Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara: match statistics
Naxxar Lions are in significantly better home form with a 40% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) at their home ground. The hosts have collected an impressive 10 points (2 PPG) in their last five matches, winning three games. Birkirkara, on the other hand, have a very poor away record – just 14% wins, a negative goal difference (-10), and a concerning 50% of away matches without scoring. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.33 vs 1.03), and the difference in average goals scored at home (1.7) and by the visitors away (0.86) is significant. Although Birkirkara have better possession (49% vs 46%), their lack of efficiency in finishing and a series of poor away results (57% defeats) indicate an advantage for Naxxar Lions in this encounter.
Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Naxxar Lions played against Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Naxxar Lions has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Birkirkara has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Naxxar Lions scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.71. Birkirkara scores 1.04 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Naxxar Lions's games and 25% of Birkirkara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 38%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 0.96 per game. Naxxar Lions takes 9.6 shots per game, while Birkirkara takes 5.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Birkirkara leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
Naxxar Lions's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Birkirkara, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 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, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Naxxar Lions are in significantly better home form with a 40% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) at their home ground. The hosts have collected an impressive 10 points (2 PPG) in their last five matches, winning three games. Birkirkara, on the other hand, have a very poor away record – just 14% wins, a negative goal difference (-10), and a concerning 50% of away matches without scoring. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.33 vs 1.03), and the difference in average goals scored at home (1.7) and by the visitors away (0.86) is significant. Although Birkirkara have better possession (49% vs 46%), their lack of efficiency in finishing and a series of poor away results (57% defeats) indicate an advantage for Naxxar Lions in this encounter.
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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
| Naxxar Lions | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
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.
Naxxar Lions is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.6 pts / game - Birkirkara
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 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.04 goals / game - Birkirkara
Birkirkara is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.21 goals / game - Birkirkara
Naxxar Lions scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 meczów).
Birkirkara scores in 54% of games (13 of 24 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - Naxxar Lions
Over / Under - Birkirkara
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.
Birkirkara is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.42 pts / game - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 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 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Naxxar Lions
Birkirkara
* 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
| Naxxar Lions | Liga | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.17 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 49% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 30% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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 Naxxar Lions's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Birkirkara. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 0:0 Birkirkara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara?
Naxxar Lions score 1.46 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.04. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 25% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Birkirkara 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara?
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.