Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced contest between two of the league's weaker teams. Naxxar Lions have a catastrophic home record with 0% wins and 80% losses; however, their recent overall form (3 wins in the last 5 matches) offers hope for improvement. Tarxien Rainbows present slightly better efficiency away (14% wins, 29% draws) and a higher average of goals scored (1.29 vs 0.8) but also struggle with defensive issues. A key factor is the similar goal difference for both teams and the fact that neither has kept a clean sheet in their matches. Given the hosts' poor home form but recent uptick in results, combined with the visitors' instability on the road, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Naxxar Lions played against Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Naxxar Lions has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Tarxien Rainbows has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Naxxar Lions scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.67. Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.87 and allows 1.87. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Naxxar Lions's games and 60% of Tarxien Rainbows's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 53%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 0.76 per game. Naxxar Lions takes 8.8 shots per game, while Tarxien Rainbows takes 5.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Tarxien Rainbows leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Naxxar Lions's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Tarxien Rainbows, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.59 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 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
Statistical analysis points to a balanced contest between two of the league's weaker teams. Naxxar Lions have a catastrophic home record with 0% wins and 80% losses; however, their recent overall form (3 wins in the last 5 matches) offers hope for improvement. Tarxien Rainbows present slightly better efficiency away (14% wins, 29% draws) and a higher average of goals scored (1.29 vs 0.8) but also struggle with defensive issues. A key factor is the similar goal difference for both teams and the fact that neither has kept a clean sheet in their matches. Given the hosts' poor home form but recent uptick in results, combined with the visitors' instability on the road, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this encounter.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.52 |
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 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Naxxar Lions · 0.4 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.
Naxxar Lions is 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Naxxar Lions · 0.87 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.87 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions scores in 67% of games (10 of 15 meczów), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 15 meczów).
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 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 - 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.
Naxxar Lions is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.87 pts / game - Naxxar Lions · 0.73 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 7%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
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
| Naxxar Lions | Liga | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 42% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
Head-to-head
Record from Naxxar Lions's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Tarxien Rainbows. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 1:0 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 Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Naxxar Lions score 1.13 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 0.87. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 60% of Tarxien Rainbows's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Tarxien Rainbows in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.