Malta vs Poland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Orły emerged victorious when these sides last met.

The Malta national football team are ready to lock horns with the Poland national football team for their FIFA World Cup European qualifiers matchup. Ta’ Qali National Stadium will witness this interesting clash.

The Knights of Malta will be at home, and it is going to be one of the advantages for them. They have only been able to secure one win in their ongoing World Cup qualifying campaign. The Malta national football team will be under pressure due to their previous performance against Poland.

Meanwhile, the Orly are coming in after securing a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in their last outing. They took the lead first, but gave the lead away after conceding a goal just minutes later.

The Poland national football team will be feeling confident despite being away from home. They have won four of their seven matches in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Kick-off:

• Location: Attard, Malta
• Stadium: Ta’ Qali National Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, November 18
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Monday, Nov 17; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 03:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Igor Pajač
• VAR: In use

Form:

Malta: D-W-L-L-W

Poland: D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Irvin Cardona (Malta)

Irvin Cardona will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Orly in their upcoming match. He is yet to score a goal in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Cardona could be looking to change his approach to the game.

Robert Lewandowski (Poland)

Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous fixture for the Poland national football team, Robert Lewandowski is still going to play a crucial part in the final third for them. He has scored three goals in five World Cup qualifying games and will now be looking to add more to his tally. With his qualities, he is going to cause constant problems for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Poland are on a five-match undefeated run.
• Malta have won only two of their last five matches.
• Knights of Malta have never won a game against the Orly.

Malta vs Poland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Poland to win @1/4 Paddy Power
• Robert Lewandowski to score @2/1 QuinnBet
• Goals under 3.5 @13/25 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Malta will be ready with all their squad members fit and prepared to be in action.

Sebastian Szymanski is injured. It will keep him out of action for Poland.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Malta won: 0

Poland won: 5

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Malta predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bonello (GK); Muscat, Shaw, Pepe, Corbalan; Guillaumier, Satariano; Joseph Mbong, Paul Mbong, Chouaref; Cardona

Poland predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Grabara (GK); Ziólkowski, Kedziora, Kiwior; Cash, Kapustka, Zielinski, Skoras; Kaminski, Zalewski; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure, and the Orly will be looking to use it to their advantage. The Poland national football team is likely to come out on top and secure a win against Malta in their World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Malta 0-3 Poland

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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