Azerbaijan vs Malta Prediction

Azerbaijan’s most recent fixture was against Sierra Leone, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Here are the key match stats (Azerbaijan vs Sierra Leone):

• Possession: 59% vs 41%;
• Corners: 3 vs 3;
• Fouls committed: 5 vs 13;
• Yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
• Shots on target: 2 vs 3.

Azerbaijan's national team are going through a challenging spell, as recent results clearly indicate. In the latest qualifying campaign for the World Cup, they finished bottom of their group, falling well short of the points needed to progress. Their overall form doesn’t inspire confidence either: Azerbaijan have managed just one win in their last five outings.

The attack has struggled for consistency, rarely scoring more than once per game-a trend that has persisted over their last eight matches. The biggest concern, however, lies in defence, with Azerbaijan conceding an average of more than 2.5 goals per match.

Malta’s most recent fixture came against Slovakia, with the Slovaks edging out a 2-1 victory.

Here’s a breakdown of the key match stats (Malta vs Slovakia):

• Possession: 50% vs 50%;
• Corners: 3 vs 13;
• Fouls: 11 vs 12;
• Yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
• Shots on target: 1 vs 9.

Malta’s national team have also struggled for consistency lately, as evidenced by a run of four consecutive defeats. Their away record is even more concerning: over their last ten matches on the road, Malta have managed just one win, suffering seven losses and drawing twice.

The Maltese attacking threat remains limited, with the side averaging just 0.4 goals per game-even when facing opponents of similar calibre. In the recent group stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Malta finished fourth in their group, picking up only five points from seven matches.