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Croatia vs Malta Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
by Nella Wagah | in World Cup Predictions
Croatia were still far from their best even as they claimed a first win in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Group H with a 1-0 victory over Cyprus. They will be hosting Malta in their third match, seeking three points to push them in a group that also has Russia. Going to this game third placed Croatia have three points from two matches and Malta have one point from two matches and are bottom. Heading to this game, Croatia have one win and four losses in their last six matches and one area they really need to check on, is their defence. They have one clan sheet in their last 13 matches – the win over Cyprus but in attack they’ve done well, scoring in 22 of 23 matches. The only time they’ve failed to score in the last 23 matches was against Slovenia and they lost that game. Three losses in their last four matches should offer Croatia more reason to go for a win here and playing at home is an advantage. They have nine wins 12 home matches ahead of this and have lost just three of their last 13 at home. In World Cup qualification matches, they are unbeaten in eight at home, winning six of them and keeping five clean sheets. This will be the ninth time Croatia faces Malta; they’ve won each of the last four meetings and seven of the eight, while drawing one.
Malta were on the verge of a historic win over Slovakia in their last game, after taking a 2-0 first half lead. However, they let it slip between their fingers and the game ended 2-2, leaving them winless in their last three matches. This will be their second straight away match and after getting one point in the last, they’ll want to improve here against a much tougher opponent. Save for Russia, Malta have played much weaker opponents in their recent matches and they have only lost once in the last nine matches – against Russia. In World Cup qualification matches, Malta have no win in 16; they’ve lost 14 of those and away from home in the same qualifiers, they are winless in seven. They’ve scored just four goals in their last 16 away matches in World Cup qualifiers.
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Croatia vs Malta Form
Croatia and Malta's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
23 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
|
6
|
5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -21 |
Croatia and Malta Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Mar 2021 - World Cup
24 Mar 2021 - World Cup
17 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
14 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
11 Nov 2020 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Mar 2021 - World Cup
17 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
14 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
11 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2019 - International Friendlies
16 Nov 2019 - Euro
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2021 - World Cup
14 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
11 Nov 2020 - International Friendlies
7 Oct 2020 - International Friendlies
8 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
5 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Mar 2021 - World Cup
24 Mar 2021 - World Cup
17 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
14 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
13 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
10 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2021 - World Cup
17 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
14 Nov 2020 - UEFA Nations League
6 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
18 Nov 2019 - Euro
12 Oct 2019 - Euro
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Mar 2021 - World Cup
13 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
10 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
3 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
15 Nov 2019 - Euro
15 Oct 2019 - Euro
Players list
D. Livakovic
DefenderD. Caleta-Car
B. Barisic
J. Juranovic
D. Vida
MidfielderM. Kovacic
J. Brekalo
N. Vlasic
L. Modric
ForwardI. Perisic
K. Lovric
H. Bonello
DefenderK. Shaw
Z. Muscat
E. Pepe
MidfielderL. Gambin
R. Camenzuli
T. Teuma
J. Grech
M. Guillaumier
ForwardJ. Corbalan
K. Nwoko
Substitutes
L. Kalinic
S. Sluga
DefenderB. Barisic
F. Uremovic
S. Vrsaljko
D. Lovren
MidfielderM. Brozovic
L. Modric
I. Perisic
J. Brekalo
K. Lovric
M. Calleja Cremona
J. Galea
DefenderZ. Muscat
K. Micallef
A. Agius
MidfielderJ. Grech
L. Gambin
N. Muscat
ForwardK. Nwoko
L. Montebello
J. Corbalan
P. Mbong
Most goals and assists
Croatia
Malta
L. Majer
(4 Goals)
J. Mbong
(2 Goals)
,
C. Attard
(2 Goals)
Croatia - Malta Key Points
- Malta have 14 losses in their last 16 World Cup qualification matches.
- Croatia are unbeaten in eight home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
- Croatia have nine wins in their last 12 home matches.
- Malta have conceded 11 goals in their last five World Cup qualification matches.
- Malta have scored four goals in 16 away matches in World Cup qualifiers.
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Our Croatia vs Malta Prediction
Malta were close to a first win in 16 World Cup qualification matches in their last game but once again fell short, and also failed to keep a clean sheet. In their last five matches they’ve conceded 11 goals and they go to a fixture they’ve really struggled in. Croatia have been slow starters to these qualifiers but after the win in the last game will be looking to continue with the recovery here. In Malta’s defensive form, Croatia are expected to find holes and this could offer a big chance for them to get back their confidence. Back Croatia for a 3-0 win here.
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