Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Naxxar Lions appear to be clear favorites for this match. Tarxien Rainbows are in disastrous home form with 0% home wins and 78% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts have scored only 0.56 goals on average per home game with a poor shot conversion rate (12%) and low xG (0.76). Naxxar Lions, despite average away results (23% wins), boast significantly better offensive efficiency with an average of 1.23 goals per away game and higher xG (1.42). The visitors also have better form in their last five matches (1.4 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the huge quality disparity, especially in the hosts' home performances, a Naxxar Lions victory is the most likely scenario.
Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tarxien Rainbows played against Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Tarxien Rainbows has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Naxxar Lions has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.87. Naxxar Lions scores 1.43 and allows 1.74. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Tarxien Rainbows's games and 61% of Naxxar Lions's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 61%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 0.96 per game. Tarxien Rainbows takes 6.3 shots per game, while Naxxar Lions takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Tarxien Rainbows leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tarxien Rainbows's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Naxxar Lions, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 appear to be clear favorites for this match. Tarxien Rainbows are in disastrous home form with 0% home wins and 78% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts have scored only 0.56 goals on average per home game with a poor shot conversion rate (12%) and low xG (0.76). Naxxar Lions, despite average away results (23% wins), boast significantly better offensive efficiency with an average of 1.23 goals per away game and higher xG (1.42). The visitors also have better form in their last five matches (1.4 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the huge quality disparity, especially in the hosts' home performances, a Naxxar Lions victory 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 | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.4 pts / game - Naxxar Lions
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 83% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.43 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Naxxar Lions is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.87 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.74 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
Naxxar Lions scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 23 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 - Naxxar Lions
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 74% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.7 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.22 pts / game - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 9%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Naxxar Lions
* 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 | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.65 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 44% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 31% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 69% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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 Tarxien Rainbows's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Naxxar Lions. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Tarxien Rainbows 1:2 Naxxar Lions. 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 Naxxar Lions?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Tarxien Rainbows won 1, Naxxar Lions won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions?
Tarxien Rainbows score 0.78 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.43. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Tarxien Rainbows's matches and 61% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Tarxien Rainbows and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Tarxien Rainbows have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions?
The statistical background for Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions — 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.