Marsaxlokk vs Valletta: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a highly competitive rivalry. Marsaxlokk presents solid home form with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5), however, Valletta boasts a better away defense, conceding on average only 0.5 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in half of their away fixtures. Both teams have an identical points return in their last 5 matches (1.6 PPG) and similar xG metrics, suggesting comparable attacking potential. Valletta draws more frequently away from home (42% draws), and their recent form (DLDWW) shows stability. Considering the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' defensive solidity, a draw seems the most likely outcome, although Marsaxlokk holds a slight edge due to the home-field factor.
Marsaxlokk vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Marsaxlokk play Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 13 March 2026 at 01:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Marsaxlokk: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Valletta: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Marsaxlokk scores 1.29 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Valletta scores 1.21 and concedes 0.76. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Marsaxlokk 62%, Valletta 41%. Over 2.5: Marsaxlokk 53%, Valletta 26%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.13. Marsaxlokk: 7.8 shots per match, Valletta: 8.3.
Match halves
Marsaxlokk: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.65. Valletta: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
Marsaxlokk: 31-45+ (10 goals). Valletta: 46-60 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-0-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 33%.
Match description
Statistical analysis indicates a highly competitive rivalry. Marsaxlokk presents solid home form with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5), however, Valletta boasts a better away defense, conceding on average only 0.5 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in half of their away fixtures. Both teams have an identical points return in their last 5 matches (1.6 PPG) and similar xG metrics, suggesting comparable attacking potential. Valletta draws more frequently away from home (42% draws), and their recent form (DLDWW) shows stability. Considering the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' defensive solidity, a draw seems the most likely outcome, although Marsaxlokk holds a slight edge due to the home-field factor.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Marsaxlokk | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Marsaxlokk is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Marsaxlokk · 0.8 pts / match - Valletta
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 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - Marsaxlokk · 1.21 goals / match - Valletta
Valletta is 55% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - Marsaxlokk · 0.76 goals / match - Valletta
Marsaxlokk scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 38% (13 of 34 matches).
Valletta scores in 62% of matches (21 of 34 matches), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Marsaxlokk
Over / Under — Valletta
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Marsaxlokk
Valletta
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.47 | 2.51 | ▼ 1.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 51% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 45% | ▼ 26% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 29% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 66% | ▼ 41% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Marsaxlokk 1 - 0 - 2 Valletta. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Marsaxlokk vs Valletta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Marsaxlokk 1:1 Valletta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Marsaxlokk and Valletta?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Marsaxlokk won 1, Valletta won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Marsaxlokk vs Valletta?
Marsaxlokk score 1.29 goals per game on average and Valletta 1.21. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Marsaxlokk's matches and 41% of Valletta's.
What form are Marsaxlokk and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Marsaxlokk have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Valletta 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Marsaxlokk vs Valletta?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Marsaxlokk vs Valletta: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.