Pulau Pinang vs Melaka: match statistics
Pulau Pinang performs significantly better than Melaka, as evidenced by a direct comparison of key statistics. The hosts boast superior offensive efficiency in home matches (averaging 1.0 goals per match with an xG of 1.78) compared to the visitors on the road (0.43 goals with an xG of 0.85). Melaka remains winless away this season (0% win rate), conceding an average of 3 goals per match and failing to earn points in 57% of fixtures. Despite struggling for form, Pulau Pinang wins 29% of home games and holds the advantage in possession (51% vs 40%). The goal difference disparity is telling: -6 for the hosts at home versus -18 for the visitors away. Given the poor disposition of both sides, this gives Pulau Pinang a solid chance of securing a victory on home soil.
Pulau Pinang vs Melaka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pulau Pinang played against Melaka in Super League (Malaysia). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Recent form
Pulau Pinang has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Melaka has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Pulau Pinang scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Melaka scores 0.50 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 3.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Pulau Pinang's games and 33% of Melaka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 50%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pulau Pinang has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.05 per game. Pulau Pinang takes 14.8 shots per game, while Melaka takes 9.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Pulau Pinang leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Melaka leads at halftime in 8% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pulau Pinang's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Melaka, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Super League games average 3.36 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Pulau Pinang performs significantly better than Melaka, as evidenced by a direct comparison of key statistics. The hosts boast superior offensive efficiency in home matches (averaging 1.0 goals per match with an xG of 1.78) compared to the visitors on the road (0.43 goals with an xG of 0.85). Melaka remains winless away this season (0% win rate), conceding an average of 3 goals per match and failing to earn points in 57% of fixtures. Despite struggling for form, Pulau Pinang wins 29% of home games and holds the advantage in possession (51% vs 40%). The goal difference disparity is telling: -6 for the hosts at home versus -18 for the visitors away. Given the poor disposition of both sides, this gives Pulau Pinang a solid chance of securing a victory on home soil.
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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
| Pulau Pinang | Melaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.19 |
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.
Pulau Pinang is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Pulau Pinang · 0.6 pts / game - Melaka
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.
Pulau Pinang is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Pulau Pinang · 0.5 goals / game - Melaka
Pulau Pinang is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Pulau Pinang · 2.33 goals / game - Melaka
Pulau Pinang scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 meczów), while Melaka keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 meczów).
Melaka scores in 42% of games (5 of 12 meczów), while Pulau Pinang keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 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 - Pulau Pinang
Over / Under - Melaka
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.
Pulau Pinang is 193% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - Pulau Pinang · 0.42 pts / game - Melaka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pulau Pinang - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Melaka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 8%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -3 |
* 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 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (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
Pulau Pinang
Melaka
* 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 (Super League).
Teams vs league
| Pulau Pinang | Liga | Melaka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.00 | 3.36 | ▼ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 84% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Pulau Pinang's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Melaka. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pulau Pinang vs Melaka?
The Super League match finished Pulau Pinang 5:0 Melaka. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pulau Pinang vs Melaka?
Pulau Pinang score 1.00 goals per game on average and Melaka 0.50. The Super League average is 3.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Pulau Pinang's matches and 33% of Melaka's.
What form are Pulau Pinang and Melaka in?
Over the last 5 games Pulau Pinang have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Melaka 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pulau Pinang vs Melaka?
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.