Latvia U-21 vs Malta U-21 Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Latvia U-21 and Malta U-21 takes place at - on 06 October 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Europe European Championship U-21, Qualifying round, Group stage. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Latvia U-21 tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Malta U-21 tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Recent Form
Latvia U-21
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Malta U-21
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Latvia U-21 have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
In contrast, Malta U-21 have faced difficulties in recent matches and need to improve quickly. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
Latvia U-21 (Home)
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Latvia U-21's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
There is little difference in Malta U-21's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Latvia U-21
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Malta U-21
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Latvia U-21 are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Meanwhile, Malta U-21 have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Latvia U-21 (Home)
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Malta U-21 (Away)
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Latvia U-21 show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
There is little difference in Malta U-21's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Latvia U-21
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Malta U-21
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Latvia U-21 show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
In contrast, Malta U-21 have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
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Latvia U-21's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Malta U-21.
Scoring Consistency
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Malta U-21
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Latvia U-21 have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Meanwhile, Malta U-21's attacking form has been inconsistent, with some matches ending without a goal. Improving finishing could make a big difference.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
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There is little difference in Latvia U-21's scoring output across venues.
Malta U-21's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
On average Latvia U-21 scores 0.5 and concedes 2.3 goals in home matches, while Malta U-21 averagely scores 0.3 and concedes 4.3 goals in away matches.
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Latvia U-21 vs Malta U-21 Video Content
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Latvia U-21 vs Malta U-21 Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Latvia U-21 scores after every 13.5 shots, while Malta U-21 gets averagely 22.9 shots in a game.
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Latvia U-21 vs Malta U-21 Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Latvia U-21 fielded the below lineup in the last match against Germany U-21: Parfjonovs; Mihalcovs, Semesko, Kragliks, Kangars; Cesnieks; Anisjko, Melnis, Patrikejevs, Mezsargs; Lizunovs
In their last match against Northern Ireland U-21 starting lineup of Malta U-21 was the following: Sargent; Hili, Ellul, Vassallo, Cross; Caruana; Borg, Fenech, Attard, Chukunyere; Borg
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Latvia U-21 vs Malta U-21 H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results
General
Matches
LAST MATCHES
LAST MATCHES
8
MATCHES PLAYED
8
MATCHES PLAYED
8
LOSES
5
LOSES
1
GOALS
4
GOALS
7
DID NOT SCORE
4
DID NOT SCORE
6
OVER 2.5 GOALS
3
OVER 2.5 GOALS
32
GOALS CONCEDED
16
GOALS CONCEDED
7
BOTH TEAMS SCORED
4
BOTH TEAMS SCORED
1
AWAY GOALS
2
AWAY GOALS
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