Malta vs Luxembourg - Prediction, Team News, Lineups Malta will host Luxembourg at Ta'Qali National Stadium on Thursday in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation playoff tie. The match is crucial for both teams, as Malta seeks to secure promotion to League C while Luxembourg aims to avoid relegation to League D. Malta, which has remained in League D since 2018-19, earned a spot in the playoff after finishing second in League D Group Two in the 2024-25 campaign. The team started the season with a defeat to Moldova but rebounded with two wins and one draw in their next four matches, propelling them to second place. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in 11 matches since their final-day draw with Andorra. Luxembourg, on the other hand, faces a challenging task as they look to avoid a return to League D. The team has struggled in recent months, going winless in their last nine matches across all competitions. Their World Cup qualifying campaign was particularly dismal, as they lost all six matches in Group A and finished at the bottom of the standings. In the Nations League, Luxembourg finished bottom of League C Group Three after recording three draws and three defeats in six games. Both teams are entering the match in poor form, with Malta's squad having endured a difficult period since their successful Nations League group campaign. The hosts will be without forward Joseph Mbong due to a suspension, but several players have returned to the national team, including Jake Azzopardi, Andrea Zammit, Keyon Ewurum, James Sissons, and Carlo Zammit Lonardelli. Luxembourg will remain without their all-time top scorer Gerson Rodrigues, who is still under disciplinary action.#malta #luxembourg #ta_qali_national_stadium #uefa_nations_league #league_d
