Malta vs San Marino: Two Struggling Nations Clash in International Friendly

Match Preview: Nations Seek Revival

Malta is set to host San Marino at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium for an international friendly fixture, with both sides hoping to put up a good performance and give their supporters something to celebrate.

Recent Form and History

Malta has demonstrated complete dominance in the head-to-head history, winning all of the last three matches against San Marino, scoring 6 goals and conceding only 2.

Malta’s most recent competitive action saw them draw 1-1 against Lithuania in their UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, where they scored in the 83rd minute but conceded a penalty in the 96th minute. The team currently sits at the bottom of their qualifying group with just two points from 15 available.

San Marino’s recent form has been particularly challenging, with the team losing five of their last six games, including a heavy 6-0 defeat at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup qualifier. They too find themselves at the bottom of their qualifying group.

Statistical Overview

In the current FIFA World Rankings, Malta occupies the 168th position, while San Marino is ranked 210th. Both teams have struggled to find the net recently, with Malta scoring just one goal and conceding 12 in their last six games, while San Marino has also managed just one goal but conceded 18 during the same period.

Match Details

The international friendly is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, with kick-off set for 21:00 Central European Time. Malta enters the match as favorites, largely due to their home advantage and slightly superior quality, while San Marino would consider a draw a positive result.