Match Analysis and Prediction: Andorra vs. Malta
Date and Time: 10 Sep 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Mohammed Al-Hakim
Stadium: Estadi Nacional d’Andorra
Location: Andorra la Vella
Head-to-Head Analysis
In their recent head-to-head encounters:
– Malta has had the upper hand.
– Malta 3 – 1 Andorra (2020, UEFA Nations League)
– Andorra 0 – 0 Malta (2020, UEFA Nations League)
– Malta 1 – 1 Andorra (2002, Friendly)
Recent Form
Andorra:
1. Loss: Gibraltar 1 – 0 Andorra (Friendly, 04 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Northern Ireland 2 – 0 Andorra (Friendly, 11 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: Spain 5 – 0 Andorra (Friendly, 05 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Bolivia 1 – 0 Andorra (Friendly, 25 Mar 2024)
5. Draw: South Africa 1 – 1 Andorra (Friendly, 21 Mar 2024)
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Malta:
1. Loss: Moldova 2 – 0 Malta (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Malta 0 – 2 Greece (Friendly, 11 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: Czechia 7 – 1 Malta (Friendly, 07 Jun 2024)
4. Draw: Malta 0 – 0 Belarus (Friendly, 26 Mar 2024)
5. Draw: Malta 2 – 2 Slovenia (Friendly, 21 Mar 2024)
Team Formations and Key Players
Andorra (Likely Formation: 5-3-2)
Coach: Koldo Alvarez
– Goalkeeper: Player details not provided in the data
– Defenders: Reliable defenders typically used in 5-3-2 formation providing compact defense.
– Midfielders: Limited goal-scoring midfielders but a focus on maintaining structure.
– Forwards: Typically less effective in attack, often isolated due to defensive setup.
Strengths:
– Home advantage at Estadi Nacional d’Andorra.
– Compact and defensively focused squad.
Weaknesses:
– Struggles in scoring goals.
– Recent poor form with consistent losses.
Malta (Likely Formation: 5-3-2)
Coach: Michele Marcolini
– Goalkeeper: Player details not provided in the data
– Defenders: Utilizes a strong backline with experienced defenders.
– Midfielders: Creative players like Matthew Guillaumier can create chances.
– Forwards: Luke Montebello and others offer some attacking threat, though limited in effectiveness.
Strengths:
– Stronger historical performance against Andorra.
– Some creative midfield options capable of generating goal-scoring opportunities.
Weaknesses:
– Poor recent form in both friendlies and competitive matches.
– Vulnerable defense as seen in the heavy defeat to Czechia.
Prediction:
Both teams have struggled in recent matches with poor form and limited goal-scoring. Malta’s historical performance against Andorra and slightly better squad depth provides them with a slight edge. However, Andorra’s defensive setup and home advantage could make it a low-scoring and tight encounter.
Predicted Result: Andorra 0 – 1 Malta
Potential Goalscorers:
– Malta: Luke Montebello
This prediction is based on available recent form, player statistics, and other identified factors. Football is unpredictable, so while this analysis offers insights, unexpected outcomes can always happen on match day!
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