FIFA World Cup 2022 – European Qualifiers – Malta vs Russia Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Malta vs Russia taking place? Wednesday 24th March, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Malta vs Russia taking place? Ta'Qali National Stadium, Ta'Qali
Where can I get tickets for Malta vs Russia? Check each national team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What television channel is Malta vs Russia on? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Malta vs Russia? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
September 2020 was the last time Russia won an international fixture, since then they have suffered two draws and most recently two defeats all in the UEFA Nations League. Here they turn their attention to the World Cup European Qualifiers as they take on Malta in Group H. The visitors may still be hurting from their 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Serbia in their most recent international game and they will no doubt be looking to take out some frustration on a Malta side who lost nine of their ten European Championship qualification games over the course of 2019. Whilst the hosts fared far better in the more recent UEFA Nations League, they were facing teams of a similar level in terms of player ability. The upcoming World Cup European Qualifiers will likely take a similar trajectory to that of the European Championship qualifiers for Malta, beginning in this match with Russia expected to comfortably dispatch them, winning by at least two clear goals.
