Birkirkara vs Valletta: match statistics
Birkirkara vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Birkirkara played against Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Venue: Ta'Qali National Stadium. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Birkirkara has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Valletta has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Birkirkara scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 0.67. Valletta scores 2.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Birkirkara's games and 50% of Valletta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 83%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.42 per game. Birkirkara takes 11.8 shots per game, while Valletta takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Birkirkara leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Valletta leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Birkirkara's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Valletta, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Valletta have won all 3 away matches, averaging 2.67 goals scored and conceding none; Birkirkara have recorded 2 wins and a draw at home. The visitors have also been more effective in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and winning 3 times, while the hosts have scored 5 and claimed 2 victories. Their edge, however, is primarily down to their finishing: their away shot conversion rate stands at 29%, compared with Birkirkara’s 18% at home. The quality of chances created marginally favors the hosts, whose home xG is 1.45 compared with Valletta’s 1.29 away, so this is not a one-sided matchup. With both teams showing solid defensive records in these conditions, conceding 0.33 and 0 goals per match respectively, a draw remains a realistic possibility, but Valletta’s away run gives them the edge as a pick.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal against both teams scoring comes from Valletta: away from home, they have kept a clean sheet in 100% of matches and conceded an average of 0 goals. Birkirkara do average 2.33 goals scored at home and have recorded BTTS in 100% of matches, but this contrasts sharply with their opponents’ away record of 0% BTTS. Across their last 5 matches, both teams scored in only 40% of games, while Birkirkara averaged 1 goal scored during that period. Valletta average 2.67 goals scored away from home, so they are likely to find the net; the BTTS - No pick is based primarily on the risk that the hosts will fail to break down their defense.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line was exceeded in 100% of the analyzed home matches for Birkirkara and away matches for Valletta. Valletta average 2.67 goals scored away from home, while Birkirkara concede 2.00 at home, although both teams have averaged just 0.8 goals conceded across their last five matches. The hosts’ scoring potential is tempered by the fact that Valletta kept a clean sheet in the away matches included in the analysis, despite Birkirkara’s home xG of 1.75. I estimate 2.74 goals in total, making Over 1.5 a stronger option than Over 2.5; moreover, Over 2.5 goals landed in only 20% of Birkirkara’s last five matches, compared with 60% for Valletta.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Valletta led at the break in 2 of the 3 matches analyzed, while Birkirkara were trailing at half-time in all 3, conceding an average of 2 goals before the break. This trend is supported by the last 5 matches: the home side failed to score before half-time in 4 of them, while the visitors led at the break in 3. Valletta won all 3 matches analyzed without conceding and scored an average of 2.67 goals, which points to them holding on to any potential lead. However, caution is warranted, as Birkirkara have a higher average xG—1.75 compared with Valletta’s 1.29—and the season statistics provided cover only 3 matches each. Even so, the combination of Valletta frequently leading at half-time and their record of seeing out results makes 2/2 the most likely HT/FT outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| Birkirkara | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 53% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.44 |
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.
Valletta is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Birkirkara · 2 pts / game - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 67% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Birkirkara · 2.5 goals / game - Valletta
Birkirkara is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Birkirkara · 1 goals / game - Valletta
Birkirkara scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
Valletta scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 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 - Birkirkara
Over / Under - Valletta
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +8 |
* 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Birkirkara
Valletta
* 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
| Birkirkara | Liga | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.17 | 2.75 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 53% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- VallettaYellow cardManuel Morello
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Birkirkara's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Valletta. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Birkirkara vs Valletta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Birkirkara 0:2 Valletta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Birkirkara and Valletta?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Birkirkara won 1, Valletta won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Birkirkara vs Valletta?
Birkirkara score 1.50 goals per game on average and Valletta 2.50. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Birkirkara's matches and 50% of Valletta's.
What form are Birkirkara and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Birkirkara have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Valletta 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birkirkara vs Valletta?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Birkirkara vs Valletta: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.