Balzan vs Birkirkara: match statistics
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Balzan vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Balzan plays Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Venue: Ta'Qali National Stadium.
Recent form
Balzan has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Birkirkara has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Balzan scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.13. Birkirkara scores 1.13 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Balzan's games and 25% of Birkirkara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 25%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Balzan has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.39 per game. Balzan takes 11.5 shots per game, while Birkirkara takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Balzan leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Birkirkara leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Balzan's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Birkirkara, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Balzan | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Balzan is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Balzan · 0.8 pts / game - Birkirkara
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Balzan is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Balzan · 1.13 goals / game - Birkirkara
Birkirkara is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Balzan · 1 goals / game - Birkirkara
Balzan scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 games).
Birkirkara scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Balzan keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Balzan
Over / Under - Birkirkara
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Balzan is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Balzan · 1 pts / game - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Balzan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Balzan
Birkirkara
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Balzan | Liga | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.77 | ▼ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 56% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 52% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | • 88% | 88% | • 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Balzan and Birkirkara play?
Balzan face Birkirkara on October 25, 2026 in Maltese Premier League at Ta'Qali National Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Balzan vs Birkirkara?
Balzan score 1.38 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.13. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Balzan's matches and 25% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Balzan and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Balzan have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Birkirkara 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Balzan vs Birkirkara?
The statistical background for Balzan vs Birkirkara — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.