Malta - Maltese Premier LeagueData current as of September 18, 2026

Gzira United vs Mosta: match statistics

Gzira United crest
Gzira United
1 : 0half-time 0:0
Mosta crest
Mosta
165%(0.00)
X20%(0.00)
215%(0.00)

Gzira United displays significantly better home form with 64% wins at home and a positive goal difference (+7) in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.55 goals per match at home, conceding just 0.91 goals, which indicates a solid defense. Mosta performs very poorly in away matches - 73% losses, just 0.64 goals scored on average per match, and a negative goal difference (-13). The visitors' current form is disastrous with just 0.2 points per match in their last five games and a series of four losses and one draw. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.23 vs 1.04), and Mosta has not scored a goal in their last five matches, which further supports a confident victory for Gzira United.

Gzira United vs Mosta: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Gzira United played against Mosta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Gzira United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Mosta has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Gzira United scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.52. Mosta scores 0.91 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 52% of Gzira United's games and 39% of Mosta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 43%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Gzira United has the higher season xG average, 1.11 to 1.08 per game. Gzira United takes 7.3 shots per game, while Mosta takes 7.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Gzira United leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Mosta leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.57 after halftime.

When the teams score

Gzira United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Mosta, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Maltese Premier League games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 significantly better home form with 64% wins at home and a positive goal difference (+7) in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.55 goals per match at home, conceding just 0.91 goals, which indicates a solid defense. Mosta performs very poorly in away matches - 73% losses, just 0.64 goals scored on average per match, and a negative goal difference (-13). The visitors' current form is disastrous with just 0.2 points per match in their last five games and a series of four losses and one draw. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.23 vs 1.04), and Mosta has not scored a goal in their last five matches, which further supports a confident victory for Gzira United.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

44Possession (%)56
Gzira UnitedMosta
6Shots5
Gzira UnitedMosta
1Shots on target1
Gzira UnitedMosta
0.87xG0.79
Gzira UnitedMosta
5Corners6
Gzira UnitedMosta
57Dangerous attacks56
Gzira UnitedMosta
-1Fouls-1
Gzira UnitedMosta
-1Cards-1
Gzira UnitedMosta

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Gzira UnitedMosta
1.35Goals scored / game0.91
Gzira UnitedMosta
1.52Goals allowed / game1.78
Gzira UnitedMosta
46%Average possession47%
Gzira UnitedMosta
3.35Shots on target / game3.17
Gzira UnitedMosta

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

7.35Shots per game7.3
Gzira UnitedMosta
3.35Shots on target3.17
Gzira UnitedMosta
18.3%Shot conversion12.5%
Gzira UnitedMosta
46%Possession47%
Gzira UnitedMosta
1.11xG for1.08
Gzira UnitedMosta
1.36xG against1.53
Gzira UnitedMosta

Shooting quality

Gzira United: Counter-attackingMosta: Counter-attacking
Gzira UnitedMosta
Accuracy (shots on target)46%43%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.150.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.400.29

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Gzira United is 300% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Gzira United · 0.2 pts / game - Mosta

Gzira United
WDLLL
Season result split
39% W22% D39% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-5-9
1.39 pts / game · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-1-3
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
WWDLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.05Opponent xG: 1.65BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Mosta
LLLDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
17% W22% D61% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-5-14
0.74 pts / game · goal difference -20
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-0-8
Last 5 away
1-0-4
LWLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.0Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.24Opponent xG: 1.52BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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 48% better for: goals scored per game.

1.35 goals / game - Gzira United · 0.91 goals / game - Mosta

Gzira United is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.52 goals / game - Gzira United · 1.78 goals / game - Mosta

Gzira United scoring profile: strong

Gzira United scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 games), while Mosta keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 games).

Mosta scoring profile: strong

Mosta scores in 57% of games (13 of 23 games), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 games).

31Goals scored (season)21
Gzira UnitedMosta
35Goals conceded (season)41
Gzira UnitedMosta
2.87Average goals per game2.7
Gzira UnitedMosta
5Goals scored (last 5)0
Gzira UnitedMosta
9Goals conceded (last 5)8
Gzira UnitedMosta

How often they score at least...

65%1 goal57%
Gzira UnitedMosta
43%2 goals26%
Gzira UnitedMosta
22%3 goals9%
Gzira UnitedMosta
4%4 goals0%
Gzira UnitedMosta

How often they concede at least...

74%1 goal78%
Gzira UnitedMosta
43%2 goals48%
Gzira UnitedMosta
17%3 goals26%
Gzira UnitedMosta
13%4 goals17%
Gzira UnitedMosta

* 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

22%BTTS at half-time26%
Gzira UnitedMosta
9%BTTS in both halves13%
Gzira UnitedMosta
26%Scored in both halves13%
Gzira UnitedMosta

BTTS and goal count

43%Min. 3 goals and BTTS30%
Gzira UnitedMosta
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%
Gzira UnitedMosta
60%BTTS - last 50%
Gzira UnitedMosta

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.

1st half

74%Min. 1 goal before half-time65%
Gzira UnitedMosta
39%Min. 2 goals before half-time30%
Gzira UnitedMosta
9%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Gzira UnitedMosta

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
Gzira UnitedMosta
43%Min. 2 goals after half-time48%
Gzira UnitedMosta
22%Min. 3 goals after half-time22%
Gzira UnitedMosta

Game halveswhen 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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.17 pts / game - Gzira United · 0.78 pts / game - Mosta

Gzira United - half-time state
26% leading39% draw35% trailing
Mosta - half-time state
9% leading52% draw39% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.17Points per game (1st half)0.78
Gzira UnitedMosta
0.57Goals scored (1st half)0.35
Gzira UnitedMosta
0.65Goals conceded (1st half)0.74
Gzira UnitedMosta
1.22Average goals (1st half)1.09
Gzira UnitedMosta
43%Clean sheet before half-time39%
Gzira UnitedMosta
61%No goal before half-time70%
Gzira UnitedMosta

After half-time (2nd half)

1.22Points per game (2nd half)1
Gzira UnitedMosta
0.78Goals scored (2nd half)0.57
Gzira UnitedMosta
0.87Goals conceded (2nd half)1.04
Gzira UnitedMosta
1.65Average goals (2nd half)1.61
Gzira UnitedMosta
52%Clean sheet after half-time43%
Gzira UnitedMosta
48%No goal after half-time61%
Gzira UnitedMosta

Gzira United - second-half results

26% W43% D30% L
27
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
28
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.17
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Mosta - second-half results

22% W35% D43% L
18
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-9
Goal difference (1st half)
23
Second-half points
-11
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.78
PPG before half-time
Lead holding189%

Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Gzira United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.80
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.61.2
Average goals per game1.01.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-1-3
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Mosta - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.200.80
Goals scored / game0.00.0
Goals allowed / game1.20.4
Average goals per game1.20.4
1 goal80%20%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet20%80%
No goal100%100%
Goal difference-6-2
Half-time: 0% leading - 20% draw - 80% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 80% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Gzira United
ScoredConceded
3
2
0-15
5
7
16-30
5
6
31-45
4
5
46-60
7
7
61-75
7
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Mosta
ScoredConceded
1
4
0-15
4
9
16-30
3
4
31-45
6
6
46-60
3
7
61-75
4
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.78
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.6 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
112%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
46%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+44%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
37%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
15%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 7 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Gzira United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.25
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
100%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
135%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.59
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

Mosta

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.45
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.42
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.17
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
81%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
132%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.54
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).

Teams vs league

Gzira UnitedLigaMosta
Average goals per game 2.872.49 2.70
Both teams scored 52%48% 39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 48%44% 43%
Clean sheets 26%31% 22%
Goal before half-time 74%68% 65%
Goal after half-time 70%73% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.49
Average goals per game
48%
Both teams scored
44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.35
Home goals / game
1.13
Away goals / game
+19%
Home attack advantage
+16%
Home defensive advantage
+8%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Other recorded players

Andrew Messina⚽ 1

Away team

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Gzira UnitedGoalAndrew Messina

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.

Joseph ScerriMatches officiated: 9
0.89Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 267%Home wins11%Draws22%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Gzira United's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Mosta. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Gzira United FC
1 : 0
Mosta FC
Mosta FC
3 : 4
Gzira United FC

FAQ

What was the result of Gzira United vs Mosta?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Gzira United 1:0 Mosta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Gzira United and Mosta?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gzira United won 2, Mosta won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Gzira United vs Mosta?

Gzira United score 1.35 goals per game on average and Mosta 0.91. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Gzira United's matches and 39% of Mosta's.

What form are Gzira United and Mosta in?

Over the last 5 games Gzira United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Mosta 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gzira United vs Mosta?

The statistical background for Gzira United vs Mosta — 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.