Menu

Bulgaria U17 vs Malta U17

10 April 2025 at 10:00MFA Centenary Stadium, Ta'Qali
Referee: A. Jones

Match Summary

Bulgaria U17 defeated Malta U17 3:0. The match was played in UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification 2025. Goals were scored by R. Stoilov 18′, M. Minkov 39′, S. Tsonov 82′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Bulgaria U17 made 5 substitutions, Malta U17 made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Bulgaria U17 and Malta U17 — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
R. Stoilov
18′
M. Minkov
39′
Half Time
46′
K. FormosaB. Gaerty
N. GenchevV. Varbanov
66′
M. PeychevS. Grancharov
67′
I. GatinskiA. Kalchev
74′
M. MinkovS. Tsonov
74′
R. Stoilov80′
81′
D. PawleyM. Caruana
81′
E. MejlakS. Chetcuti
R. StoilovV. Mihaylov
82′
87′
M. GrechJ. Zarb
Full Time

Lineups

Bulgaria U17 lined up in a — formation under T. Simov, while Malta U17 deployed a — under F. Macri.

Midfield Control

Bulgaria U17 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Malta U17's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bulgaria U17's starting XI is 17.0 (youngest: O. Vladimirov (17), oldest: O. Vladimirov (17)), while Malta U17 average 17.0 (youngest: A. Newell (17), oldest: A. Newell (17)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Bulgaria U17Position StrengthMalta U17
Bulgaria U17
1MidfielderO. Vladimirov
5MidfielderB. Zhechev
2MidfielderE. Nyagolov
4MidfielderM. Portarski
15MidfielderS. Lazarov
6MidfielderK. Bozhkov
10MidfielderM. Peychev
13MidfielderN. Genchev
8MidfielderR. Stoilov
11MidfielderI. Gatinski
9MidfielderM. Minkov
Malta U17
1MidfielderA. Newell
13MidfielderE. Mejlak
3MidfielderK. Formosa
5MidfielderA. Vella
4MidfielderS. Assaf
10MidfielderJ. Camilleri
8MidfielderD. Pawley
11MidfielderS. Camilleri
7MidfielderZ. Vella Newell
6MidfielderG. Cauchi
9MidfielderM. Grech

Rivalry since 2026

Bulgaria U17 vs Malta U17 Head to Head Results· 1

Bulgaria U17 and Malta U17 have met 1 times — Bulgaria U17 won 1, Malta U17 won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Bulgaria U17 leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 1 meeting. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (1 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2026.

Drawn
0
·
Total goals
1 · 1.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 10 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Bulgaria U17 have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Malta U17 show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Match Prediction

Bulgaria U17

33%

Home win

 

33%

Draw

Malta U17

33%

Away win

Statistical tip

No prediction available

0%Form0%
0%Attack100%
81%Defence19%
0%Goals0%
0%Head-to-head0%
81.0%Overall19.0%

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026