Malta vs Gibraltar prediction, preview & betting tips – 01/10/2026

Malta and Gibraltar will face each other at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on Thursday in the UEFA Nations League (League C). 

The hosts enter this international fixture looking to make it two wins in a row after a good start to their group.

Meanwhile, the visiting team will hope they can cause an upset and get their first win in the group after opening their campaign with a draw.

Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.

Malta vs. Gibraltar key stats

• Malta have won their last three games in a row across all competitions.
• Gibraltar have lost their last five away games in a row across all competitions.
• Gibraltar have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six away games across all competitions.

Malta vs. Gibraltar preview: Hosts looking to continue winning run

Malta vs. Gibraltar — Tale of the Tape

Malta	vs	Gibraltar
1st	Position	2nd
3	Points	1
2	Goals For	0
1	Goals Against	0
0	Clean Sheets	1
1st	Home / Away Rank	1st

Malta enter the fixture with growing confidence after extending their winning run to three matches. 

Emilio De Leo used the recent 2-0 friendly win over Liechtenstein to give several fringe players opportunities, but the result still added momentum. 

Malta had already beaten Andorra on the opening matchday of the Nations League, recovering from a goal down despite missing a penalty, and another victory will see them have six points.

However, home advantage has not always worked in Malta's favour recently. They have lost four of their last five matches on home soil. 

Three of those defeats did come against teams ranked at least 100 places higher than Malta in the FIFA rankings, offering some context to their poor record.

Gibraltar, meanwhile, arrive with an even lower position in the world rankings but have shown signs of improvement in recent months. 

Their opening Nations League fixture against Andorra ended goalless, but they maintained their unbeaten run.

The draw nevertheless extended Gibraltar's unbeaten run to four matches, with Scott Wiseman's side recording two wins and two draws after previously suffering 12 consecutive defeats. 

Their defensive improvement has been particularly noticeable, with Gibraltar conceding just once across those four unbeaten games.

However, their away record has been a big concern, having lost their last five away games in a row across all competitions.

Malta vs. Gibraltar form guide & betting tips

Malta vs. Gibraltar — Last 5 Form Guide

Malta	vs	Gibraltar
LLWWW	Form	LWWDD
7	Goals For	8
5	Goals Against	2
W	Nations League	D

Whispers predicts: Malta 2-0 Gibraltar

Malta are strong favourites to collect all three points in this clash, and we predict a 2-0 victory for the hosts. 

The home team hold a notable advantage in this game based on their recent winning form and record against the visitors. 

The hosts have won their last two home friendly meetings against Gibraltar without conceding a goal.

Ahead of this clash, the bookmakers have tipped Malta to win at 1/4 (1.25) at home to maintain their winning streak. 

The odds for a draw are given at 17/4 (5.25), and an away win for the visitors is offered at 14/1 (15.00).

The odds for under 2.5 goals are priced at 3/4 (1.75), and both teams to score (no) is available at 4/11 (1.36), while the home team total goals (over 1.5) are at 8/15 (1.53).

📈 Malta vs. Gibraltar — Whispers' Tips

> Malta to win at 1/4 (1.25) | Likelihood: Possible

> Under 2.5 goals at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable

> Both teams to score (No) at 4/11 (1.36) | Likelihood: Possible

> Malta to score over 1.5 goals 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Possible