Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Marsaxlokk are showing impressive home form with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) at their home ground. In their last five matches, the hosts have earned 2.0 points per game, winning three matches, which confirms their solid form. Naxxar Lions, despite a good recent run (2.2 PPG), have very poor away statistics – only a 29% win rate and a negative goal difference (-10) on the road, conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The hosts are significantly more effective in home conditions, which, combined with the visitors' weak defense, gives them a clear advantage. A key factor is also the 30% clean sheets for Marsaxlokk at home compared to only 7% for Naxxar away, suggesting the visitors' difficulties in breaking down the hosts' defense.
Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Marsaxlokk played against Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Marsaxlokk has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Naxxar Lions has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Marsaxlokk scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.04. Naxxar Lions scores 1.40 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Marsaxlokk's games and 60% of Naxxar Lions's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 60%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.14 per game. Marsaxlokk takes 7.8 shots per game, while Naxxar Lions takes 9.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Marsaxlokk leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Marsaxlokk's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Naxxar Lions, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 48% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Marsaxlokk are showing impressive home form with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) at their home ground. In their last five matches, the hosts have earned 2.0 points per game, winning three matches, which confirms their solid form. Naxxar Lions, despite a good recent run (2.2 PPG), have very poor away statistics – only a 29% win rate and a negative goal difference (-10) on the road, conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The hosts are significantly more effective in home conditions, which, combined with the visitors' weak defense, gives them a clear advantage. A key factor is also the 30% clean sheets for Marsaxlokk at home compared to only 7% for Naxxar away, suggesting the visitors' difficulties in breaking down the hosts' defense.
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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
| Marsaxlokk | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Marsaxlokk · 1.6 pts / game - Naxxar Lions
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.
Naxxar Lions is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Marsaxlokk · 1.4 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Marsaxlokk is 58% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Marsaxlokk · 1.64 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Marsaxlokk scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Naxxar Lions scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 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 - Marsaxlokk
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.
Marsaxlokk is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Marsaxlokk · 1.2 pts / game - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). 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
Marsaxlokk
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
| Marsaxlokk | Liga | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 43% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 30% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 66% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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 Marsaxlokk's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Naxxar Lions. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Marsaxlokk 1:1 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 Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions?
Marsaxlokk score 1.20 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.40. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Marsaxlokk's matches and 60% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Marsaxlokk and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Marsaxlokk have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions?
The statistical background for Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions — 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.