Our Northern Ireland U21 vs Malta U21 Prediction: 3-1
Northern Ireland U21 vs Malta U21 in the European U21 Championship Qual is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday October 9, 2025. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Northern Ireland U21 vs Malta U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Northern Ireland U21's Last Match – Georgia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
Northern Ireland U21 will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 European U21 Championship Qual draw with Georgia U21 on September 9. In that match, Northern Ireland U21 controlled 28% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Georgia U21 | 72% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
 Northern Ireland U21 | 28% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
Malta U21's Last Match – Malta U21 vs Greece U21
After suffering a 0-5 European U21 Championship Qual loss to Greece U21, Malta U21 must win to get back on track. In that match, Malta U21 saw 36% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Malta U21 | 36% | 0 (0) | - | 27 |
 Greece U21 | 64% | 17 (8) | - | 55 |
Northern Ireland U21 vs Malta U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Northern Ireland U21 | Malta U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.64 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 2.01 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northern Ireland U21 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Malta U21 average 0.7 scored and 2.6 conceded per game.
Northern Ireland U21 11-12
Malta U21 7-26
What are the odds for this match?
Northern Ireland U21 to win: @1.25
Draw: @6
Malta U21 to win: @7
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