Floriana vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Floriana demonstrates solid home form with a 45% win rate and a +2 goal difference at their own stadium. In their last five overall fixtures, the hosts have secured 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), indicating a stable run of form. Despite Naxxar Lions showing good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), they struggle on the road, suffering a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -3 in away games. A crucial factor is Floriana's superior shot conversion rate (22% vs 13%) and better xG stats on home soil. The hosts' home advantage combined with Naxxar's away struggles favors a victory for Floriana, though the visitors' recent momentum suggests they could pose a challenge, making a draw a non-negligible possibility.
Floriana vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Floriana played against Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Floriana has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Naxxar Lions has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Floriana scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 0.94. Naxxar Lions scores 1.13 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Floriana's games and 56% of Naxxar Lions's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 0.99 per game. Floriana takes 6.3 shots per game, while Naxxar Lions takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Floriana leads at halftime in 63% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Floriana's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Naxxar Lions, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Floriana demonstrates solid home form with a 45% win rate and a +2 goal difference at their own stadium. In their last five overall fixtures, the hosts have secured 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), indicating a stable run of form. Despite Naxxar Lions showing good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), they struggle on the road, suffering a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -3 in away games. A crucial factor is Floriana's superior shot conversion rate (22% vs 13%) and better xG stats on home soil. The hosts' home advantage combined with Naxxar's away struggles favors a victory for Floriana, though the visitors' recent momentum suggests they could pose a challenge, making a draw a non-negligible possibility.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.30 |
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.
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 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Floriana · 1.13 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Floriana is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Floriana · 1.56 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Floriana scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 meczów).
Naxxar Lions scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Floriana keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
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 - Naxxar Lions
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 149% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.19 pts / game - Floriana · 0.88 pts / game - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Floriana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). 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
Naxxar Lions
* 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 | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 42% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 72% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Floriana's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Naxxar Lions. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Floriana vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Floriana 3:1 Naxxar Lions. 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 Naxxar Lions?
Floriana score 1.44 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.13. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Floriana's matches and 56% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Floriana and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Floriana have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Floriana vs Naxxar Lions?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Floriana vs Naxxar Lions: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.