Mosta vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics
Mosta performs significantly better at home, averaging 1.71 goals per match with a neutral goal difference. Tarxien Rainbows exhibit poor away form with a 67% loss rate and have failed to keep a single clean sheet, conceding an average of 1.83 goals. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.26 vs 0.96), suggesting superior offensive efficiency. Although Mosta has won only 14% of their home games, their recent form (wldld) surpasses that of the visitors (ldllw). Considering the home advantage and Tarxien's defensive frailty on the road, a home victory is expected, though a draw cannot be ruled out given Mosta's high home draw rate (43%).
Mosta vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mosta played against Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 8, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Mosta has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Tarxien Rainbows has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Mosta scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.71. Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.79 and allows 1.86. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Mosta's games and 57% of Tarxien Rainbows's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 50%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Mosta has the higher season xG average, 1.04 to 0.77 per game. Mosta takes 6.6 shots per game, while Tarxien Rainbows takes 5.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Mosta leads at halftime in 7% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Tarxien Rainbows leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mosta's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Tarxien Rainbows, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 42% 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
Mosta performs significantly better at home, averaging 1.71 goals per match with a neutral goal difference. Tarxien Rainbows exhibit poor away form with a 67% loss rate and have failed to keep a single clean sheet, conceding an average of 1.83 goals. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.26 vs 0.96), suggesting superior offensive efficiency. Although Mosta has won only 14% of their home games, their recent form (wldld) surpasses that of the visitors (ldllw). Considering the home advantage and Tarxien's defensive frailty on the road, a home victory is expected, though a draw cannot be ruled out given Mosta's high home draw rate (43%).
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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
| Mosta | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.48 |
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.
Mosta is 600% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Mosta · 0.2 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows
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.
Mosta is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Mosta · 0.79 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Mosta · 1.86 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta scores in 71% of games (10 of 14 meczów), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 14 meczów).
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 57% of games (8 of 14 meczów), while Mosta keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 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 - Mosta
Over / Under - Tarxien Rainbows
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.
Mosta is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Mosta · 0.79 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mosta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 7% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 7%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Mosta
Tarxien Rainbows
* 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
| Mosta | Liga | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.86 | 2.61 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 43% | 42% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 73% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Mosta's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Tarxien Rainbows. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Mosta vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Mosta 1:2 Tarxien Rainbows. 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 Tarxien Rainbows?
Mosta score 1.14 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 0.79. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Mosta's matches and 57% of Tarxien Rainbows's.
What form are Mosta and Tarxien Rainbows in?
Over the last 5 games Mosta have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mosta vs Tarxien Rainbows?
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.