Malta and Lithuania, both considered minnow teams in European football, will face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification this weekend. Malta currently finds itself at the bottom of Group G without any points after losing two matches. Lithuania trails closely, holding only one point. Despite their struggles and the perception that neither team is likely to qualify for major tournaments, they share a similar ambition of avoiding last place in their group. A draw is anticipated due to the relative equivalence in their performances so far.
Malta, one of Europe's smallest countries, is struggling in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, currently at the foot of Group G with no points.
Lithuania, like Malta, is also unlikely to qualify for major tournaments and currently sits third in Group G with one point from two matches.
Both teams face tough competition, making it challenging for them to succeed in their qualification campaigns, with Malta and Lithuania aiming to avoid finishing last.
With respective coach's strategies in play, the predicted 2-2 draw reflects the competitive equality and struggles faced by both national teams.
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