Valletta vs Balzan: match statistics
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Valletta vs Balzan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valletta plays Balzan in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game is scheduled for September 13, 2026. Venue: MFA Centenary Stadium.
Recent form
Valletta has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.25 points per game. Balzan has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Valletta scores 2.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Balzan scores 1.75 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Valletta's games and 75% of Balzan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 75%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Balzan has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.46 per game. Valletta takes 10.0 shots per game, while Balzan takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Valletta leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 2.00 goals per game after halftime. Balzan leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Balzan, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Valletta | Balzan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 64% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.25 |
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.
Valletta is 29% better for: last-5 form.
2.25 pts / game - Valletta · 1.75 pts / game - Balzan
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.
Valletta is 43% better for: goals scored per game.
2.5 goals / game - Valletta · 1.75 goals / game - Balzan
Valletta scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Balzan keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
Balzan scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 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 - Valletta
Over / Under - Balzan
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Balzan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 75% |
| No goal | 75% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* 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 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). 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
Valletta
Balzan
* 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
| Valletta | Liga | Balzan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.70 | • 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 48% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Valletta and Balzan play?
Valletta face Balzan on September 13, 2026 in Maltese Premier League at MFA Centenary Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Balzan?
Valletta score 2.50 goals per game on average and Balzan 1.75. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Valletta's matches and 75% of Balzan's.
What form are Valletta and Balzan in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 3-0-1 record (2.25 points per game) and Balzan 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Balzan?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valletta vs Balzan: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.