Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk: match statistics
Gzira United displays impressive home form with an 83% win rate in home matches and a streak of five consecutive wins before the last defeat. The hosts score an average of 1.83 goals per match in home fixtures, with a solid possession rate of 53%. Marsaxlokk achieves balanced results in away matches (33% wins, draws, and losses), however their average xG (1.08) and scoring efficiency (1.22 goals per match) are lower than the hosts' offensive parameters. Gzira United's home goal difference (+5) and advantage in xG statistics (1.36 vs 1.08) speak in favor of the hosts. The recent form of both teams (Gzira 1.8 PPG vs Marsaxlokk 1.4 PPG) further supports the forecast for a home win, although the visitors may put up a tough resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gzira United played against Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Gzira United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Marsaxlokk has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Gzira United scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.63. Marsaxlokk scores 1.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Gzira United's games and 50% of Marsaxlokk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 44%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gzira United has the higher season xG average, 1.08 to 1.07 per game. Gzira United takes 7.4 shots per game, while Marsaxlokk takes 7.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Gzira United leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Marsaxlokk leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gzira United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Marsaxlokk, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Gzira United displays impressive home form with an 83% win rate in home matches and a streak of five consecutive wins before the last defeat. The hosts score an average of 1.83 goals per match in home fixtures, with a solid possession rate of 53%. Marsaxlokk achieves balanced results in away matches (33% wins, draws, and losses), however their average xG (1.08) and scoring efficiency (1.22 goals per match) are lower than the hosts' offensive parameters. Gzira United's home goal difference (+5) and advantage in xG statistics (1.36 vs 1.08) speak in favor of the hosts. The recent form of both teams (Gzira 1.8 PPG vs Marsaxlokk 1.4 PPG) further supports the forecast for a home win, although the visitors may put up a tough resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
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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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.39 |
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.
Gzira United is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Gzira United · 1.4 pts / game - Marsaxlokk
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.
Gzira United is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Gzira United · 1.25 goals / game - Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Gzira United · 1 goals / game - Marsaxlokk
Gzira United scores in 63% of games (10 of 16 meczów), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
Marsaxlokk scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 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 - Gzira United
Over / Under - Marsaxlokk
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.
Gzira United is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Gzira United · 1 pts / game - Marsaxlokk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (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
Marsaxlokk
* 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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.94 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 44% | 43% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Gzira United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Marsaxlokk. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Gzira United 3:0 Marsaxlokk. 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 Marsaxlokk?
Gzira United score 1.31 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.25. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Gzira United's matches and 50% of Marsaxlokk's.
What form are Gzira United and Marsaxlokk in?
Over the last 5 games Gzira United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk?
The statistical background for Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk — 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.