Floriana vs Balzan: match statistics
Floriana vs Balzan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Floriana played against Balzan in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on October 11, 2026. Venue: MFA Centenary Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Floriana has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Balzan has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Floriana scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 1.17. Balzan scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Floriana's games and 67% of Balzan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Balzan has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.38 per game. Floriana takes 10.0 shots per game, while Balzan takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Floriana leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.83 goals per game after halftime. Balzan leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Floriana's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Balzan, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Floriana have won 4 of their 6 matches this season and claimed victory in 2 of 3 at home; Balzan are yet to win either of their 2 away fixtures. The hosts average 2.67 goals at home, compared with 1.5 goals for the visitors away, although both teams concede 2 goals per match in these conditions. Floriana’s finishing is reflected in their 38% shot conversion rate, against Balzan’s 19%, but their home xG stands at just 1.12, compared with the visitors’ away xG of 1.22, so the sustainability of this edge should be treated with caution. In their last 5 matches, Floriana scored 11 goals but conceded 9, while Balzan scored 8 and conceded 5. A home win is therefore the most likely outcome, but far from certain.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS landed in 50% of Floriana’s home matches and 100% of Balzan’s away matches, although each team’s last 5 games show a more moderate rate of 60%. Floriana average 1.5 goals at home, while Balzan concede 2.0 on the road, strongly pointing to a home goal. The visitors also average 1.5 goals away from home and have not failed to score in any of their away matches, while Floriana have conceded an average of 1.8 goals in their last 5 games. Caution is warranted given Floriana’s 50% clean-sheet rate at home, but their recent defensive performances make BTTS - Yes the more likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line has landed in 75% of Floriana’s matches and 100% of Balzan’s. Floriana score an average of 1.5 goals, while Balzan concede 2.0, giving the hosts a clear chance to make a significant contribution to the scoreline. The visitors also average 1.5 goals scored, although Floriana concede just 0.5; Balzan’s attacking potential is further supported by an xG of 1.22. Over their last five matches, Floriana’s games have averaged 4.0 goals and Balzan’s 2.6, supporting the expectation of at least two goals, though the figures offer a less compelling case for higher lines.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely outcome is a draw at half-time followed by a Floriana win at full-time. The hosts were level at the break in 50% of their home matches so far and have averaged just 0.5 goals in first halves, which argues against expecting them to take an early lead. Their advantage is more pronounced after the break: they won the second half in 75% of their home games and averaged 1 goal in those halves, while Balzan have averaged 0.5 goals away from home. Floriana’s win is also supported by their average xG of 1.53 compared with Balzan’s 1.22, and by their average of 2 points per home game versus the visitors’ 0.5 points per away game. This pick is not certain, as Floriana were trailing at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches; however, their performances after the break provide the strongest basis for the X/1 scenario.
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
| Floriana | Balzan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 54% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.55 | 0.26 |
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.
Floriana is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Floriana · 1.6 pts / game - Balzan
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.
Floriana is 78% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - Floriana · 1.5 goals / game - Balzan
Balzan is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Floriana · 1 goals / game - Balzan
Floriana scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Balzan keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Balzan scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Floriana 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 - Floriana
Over / Under - Balzan
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.
Floriana is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Floriana · 1.33 pts / game - Balzan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Floriana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Balzan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Floriana
Balzan
* 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
| Floriana | Liga | Balzan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.83 | 2.74 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 83% | 82% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▼ 83% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Floriana vs Balzan?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Floriana 1:1 Balzan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Floriana vs Balzan?
Floriana score 2.67 goals per game on average and Balzan 1.50. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Floriana's matches and 67% of Balzan's.
What form are Floriana and Balzan in?
Over the last 5 games Floriana have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Balzan 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Floriana vs Balzan?
The statistical background for Floriana vs Balzan — 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.