Malta - Maltese Premier LeagueData current as of 16 July 2026

Mosta vs Marsaxlokk: match statistics

Mosta crest
Mosta
1 : 2half-time 1:2
Marsaxlokk crest
Marsaxlokk
125%(6.00)
X30%(4.33)
245%(1.40)

Marsaxlokk presents significantly better form and results this season. The visitors have secured 11 wins with only 7 losses, while Mosta can boast only 4 wins and as many as 15 defeats. Form over the last five matches also favors the visitors—1.6 PPG compared to just 0.2 PPG for the hosts. Mosta loses 50% of home games and scores an average of only 1.17 goals, which, combined with failing to score in 42% of matches, indicates serious offensive problems. Marsaxlokk has a better away goal difference (-2 vs -7), a higher away win percentage (36%), and a solid defense with 36% clean sheets. All key statistics—from possession and shot efficiency to expected goals—point to an advantage for the visitors, making a Marsaxlokk victory the most likely scenario.

Mosta vs Marsaxlokk: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Mosta play Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 14:00. Final score: 1:2.

Current form

Mosta: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Marsaxlokk: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Mosta scores 1.03 and concedes 1.79 goals per match. Marsaxlokk scores 1.29 and concedes 1.18. League average: 2.51 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Mosta 48%, Marsaxlokk 62%. Over 2.5: Mosta 48%, Marsaxlokk 53%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.

xG, shots and style

Marsaxlokk has higher xG: 1.13 vs 1.08. Mosta: 7.0 shots per match, Marsaxlokk: 7.8.

Match halves

Mosta: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.55. Marsaxlokk: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.65.

Goals by minute

Mosta: 31-45+ (7 goals). Marsaxlokk: 31-45+ (10 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

1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.

Match description

Marsaxlokk presents significantly better form and results this season. The visitors have secured 11 wins with only 7 losses, while Mosta can boast only 4 wins and as many as 15 defeats. Form over the last five matches also favors the visitors—1.6 PPG compared to just 0.2 PPG for the hosts. Mosta loses 50% of home games and scores an average of only 1.17 goals, which, combined with failing to score in 42% of matches, indicates serious offensive problems. Marsaxlokk has a better away goal difference (-2 vs -7), a higher away win percentage (36%), and a solid defense with 36% clean sheets. All key statistics—from possession and shot efficiency to expected goals—point to an advantage for the visitors, making a Marsaxlokk victory the most likely scenario.

Half-by-half

1 : 2
1st half
0 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

41Possession (%)59
MostaMarsaxlokk
4Shots11
MostaMarsaxlokk
2Shots on target8
MostaMarsaxlokk
0.68xG1.66
MostaMarsaxlokk
3Corners8
MostaMarsaxlokk
39Dangerous attacks55
MostaMarsaxlokk
12Fouls12
MostaMarsaxlokk
1Cards2
MostaMarsaxlokk

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

1.03Goals scored / match1.29
MostaMarsaxlokk
1.79Goals conceded / match1.18
MostaMarsaxlokk
44%Average possession51%
MostaMarsaxlokk
3.03Shots on target / match3.79
MostaMarsaxlokk

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

6.97Shots per match7.85
MostaMarsaxlokk
3.03Shots on target3.79
MostaMarsaxlokk
14.8%Shot conversion16.5%
MostaMarsaxlokk
44%Possession51%
MostaMarsaxlokk
1.08xG for1.13
MostaMarsaxlokk
1.57xG against1.05
MostaMarsaxlokk

Shooting quality

Mosta: Counter-attackingMarsaxlokk: Efficient finishing
MostaMarsaxlokk
Accuracy (shots on target)43%48%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.150.14
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.34

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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Marsaxlokk is 80% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / match - Mosta · 1.8 pts / match - Marsaxlokk

Mosta
WDLDL
Season result split
18% W24% R58% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-8-19
0.79 pts / match · goal difference -25
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-6-8
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
LWWDL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.31Opponent xG: 1.60BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Marsaxlokk
WWWLL
Season result split
47% W24% R29% P
Season (W-D-L)
16-8-10
1.65 pts / match · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
6-4-6
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WDLWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 0.77Opponent xG: 0.84BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Marsaxlokk is 25% better for: goals scored per match.

1.03 goals / match - Mosta · 1.29 goals / match - Marsaxlokk

Marsaxlokk is 52% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.79 goals / match - Mosta · 1.18 goals / match - Marsaxlokk

Mosta scoring profile: strong

Mosta scores in 61% of matches (20 of 33 matches), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 34 matches).

Marsaxlokk scoring profile: very strong

Marsaxlokk scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while Mosta keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 33 matches).

34Goals scored (season)44
MostaMarsaxlokk
59Goals conceded (season)40
MostaMarsaxlokk
2.82Average goals in match2.47
MostaMarsaxlokk
5Goals scored (last 5)8
MostaMarsaxlokk
7Goals conceded (last 5)7
MostaMarsaxlokk

How often they score at least...

61%1 goal79%
MostaMarsaxlokk
33%2 goals38%
MostaMarsaxlokk
9%3 goals12%
MostaMarsaxlokk
0%4 goals0%
MostaMarsaxlokk

How often they concede at least...

85%1 goal74%
MostaMarsaxlokk
48%2 goals35%
MostaMarsaxlokk
21%3 goals9%
MostaMarsaxlokk
15%4 goals0%
MostaMarsaxlokk

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

27%BTTS at half-time26%
MostaMarsaxlokk
12%BTTS in both halves6%
MostaMarsaxlokk
21%Scored in both halves18%
MostaMarsaxlokk

BTTS and goal count

39%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
MostaMarsaxlokk
9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS3%
MostaMarsaxlokk
60%BTTS - last 580%
MostaMarsaxlokk

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.

1st half

73%Min. 1 goal before half-time62%
MostaMarsaxlokk
30%Min. 2 goals before half-time38%
MostaMarsaxlokk
18%Min. 3 goals before half-time21%
MostaMarsaxlokk

2nd half

79%Min. 1 goal after half-time76%
MostaMarsaxlokk
45%Min. 2 goals after half-time41%
MostaMarsaxlokk
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time6%
MostaMarsaxlokk

Match halveswhen 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 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.97 pts / match - Mosta · 1.41 pts / match - Marsaxlokk

Mosta - half-time state
18% leading42% draw39% trailing
Marsaxlokk - half-time state
32% leading44% draw24% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.97Points per match (1st half)1.41
MostaMarsaxlokk
0.48Goals scored (1st half)0.65
MostaMarsaxlokk
0.76Goals conceded (1st half)0.56
MostaMarsaxlokk
1.24Average goals (1st half)1.21
MostaMarsaxlokk
39%Clean sheet before half-time56%
MostaMarsaxlokk
61%No goal before half-time56%
MostaMarsaxlokk

After half-time (2nd half)

0.91Points per match (2nd half)1.38
MostaMarsaxlokk
0.55Goals scored (2nd half)0.65
MostaMarsaxlokk
1.03Goals conceded (2nd half)0.62
MostaMarsaxlokk
1.58Average goals (2nd half)1.26
MostaMarsaxlokk
39%Clean sheet after half-time53%
MostaMarsaxlokk
58%No goal after half-time47%
MostaMarsaxlokk

Mosta - second-half results

18% W36% R45% P
32
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
-9
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
-16
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.97
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 18%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Marsaxlokk - second-half results

32% W41% R26% P
48
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
47
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.41
PPG before half-time
Lead holding147%

Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Mosta - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.00
Goals scored / match0.40.6
Goals conceded / match0.60.8
Average goals in match1.01.4
1 goal100%80%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Marsaxlokk - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.20
Goals scored / match0.80.8
Goals conceded / match0.41.0
Average goals in match1.21.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+2-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Mosta
ScoredConceded
4
5
0-15
5
11
16-30
7
9
31-45
6
9
46-60
6
8
61-75
6
17
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.

Marsaxlokk
ScoredConceded
6
2
0-15
6
8
16-30
10
9
31-45
7
8
46-60
8
3
61-75
7
10
76-90

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.

* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.65
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.1 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
105%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
55%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+51%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
48%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Mosta

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.49
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.27
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.22
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
74%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
160%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.21
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Marsaxlokk

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
115%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
85%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.15
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
16% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
16%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

MostaLigaMarsaxlokk
Average goals in match 2.822.51 2.47
Both teams scored 48%51% 62%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 48%45% 53%
Clean sheets 15%29% 26%
Goal before half-time 73%66% 62%
Goal after half-time 79%74% 76%

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

2.51
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.39
Home goals / match
1.12
Away goals / match
+24%
Home attack advantage
+19%
Home defence advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Mosta 0 - 0 - 1 Marsaxlokk. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Marsaxlokk FC
3 : 1
Mosta FC

FAQ

What was the result of Mosta vs Marsaxlokk?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Mosta 1:2 Marsaxlokk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Mosta vs Marsaxlokk?

Mosta score 1.03 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.29. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Mosta's matches and 62% of Marsaxlokk's.

What form are Mosta and Marsaxlokk in?

Over the last 5 games Mosta have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

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

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.