Gzira United vs Floriana: match statistics
Floriana displays significantly better form and away statistics this season. The visitors boast an impressive record of 86% away wins and 71% clean sheets, which demonstrates exceptional defensive solidity (averaging 0.29 goals conceded per match). Gzira United, despite a good home record (78% home wins), faces a theoretically stronger opponent - Floriana has a better goal difference, higher average possession (51% vs 49%), and better form in the last five matches (2.2 points per game vs 2.0). A key factor is also the fact that Floriana has not lost any away match this season (0% defeats), which makes them the favorite for this encounter. The visitors' advantage in key defensive and offensive statistics supports betting on a Floriana victory.
Gzira United vs Floriana: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gzira United played against Floriana in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Gzira United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Floriana has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Gzira United scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.35. Floriana scores 1.55 and allows 0.85. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Gzira United's games and 50% of Floriana's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gzira United has the higher season xG average, 1.10 to 1.06 per game. Gzira United takes 7.3 shots per game, while Floriana takes 7.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Gzira United leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Floriana leads at halftime in 55% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gzira United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Floriana, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 displays significantly better form and away statistics this season. The visitors boast an impressive record of 86% away wins and 71% clean sheets, which demonstrates exceptional defensive solidity (averaging 0.29 goals conceded per match). Gzira United, despite a good home record (78% home wins), faces a theoretically stronger opponent - Floriana has a better goal difference, higher average possession (51% vs 49%), and better form in the last five matches (2.2 points per game vs 2.0). A key factor is also the fact that Floriana has not lost any away match this season (0% defeats), which makes them the favorite for this encounter. The visitors' advantage in key defensive and offensive statistics supports betting on a Floriana victory.
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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
| Gzira United | Floriana | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.51 |
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 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Gzira United · 2.2 pts / game - Floriana
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 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Gzira United · 1.55 goals / game - Floriana
Floriana is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Gzira United · 0.85 goals / game - Floriana
Gzira United scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Floriana keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
Floriana scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 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 - Gzira United
Over / Under - Floriana
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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Gzira United · 2 pts / game - Floriana
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Floriana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Gzira United
Floriana
* 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
| Gzira United | Liga | Floriana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.75 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 45% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 30% | 29% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 74% | ▼ 60% |
^ 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
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 Gzira United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Floriana. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gzira United vs Floriana?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Gzira United 1:2 Floriana. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gzira United vs Floriana?
Gzira United score 1.40 goals per game on average and Floriana 1.55. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Gzira United's matches and 50% of Floriana's.
What form are Gzira United and Floriana in?
Over the last 5 games Gzira United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Floriana 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gzira United vs Floriana?
The statistical background for Gzira United vs Floriana — 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.