Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United: match statistics
Gzira United holds a clear advantage in this matchup. Tarxien Rainbows have a disastrous home record with a 0% win rate and as high as 75% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts score an average of just 0.5 goals per match at home, while conceding 1.88 goals. Gzira United, despite their weaker away form (10% wins), shows significantly better overall statistics with 8 wins this season and solid form in their last five matches (3 wins). The visitors boast twice the scoring efficiency in away matches (1 vs 0.5 goals) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the hosts' dramatic weakness and Gzira's better form in recent matches, an away win is the most likely scenario.
Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tarxien Rainbows played against Gzira United in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Tarxien Rainbows has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Gzira United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.83 goals per game and allows 1.83. Gzira United scores 1.44 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Tarxien Rainbows's games and 50% of Gzira United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 44%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gzira United has the higher season xG average, 1.13 to 0.82 per game. Tarxien Rainbows takes 5.4 shots per game, while Gzira United takes 7.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Tarxien Rainbows leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Gzira United leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tarxien Rainbows's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Gzira United, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 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 51% of games, and 45% 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
Gzira United holds a clear advantage in this matchup. Tarxien Rainbows have a disastrous home record with a 0% win rate and as high as 75% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts score an average of just 0.5 goals per match at home, while conceding 1.88 goals. Gzira United, despite their weaker away form (10% wins), shows significantly better overall statistics with 8 wins this season and solid form in their last five matches (3 wins). The visitors boast twice the scoring efficiency in away matches (1 vs 0.5 goals) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the hosts' dramatic weakness and Gzira's better form in recent matches, an away win is the most likely scenario.
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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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.43 |
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.
Gzira United is 800% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.8 pts / game - Gzira United
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 73% better for: goals scored per game.
0.83 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.44 goals / game - Gzira United
Gzira United is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.44 goals / game - Gzira United
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Gzira United scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 18 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 - Tarxien Rainbows
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 82% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.22 pts / game - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 6%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 44%. 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 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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
Tarxien Rainbows
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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Liga | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 45% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 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 Tarxien Rainbows'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 Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Tarxien Rainbows 1:2 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 Tarxien Rainbows and Gzira United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Tarxien Rainbows 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 Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United?
Tarxien Rainbows score 0.83 goals per game on average and Gzira United 1.44. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Tarxien Rainbows's matches and 50% of Gzira United's.
What form are Tarxien Rainbows and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Tarxien Rainbows have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Gzira United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United?
The statistical background for Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.