Valletta vs Birkirkara: match statistics
Valletta displays decidedly better home form with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) compared to Birkirkara, who have only a 20% win rate on the road and a negative balance (-5). The hosts have won two of their last five matches, while the visitors have recorded only one victory in that period, conceding as many as 13 goals. Valletta dominates in terms of xG (1.49 vs 0.94) and shooting efficiency (16% vs 25% with a significantly higher number of attempts). Birkirkara fails to score in a high 40% of their away matches, which further favors the hosts. Average possession (52% vs 48%) and Valletta's better defensive organization (0.88 goals conceded per home match) suggest a controlled victory for the hosts.
Valletta vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valletta played against Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 7, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Valletta has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Birkirkara has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Valletta scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 0.79. Birkirkara scores 1.00 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Valletta's games and 29% of Birkirkara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 36%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 0.93 per game. Valletta takes 8.8 shots per game, while Birkirkara takes 4.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Valletta leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Birkirkara leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.36 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Birkirkara, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% 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 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Valletta displays decidedly better home form with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) compared to Birkirkara, who have only a 20% win rate on the road and a negative balance (-5). The hosts have won two of their last five matches, while the visitors have recorded only one victory in that period, conceding as many as 13 goals. Valletta dominates in terms of xG (1.49 vs 0.94) and shooting efficiency (16% vs 25% with a significantly higher number of attempts). Birkirkara fails to score in a high 40% of their away matches, which further favors the hosts. Average possession (52% vs 48%) and Valletta's better defensive organization (0.88 goals conceded per home match) suggest a controlled victory for the hosts.
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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
| Valletta | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.40 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Valletta · 0.6 pts / game - Birkirkara
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 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Valletta · 1 goals / game - Birkirkara
Valletta is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.79 goals / game - Valletta · 1.29 goals / game - Birkirkara
Valletta scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 50% (7 of 14 meczów).
Birkirkara scores in 57% of games (8 of 14 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 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 - Birkirkara
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.
Birkirkara is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Valletta · 1.57 pts / game - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
* 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 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Valletta
Birkirkara
* 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 | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.07 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 43% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 26% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 57% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Valletta's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Birkirkara. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Birkirkara?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 2:0 Birkirkara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Birkirkara?
Valletta score 1.29 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.00. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Valletta's matches and 29% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Valletta and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Birkirkara 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Birkirkara?
The statistical background for Valletta vs Birkirkara — 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.