Match Information
Date and time: 7 September 2024 at 16:00 UTC
Referee: Mykola Balakin (Ukraine)
Stadium: Zimbru Stadium
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Head-to-Head (H2H) Data
Recent encounters between Moldova and Malta:
– International Friendly (2016): Malta 0-0 Moldova
– European Championship Qualification (2007): Malta 2-3 Moldova
– European Championship Qualification (2007): Moldova 1-1 Malta
– International Friendly (2002): Malta 3-0 Moldova
Recent Form
Moldova’s Recent Matches:
– Loss to Ukraine (0-4 in friendly)
– Win over Cyprus (3-2 in friendly)
– Win over Cayman Islands (4-0 in friendly)
– Draw with North Macedonia (1-1 in friendly)
– Loss to Czechia (0-3 in Euro 2024 Qualification)
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Malta’s Recent Matches:
– Loss to Greece (0-2 in friendly)
– Loss to Czechia (1-7 in friendly)
– Draw with Belarus (0-0 in friendly)
– Draw with Slovenia (2-2 in friendly)
– Loss to England (0-2 in Euro 2024 Qualification)
Predicted Lineups
Moldova (4-4-2):
– GK: [To be determined]
– DEF: [To be determined]
– MID: [To be determined]
– FOR: [To be determined]
– Coach: Serghei Clescenco
Malta (4-3-3):
– GK: [To be determined]
– DEF: [To be determined]
– MID: [To be determined]
– FOR: [To be determined]
– Coach: Michele Marcolini
(Note: Specific players for starters and subs not provided in the JSON)
Formations Analysis
Moldova’s 4-4-2:
– Strengths: Balanced formation providing defensive strength and attacking options via wingers.
– Weaknesses: Can struggle against teams with strong midfield control, prone to counter-attacks.
Malta’s 4-3-3:
– Strengths: Aggressive attacking options, good width provided by wingers, solid midfield base.
– Weaknesses: Defensive frailties, especially against stronger oppositions, can be exposed in transitions.
Match Prediction
Considerations:
– Home Advantage: Moldova playing at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau offers significant support and familiarity with the pitch and conditions.
– Recent Form: Both teams have had mixed results, but Moldova showed promising wins in friendlies.
– H2H Results: Moldova has had a slight edge in past encounters.
Predicted Outcome: Moldova Win
Scoreline Prediction: Moldova 2-1 Malta
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Moldova: [To be determined based on final lineup]
– Malta: [To be determined based on final lineup]
Taking into account Moldova’s home advantage, recent competitive ability, and historical performance against Malta, they are favored to edge out a win in this UEFA Nations League fixture. Malta’s defensive weaknesses and mixed recent form suggest they might struggle to secure a victory.
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