Marsaxlokk vs Birkirkara: match statistics
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Marsaxlokk vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Marsaxlokk plays Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game is scheduled for October 16, 2026. Venue: Infetti Ground.
Recent form
Marsaxlokk has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Birkirkara has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Marsaxlokk scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.43. Birkirkara scores 1.29 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 86% of Marsaxlokk's games and 29% of Birkirkara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 29%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.42 per game. Marsaxlokk takes 10.7 shots per game, while Birkirkara takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Marsaxlokk leads at halftime in 71% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Birkirkara leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Marsaxlokk's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Birkirkara, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Marsaxlokk | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.31 |
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.
Marsaxlokk is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Marsaxlokk · 0.8 pts / game - Birkirkara
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.
Marsaxlokk is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.86 goals / game - Marsaxlokk · 1.29 goals / game - Birkirkara
Birkirkara is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Marsaxlokk · 0.86 goals / game - Birkirkara
Marsaxlokk scores in 100% of games (7 of 7 games), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
Birkirkara scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 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 - Marsaxlokk
Over / Under - Birkirkara
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.
Marsaxlokk is 143% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.43 pts / game - Marsaxlokk · 1 pts / game - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 71% of games and wins 57%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Marsaxlokk
Birkirkara
* 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
| Marsaxlokk | Liga | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.29 | 2.71 | ▼ 2.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 86% | 55% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 50% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 25% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 86% | • 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Marsaxlokk's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Birkirkara. Games average 1.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Marsaxlokk and Birkirkara play?
Marsaxlokk face Birkirkara on October 16, 2026 in Maltese Premier League at Infetti Ground. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Marsaxlokk and Birkirkara?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Marsaxlokk won 2, Birkirkara won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Marsaxlokk vs Birkirkara?
Marsaxlokk score 1.86 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.29. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 86% of Marsaxlokk's matches and 29% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Marsaxlokk and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Marsaxlokk have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Birkirkara 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Marsaxlokk vs Birkirkara?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.