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Malta vs Liechtenstein Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.48 expected goals for Malta and 1.18 for Liechtenstein, a combined total of 2.66. That distribution gives Malta the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

69.9% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.48 – 1.18

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Malta home form

    3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Liechtenstein away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Malta to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 26% / 30% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.48 goals for Malta and 1.18 for Liechtenstein, a combined 2.66 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Malta win44%
Draw26%
Liechtenstein win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals75%
Over 2.5 goals50%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–112.2%
  • 1–010.3%
  • 2–19.1%
  • 0–18.2%
  • 2–07.7%

Recent form

Malta

  • 2026-06-05T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Azerbaijan · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-06-01T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Slovakia · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-03-31T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Luxembourg · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-03-26T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Luxembourg · 0-2 (L)
  • 2025-11-17T19:45:00.000Z · H vs Poland · 2-3 (L)

Liechtenstein

  • 2026-10-05T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Gibraltar · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-01T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Azerbaijan · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-27T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Malta · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-24T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Lithuania · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-06-07T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Cyprus · 0-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 69.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 50%.

A 70% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.