Can Malta keep Liechtenstein quiet again? Prediction for Malta vs Liechtenstein - 27.09.2026
Malta and Liechtenstein will meet in an international friendly on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 CEST. Both teams played their opening UEFA Nations League fixtures three days earlier, but with very different outcomes: Malta came from behind to beat Andorra 2-1, while Liechtenstein suffered a 0-2 home defeat against Lithuania.
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Malta: two wins in a row and more confidence in attack
Emilio De Leo’s team arrive in good spirits. Malta followed June’s 2-0 friendly victory over Azerbaijan with a 2-1 away success against Andorra, meaning they have won their last two matches and scored twice in each of them. Against Andorra, Malta recovered from an early deficit through Irvin Cardona before Teddy Teuma scored the winner in the 81st minute. De Leo’s side were particularly convincing after the break and also missed a late penalty.
The current squad gives De Leo several attacking options. Cardona, Ilyas Chouaref, Paul Mbong and Teuma all started against Andorra, while Keyon Ewurum made an impact from the bench. Joseph Mbong is also available again after his suspension applied only to the Nations League opener. Ryan Camenzuli has returned after missing the June window through injury, while Aleandro Garzia was ruled out of this international period because of injury.
Because this is a friendly placed inside a demanding international window, some rotation would not be surprising. However, Malta’s recent results and home advantage should still allow them to dictate more of the game.
Liechtenstein: competitive spells, but the goals are still missing
Liechtenstein lost 0-2 to Lithuania on Thursday, although the scoreline does not fully reflect their first-half performance. Konrad Fünfstück’s team defended with discipline, threatened on counterattacks and hit the woodwork twice before Lithuania took control after the break.
The bigger concern is the lack of goals. Liechtenstein have now lost three consecutive matches by the same 0-2 scoreline — against Andorra, Cyprus and Lithuania. Their only victory in 2026 came against Tanzania in March, while attacking output has remained limited against European opposition.
Fünfstück has a 27-player group available across this international period, with experienced figures Benjamin Büchel and Nicolas Hasler back in the squad and youngsters Florian Allgäuer and Alessandro Lo Russo receiving their first senior call-ups. The coach has already stressed the need to manage his players carefully during a four-match stretch, so changes are also possible in Ta’ Qali.
Possible lineups
- Malta: Bonello; Muscat, Shaw, Pepe, Camenzuli; Guillaumier, Satariano; Chouaref, Teuma, Paul Mbong; Cardona.
- Liechtenstein: B. Büchel; Weissenhofer, Traber, Göppel; N. Hasler, Sele, M. Büchel, A. Hasler, Zünd; Saglam, Luque Notaro.
These selections are based primarily on the teams used in their most recent competitive matches, with rotation possible because of the friendly status of the fixture.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Malta have won their last two matches, scoring two goals in each.
- Liechtenstein have lost their last three matches 0-2.
- Malta have won each of the last five meetings between the teams.
- Across those five meetings, Malta have outscored Liechtenstein 15-2.
- The most recent meeting, in November 2024 at the same stadium, ended in a 2-0 Malta victory.
A familiar type of game in Ta’ Qali: Malta vs Liechtenstein prediction
Malta deserve to control more possession and create the better chances, especially after the confidence boost provided by victories over Azerbaijan and Andorra. Cardona and Teuma looked dangerous on Thursday, while De Leo also has enough depth to refresh his attacking line without completely changing the team’s structure.
Still, the friendly status makes a heavy Malta victory less attractive. Liechtenstein showed against Lithuania that they can remain compact for long periods, and Fünfstück is unlikely to want an open contest after three successive 0-2 defeats. At the same time, the visitors’ lack of goals makes it difficult to expect them to contribute much to a high-scoring match.
A scenario similar to the recent meetings between the sides looks realistic: Malta controlling the match, Liechtenstein defending deep, and the number of clear chances remaining relatively limited.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals.
