Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United: match statistics
Naxxar Lions presents solid home form with 33% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per match in home games, with 15% efficiency and a decent xG of 1.31. Gzira United, on the other hand, has poor results on the road – only 18% wins, a negative goal difference (-9), and high goal concession (averaging 1.91 per match). The visitors fail to score in as many as 45% of away matches, which, given their low xG (0.97), suggests offensive problems. The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (PPG 1.4), however, the home advantage and better statistics for Naxxar Lions at home speak in their favor. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the hosts, although a draw is also a realistic scenario due to the low efficiency of both teams.
Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Naxxar Lions played against Gzira United in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Naxxar Lions has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Gzira United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Naxxar Lions scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.73. Gzira United scores 1.32 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Naxxar Lions's games and 50% of Gzira United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 45%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.09 per game. Naxxar Lions takes 9.4 shots per game, while Gzira United takes 7.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Gzira United leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Naxxar Lions's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Gzira United, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 44% 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 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 presents solid home form with 33% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per match in home games, with 15% efficiency and a decent xG of 1.31. Gzira United, on the other hand, has poor results on the road – only 18% wins, a negative goal difference (-9), and high goal concession (averaging 1.91 per match). The visitors fail to score in as many as 45% of away matches, which, given their low xG (0.97), suggests offensive problems. The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (PPG 1.4), however, the home advantage and better statistics for Naxxar Lions at home speak in their favor. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the hosts, although a draw is also a realistic scenario due to the low efficiency of both teams.
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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 | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
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.
Gzira United is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.73 goals / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.41 goals / game - Gzira United
Naxxar Lions scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Gzira United scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 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 - Gzira United
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.
Gzira United is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.23 pts / game - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Gzira United
* 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 | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.05 | 2.51 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 44% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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
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 2 losses against Gzira United. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 4:2 Gzira United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Naxxar Lions and Gzira United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Naxxar Lions won 0, Gzira United won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United?
Naxxar Lions score 1.32 goals per game on average and Gzira United 1.32. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 50% of Gzira United's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Gzira United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.