Lithuania vs Malta Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 4th, 2025 | Darius and Girėnas Stadium | FIFA World Cup Qualification | 17:00 (BST)

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In a crucial Group G fixture, Lithuania will host Malta in a battle to earn their first points of the World Cup qualification campaign. Neither team has enjoyed a strong start, with both sides desperate for a win to lift their spirits and climb the table. Lithuania, playing on home soil, will see this as their best chance to secure a victory, while Malta will be hoping their recent defensive improvements can earn them a vital point away from home. This encounter between two teams struggling for form and goals will likely be a cagey and pragmatic affair, with a single moment of quality potentially proving to be the difference-maker.

Key Betting Tip: Lithuania to Win 1.94 at odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Lithuania vs Malta Predicted Lineups

Lithuania Predicted XI: Edvinas Gertmonas, Edgaras Utkus, Linas Klimavičius, Justas Lasickas, Rolandas Baravykas, Vykintas Slivka, Modestas Vorobjovas, Paulius Golubickas, Arvydas Novikovas, Gytis Paulauskas, Fedor Černych

Malta Predicted XI: Henry Bonello, Zach Muscat, Steve Borg, Enrico Pepe, Teddy Teuma, Matthew Guillaumier, Joseph Mbong, Ryan Camenzuli, Jodi Jones, Alexander Satariano, Kyrian Nwoko

Lithuania vs Malta Current League Standings

Lithuania and Malta’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup via Group G are already looking extremely slim. Malta are bottom of the group with one point in four games. Failing to score and conceding 11. Lithuania are just above them with two points from three games. The pair have already met in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying, playing out a goalless draw.

Lithuania vs Malta Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met six times in their history due to Lithuania’s short history as an independent nation. Malta have two wins, Lithuania have one, and there have been three draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• May 2025: Malta 0-0 Lithuania (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• October 2017: Malta 1-1 Lithuania (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• October 2016: Lithuania 2-0 Malta (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• June 2015: Malta 2-0 Lithuania (International Friendly)
• November 2006: Malta 1-4 Lithuania (International Friendly)

Recent Lithuania and Malta Matches Analysis

Lithuania Last 5 Matches:

• Denmark 5-0 Lithuania (International Friendly)
• Malta 0-0 Lithuania (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Lithuania 2-2 Finland (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Poland 1-0 Lithuania (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Kosovo 1-0 Lithuania (UEFA Nations League)

Lithuania are winless in 11 games, playing out disappointing losses to the likes of Kosovo and Cyprus twice in that time.

Malta Last 5 Matches:

• Netherlands 8-0 Malta (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Malta 0-0 Lithuania (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Poland 2-0 Malta (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Malta 0-1 Finland (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Malta 0-0 Andorra (UEFA Nations League)

Malta are winless in five, often struggling outside of their Nations League games against similar matched opposition.

Lithuania vs Malta Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Lithuania win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Lithuania vs Malta Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Lithuania to Win @ 1.94 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Lithuania win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Lithuania vs Malta

Fedor Černych (Lithuania): As captain, Černych is the leader and most experienced player in the Lithuanian squad. With 101 caps and 14 goals, he is the team's all-time top scorer. While he may not be as prolific as in the past, his influence on the team and his ability to create chances will be crucial if Lithuania is to secure a much-needed victory at home.

Teddy Teuma (Malta): The midfielder is the heart of the Maltese team. His work rate, passing ability, and eye for a goal make him a constant threat in the attacking third. He has scored four goals in his last five appearances for his club, and Malta will be looking for him to provide the creative spark needed to break down a resilient Lithuanian defence.

Gytis Paulauskas (Lithuania): The young striker has been a revelation for Lithuania in recent months. His work rate, ability to hold up the ball, and eye for a goal have made him a regular starter. He has a decent goalscoring record at the international level, and his physicality will be a handful for the Maltese defence. He is a player who can turn a game on its head with a single moment of brilliance.

Lithuania vs Malta Match Facts

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Stadium Information: Darius and Girėnas Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kaunas, Lithuania. With a seating capacity of 15,026, it is the largest stadium in Lithuania and the Baltic states. Located in the Ąžuolynas park in Žaliakalnis district, it serves as a venue for football matches, athletic competitions, and other events.

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