Frank Christian
In an exciting encounter, Gibraltar faces off against San Marino, two of UEFA’s least-ranked teams. The winner of this match will enhance their chances of moving up to Nations League C.
San Marino, currently the world’s lowest-ranked team at No. 210, recently celebrated their first-ever victory by defeating Liechtenstein 1-0, thanks to Nicko Sensoli’s goal. They previously suffered one defeat and recorded one win against Gibraltar and could take a significant lead in Group 1 with another win.
Gibraltar sits at 198th in the global rankings, having gone three matches without a loss, securing draws against Wales and Liechtenstein, along with a win over Andorra.
Securing these three points would be crucial, as promotion to League C would allow the victorious team to compete against stronger nations, fostering future development.
Gibraltar vs. San Marino Predictions and Odds
- Moneyline lean: Gibraltar (-175)
- Score prediction: Gibraltar 1-0 San Marino
While San Marino is still in the early stages of building their team, the recent historic win suggests progress. However, they have much work ahead.
Gibraltar appears to be on a more stable path, especially highlighted by their goalless draw against Wales. A single goal should suffice for victory.
| BetMGM (USA) |
|
| Gibraltar win | -175 |
| Draw | +270 |
| San Marino win | +550 |
| Both teams to score |
Y: +160 N: -225 |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals |
O: -200 U: +138 |
| Gibraltar -0.5 goals |
-190 |
| San Marino +0.5 goals |
+130 |
Match Facts: Gibraltar vs. San Marino
- Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Kickoff Time: 8:45 p.m. local (2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT)
- Location: Europa Point Stadium (Europa Point, Gibraltar)
- Referee: Felix Zwayer (GER)
- Last encounter: San Marino 0-0 Gibraltar (Nov. 4, 2020 | UEFA Nations League)
Best Bet for Gibraltar vs. San Marino
- Pick: Under 1.5 goals
- Odds: +130 (BetMGM)
Gibraltar can play an open style when necessary, as shown in their 2-2 draw with Liechtenstein. However, against a team like San Marino, they might not need to. San Marino tends to defend deeply, and it’s likely that just one goal will secure the win for either side.
The betting market heavily favors the under due to the previous encounters—just one goal has been scored in 180 minutes of play between these teams. Therefore, choosing the ‘under’ could be a prudent decision considering both sides are working on enhancing their offensive capabilities while being effective defensively.
