Liam Duckstein
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Gibraltar and Malta meet in the UEFA Nations League on Monday 16 November 2026, and these predicted lineups set out how both sides are expected to line up. The projections are tentative, but they point to a clear contrast: Gibraltar look the more settled of the two, while Malta’s expected XI shows more rotation.
Predicted Gibraltar Line-up
Gibraltar are projected in a 4-3-3, the shape their coach Scott Wiseman prefers. The projection rests on a single recent line-up, so it should be read as tentative. Gibraltar are a settled side, with 10 of the projected XI starting their last match. Jaylan Hankins is the goalkeeper in the predicted XI, and Liam Jessop is included up front even though he did not start the most recent match. Because at least one line is filled from outside its natural position, the exact roles could still shift.
Gibraltar predicted XI: Jaylan Hankins; Ethan Jolley, Julian Valarino, D. Bent, Bernardo Lopes; Nicholas Pozo, Carlos Richards, Kian Ronan; Dylan Borge, Liam Jessop, Tjay De Barr
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 23 | Jaylan Hankins | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Ethan Jolley | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Julian Valarino | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 5 | D. Bent | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Bernardo Lopes | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 4 | Nicholas Pozo | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 7 | Carlos Richards | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Kian Ronan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Dylan Borge | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 17 | Liam Jessop | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 10 | Tjay De Barr | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Malta Predicted Lineup
Malta are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, which is the formation coach Emilio De Leo prefers. Like Gibraltar, this is a projection built on one recent line-up, so the picture is thin. Malta are largely settled, with 7 of the projected XI starting their last match, but the midfield is less certain. Teddy Teuma is included despite not starting the most recent game, and Paul Mbong is the only forward listed in the expected XI.
Malta predicted XI: Sissons James; Gabriel Mentz, Kurt Shaw, Myles Beerman, Zach Muscat; Matthew Guillaumier, Teddy Teuma, Paiber Brandon Diego, Jake Azzopardi, Ryan Camenzuli; Paul Mbong
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Sissons James | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Gabriel Mentz | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 5 | Kurt Shaw | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Myles Beerman | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 22 | Zach Muscat | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 6 | Matthew Guillaumier | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Teddy Teuma | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| M | 7 | Paiber Brandon Diego | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| M | 17 | Jake Azzopardi | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| M | 3 | Ryan Camenzuli | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 8 | Paul Mbong | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Team News: Who Is Out
For Gibraltar, no absentees are recorded in the data, so the predicted XI is not reduced by any injury or suspension. Among the substitutes, James Scanlon is best placed to come in, having featured in the recent line-up.
For Malta, no absentees are recorded in the data either, and the expected XI stands without any injury or suspension removals. Andrea Zammit is the bench option to watch, as he also features in the recent line-up.
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each projection is built from the most recent line-up available for that side, with the players who started it forming the base of the XI and the formation taken from the coach’s preferred shape. Players confirmed as injured or suspended have been removed from both XIs. This is a projection that can change when the official team is announced, and with only one recent line-up per side, the figures should be treated with caution.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Gibraltar and Malta?
Jaylan Hankins is the predicted goalkeeper for Gibraltar, and Sissons James is the predicted goalkeeper for Malta. Both selections come from the most recent line-up for each side.
What shape will Gibraltar and Malta line up in?
Gibraltar are projected in a 4-3-3, while Malta are expected to use a 4-2-3-1. Both formations reflect each coach’s preferred shape.
Is anyone unavailable for Gibraltar vs Malta?
No absentees are recorded for either side, so no player has been removed from the predicted XIs through injury or suspension. Team news can still change before the official team is announced.
When is the Gibraltar vs Malta kickoff?
The UEFA Nations League match kicks off on Monday 16 November 2026. Check back closer to the time for any updates to the predicted line-ups.