Malta and Poland will bring their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign to an end when they face off at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium on Monday. Jan Urban’s men boast a perfect record against Malta and will be eager to extend their dominance in the history of this fixture.
Jake Grech proved decisive for Malta on Friday, scoring the only goal of the game to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Finland at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Emilio De Leo’s side had struggled in the qualifiers, failing to win any of their previous six games—losing four and drawing one—while conceding 16 goals and scoring just twice. With five points from a possible 21, Malta currently sit fourth in Group G, just two points above bottom-placed Lithuania.
Meanwhile, Poland’s hopes of securing an automatic World Cup spot ended on Friday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Netherlands at home. Urban’s men have now gone five games unbeaten across all competitions, picking up three wins and two draws since their 2-1 defeat to Finland on June 10.
Poland have accumulated 14 points from seven qualifying matches, placing them second in the group standings, three points behind the Netherlands, who hold a significantly better goal difference.
**Malta vs Poland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers**
Poland boast a perfect record against Malta, winning all five previous encounters between the two teams. Overall, Poland are unbeaten in eight of their last nine games across all competitions, securing six wins and two draws since March 2025.
In contrast, Malta have struggled for results, failing to win seven of their last eight competitive matches—losing four and drawing three since October 2024. Poland’s away form has been mixed; they have won just one of their most recent five competitive away games, while losing three and drawing one since September 2024.
**Match Prediction**
Poland have already secured their spot in the qualifying playoffs and will be aiming to close out the campaign on a high note. With five consecutive wins over Malta behind them, Urban’s men are favored to claim all three points once again.
*Prediction: Malta 0-2 Poland*
**Malta vs Poland Betting Tips**
– **Tip 1:** Poland to win
– **Tip 2:** Under 2.5 goals (Four of Poland’s last five games have featured fewer than three goals)
– **Tip 3:** Under 4.5 cards (There have been fewer than five bookings in Poland’s last seven outings)
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting finish to Group G qualifying!
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