Norway vs Malta Prediction & Tips
Norway continues to compete for second place in Group J and reaches this match in a three-game unbeaten streak. In fact, he has only lost five of his last 22 international matches (G12, E5, P5) and did not receive goals against him in 10 of those 12 wins.
Although Norway has only participated in four final stages of international tournaments, it has risen from # 88 to # 50 in the FIFA ranking in the last two years. His current streak of 12 unbeaten home games – and where he has won the break in five of the past six – clearly influences it.
Malta has only won four Euro Cup Qualifying matches in its history; His most recent triumph was at home against the Faroe Islands in March. It is likely that he now has a difficult test to overcome, since Malta has not been able to win any of his last 20 international matches as a visitor (all matches) and in 15 of them he failed to score.
To score goals away from home is somewhat complicated for Malta, especially considering that the last time he scored more than one goal as a visitor was when he defeated San Marino in August 2012. At least he is undefeated in five of his last 12 games (G1, E4, P7 – both local and visitor) and that represents a slight improvement to their standards.
Players to follow: Bjørn Johnsen of Norway has three goals in his last two international matches.
Malta defender Andrei Agius scored two goals in six shots during his team’s campaign in the recent UEFA Nations League.
Statistics to consider: Malta has never defeated Norway in 11 previous meetings. He lost each of the last seven crashes and that period only managed to score once.
Norway have scored nine of their last 11 goals during the second 45 minutes.
Malta have received goals against during the first 15 minutes in four of their last six games.
Norway – Malta FREE TIPS
Norway – Win @ 1.25
Both teams to score / NO @ 1.50
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.50
