, -130)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-225), Under (+155)
- Both teams score: Yes (+170) / No (-250).
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Malta
Malta lost its first match by a score of 2-1 to North Macedonia, and now has three matches without a win in all competitions, with two consecutive defeats. In fact, it has only won one of its last five matches, which does not leave the team in a good position for this match against the champions of the last edition of the European Championship.
Last November, Malta played its most recent home game against Ireland and lost by a score of 0-1. That match snapped a three-game unbeaten streak at home, but also marked the fifth defeat in the last 10 home games in all competitions. What’s more, the team has not kept a clean sheet since June 2022. So, it will be difficult to expect a clean sheet from it against an opponent of Italy’s caliber.
Possible Lineup (3-4-1-2): Stole Dimitrievski; Kire Ristevski, Darko Velkovski, Visar Musliu; Stefan Ristovski, Jani Atanasov, Enis Bardhi, Ezgjan Alioski; Eljif Elmas, Bojan Miovski; Aleksandar Trajkovski.
Betting on Italy
The hardest blow for Italy in 2022 was being left out of the World Cup in Qatar after the defeat against North Macedonia. After that, it lost the Finalissima against Argentina, but managed to vindicate itself by taking first place in the Nations League group, a zone the team shared with Hungary, Germany, and England.
Now, it has entered this qualifying round with a 1-2 loss to group favorites England, and has two consecutive losses in all competitions, allowing two goals in each of those matches.
Roberto Mancini, Italy’s head coach, will have to make adjustments to the team, although Malta does not represent the same challenge as England. Italy has won two of its last five away games, but has played four away games against Malta and won all of them.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Rafael Tolói, Francesco Acerbi, Leonardo Spinazzola; Nicolò Barella, Jorginho, Marco Verratti; Domenico Berardi, Mateo Retegui, Lorenzo Pellegrini.
JefeBet Prediction
Italy’s ups and downs after being European champions give reason for doubt. However, the team should be able to take advantage of this match against one of the weakest opponents in the zone.
In addition, between 1986 and 2015, these teams met eight times, and the visiting team won all of them. In view of this, JefeBet can anticipate that Italy will continue with the supremacy. As it has been the last four matches between both teams, there will only be goals from the winning team.
Prediction: Italy Moneyline (MAL 0-2 ITA).
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