Malta (W) vs Northern Ireland (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Malta (W)
LLLWL
4th place in Group B
2
2-4
FT
18/04/2026 17:00
Northern Ireland (W)
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3rd place in Group B
Women World Cup Europe Qualifying
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Malta (W) vs Northern Ireland (W) on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Malta (W) vs Northern Ireland (W) preview before placing your bet.

  • Malta (W) are currently 4th with 0 points after 6 matches.
  • Northern Ireland (W) sit 3rd with 6 points from 6 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Northern Ireland (W) to win with probability 73%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Northern Ireland (W), who have won 1 of the last 2 meetings. Malta (W) have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
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2026-04-18

Malta (W) vs Northern Ireland (W) - Prediction & Odds

Malta (W)
Malta (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
2026-04-18 17:00
10
17
73
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.16
FT
2-4 1-1
-
weather
12℃～13℃
STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026
Group B PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Switzerland (W) Switzerland (W)
16 6 5 1 0 18 5 13
02 Turkey (W) Turkey (W)
13 6 4 1 1 11 5 6
03 Northern Ireland (W) Northern Ireland (W)
6 6 2 0 4 10 9 1
04 Malta (W) Malta (W)
0 6 0 0 6 4 24 -20
Head To Head
12/07/2024 17:30
Malta (W) Malta (W)
0 - 2
Northern Ireland (W) Northern Ireland (W)
UEFACW Q
05/04/2024 18:00
Northern Ireland (W) Northern Ireland (W)
0 - 0
Malta (W) Malta (W)
UEFACW Q
Malta (W)
0
0%
Draw
1
50%
Northern Ireland (W)
1
50%
Malta (W) Malta (W) Last 6 matches
07/03/2026 18:00
Malta (W) 1 - 4 Switzerland (W) WWCPE
03/03/2026 14:00
Turkey (W) 3 - 0 Malta (W) WWCPE
01/12/2025 16:00
Malta (W) 0 - 3 Croatia (W) INT FRL
28/11/2025 18:00
Malta (W) 3 - 2 Croatia (W) INT FRL
28/10/2025 18:00
Malta (W) 0 - 1 Belarus (W) INT FRL
25/10/2025 17:30
Malta (W) 0 - 2 Belarus (W) INT FRL
Win
17%
Draw
0%
Lost
83%
Last 6 matches Northern Ireland (W) Northern Ireland (W)
07/03/2026 19:00
Northern Ireland (W) 0 - 1 Turkey (W) WWCPE
03/03/2026 18:00
Switzerland (W) 2 - 0 Northern Ireland (W) WWCPE
29/10/2025 17:00
Iceland (W) 3 - 0 Northern Ireland (W) UEFA WNL
24/10/2025 18:00
Northern Ireland (W) 0 - 2 Iceland (W) UEFA WNL
03/06/2025 17:00
Bosnia and Herzegovina (W) 1 - 1 Northern Ireland (W) UEFA WNL
30/05/2025 18:00
Northern Ireland (W) 0 - 4 Poland (W) UEFA WNL
Win
0%
Draw
17%
Lost
83%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Malta (W)
Malta (W)
6
 Northern Ireland (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
6
Goals
Scored
1
Avg. per game
0.17
Conceded
10
Avg. per game
1.67
Scored
6
Avg. per game
1.00
Conceded
3
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
Malta (W)

Malta (W)

Recent matches

Northern Ireland (W)

Northern Ireland (W)

Under /Over

(100%)6 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)5 1(17%)

Under /Over

(100%)6 0(0%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(67%)4 2(33%)

Under /Over

(50%)3 3(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)2 4(67%)

/Yes

(50%)3 3(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)3 3(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Malta (W) Malta (W)
Northern Ireland (W) Northern Ireland (W)
Shots
Malta (W)
Malta (W)
Total shots
6.17 avg / game
Blocked
9 total
Avg. 1.80
Northern Ireland (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
Total shots
7.83 avg / game
Blocked
3 total
Avg. 0.50
Malta (W) Malta (W) Pass Northern Ireland (W) Northern Ireland (W)
Total passes
765
Avg. 255 / game
Accurate
67%
Ball possession
30%
Total passes
1939
Avg. 323 / game
Accurate
72%
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Malta (W)
Malta (W)
359
Avg. 59.83 / game
 Northern Ireland (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
467
Avg. 77.83 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Malta (W)
Malta (W)
149
Avg. 24.83 / game
 Northern Ireland (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
219
Avg. 36.50 / game
OTHERS
Malta (W)
Malta (W)
6
Played games
Northern Ireland (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
6
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.00
0
Clean sheets
1
0.17
1.17
7
Corners
16
2.67
19.50
117
Throw-ins
176
29.33
0.50
3
Offsides
13
2.17
1.33
8
GK saves
20
3.33
Malta (W)
Malta (W)
DISCIPLINARY
Northern Ireland (W)
Northern Ireland (W)
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.83
11
Yellow card
7
1.17
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.17
8.83
53
Fouls
45
7.50
8.17
49
Tackles
99
16.50
NEXT MATCHES
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NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Malta (W) vs Northern Ireland (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Malta (W) vs Northern Ireland (W) on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Women World Cup Europe Qualifying fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Malta (W) vs Northern Ireland (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Malta (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Northern Ireland (W)'s away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Women World Cup Europe Qualifying Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Women World Cup Europe Qualifying standings and the Women World Cup Europe Qualifying form table to understand exactly where Malta (W) and Northern Ireland (W) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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