Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Lineups
NED 4-2-3-1 · MAL 4-2-3-1
Statistics
NED 8 – 0 MAL65%
Possession (%)
35%
5.02
Expected Goals (xG)
expected goals
0.16
27
Total Shots
5
9
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
2
22
Shots Inside Box
0
6
Corner Kicks
2
3
Offsides
2
12
Fouls
15
92%
Pass Accuracy (%)
81%
1
Yellow Cards
2
2
Goalkeeper Saves
1
Match recap
Netherlands beat Malta 8–0 at home. At half-time it was 3–0.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 65% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 92% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 5.02 to 0.16. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 27 shots to 5, 9 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 6 to 2. In front of goal, the hosts were clinical, scoring 8 from 5.02 expected goals. For discipline, the referee produced 3 yellow cards.