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
Game details
Marsaxlokk played against Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Marsaxlokk has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Valletta has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Marsaxlokk scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.04. Valletta scores 1.35 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Marsaxlokk's games and 38% of Valletta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 27%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.16 per game. Marsaxlokk takes 8.0 shots per game, while Valletta takes 8.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Marsaxlokk leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Valletta leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Marsaxlokk's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Valletta, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 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 49% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 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
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.
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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 | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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.
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.
Valletta is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Marsaxlokk · 1.35 goals / game - Valletta
Valletta is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Marsaxlokk · 0.65 goals / game - Valletta
Marsaxlokk scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 46% (12 of 26 meczów).
Valletta scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Marsaxlokk · 1.46 pts / game - Valletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Valletta
* 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 | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.23 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 49% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 46% | 43% | ▼ 27% |
| Clean sheets | • 31% | 30% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 67% | ▼ 42% |
| Goal after half-time | • 73% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Valletta. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
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 2 head-to-head matches Marsaxlokk won 0, Valletta won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Marsaxlokk vs Valletta?
Marsaxlokk score 1.19 goals per game on average and Valletta 1.35. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Marsaxlokk's matches and 38% of Valletta's.
What form are Marsaxlokk and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Marsaxlokk have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Valletta 2-2-1 (1.60 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.