North Macedonia - Malta, Picks and Tips
In a group that will presumably be dominated by Italy and England, with the possible Ukrainian loose cannon, that between North Macedonia and Malta looks like a background match. Indeed it is, but especially for the hosts, who are heavily favored, winning the first one could set the stage for a good run and in any case there is nothing to lose. For Malta a chance to redeem itself after a very disappointing Nations League. The Balkans will be dragged by Elmas, almost always present though often as a substitute in this year's stellar Napoli, but up front they don't have much weight if you exclude the prolific Mioski netting 15 times with Aberdeen this year. Malta, coached by former Chievo Marcolini, has in Teddy Teuma its star: the midfielder is the beacon of the surprising - even in Europe - Union St Gilloise, but in attack he has very little weight with only Jones playing abroad, to be precise at Notts County in the English fifth division. Six of the last eight matches played by North Macedonia have ended with Under 2.5. North Macedonia finished the last European qualifying round with 12 goals scored and 13 conceded in 10 games. Malta scored only 3 goals in the span of all past European Championship qualifiers.
Our recommendation tip for North Macedonia - Malta : OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.90