Malta - Maltese Premier LeagueData current as of September 12, 2026

Valletta vs Floriana: match statistics

Valletta crest
Valletta
0 : 0half-time 0:0
Floriana crest
Floriana
130%(2.75)
X25%(2.95)
245%(2.50)

Floriana displays impressive away form with 100% efficiency (6 consecutive wins) and an average of just 0.33 goals conceded per away match. The visiting team has not lost any away game this season and maintains 67% clean sheets, indicating a solid defense. Valletta, despite decent home form (55% wins), has weaker offensive statistics (1.55 goals/match) compared to Floriana's 1.83 goals/match on the road. Both teams share identical form in the last 5 matches (2.2 PPG), however, Floriana's advantage in away matches and a better goal difference (+9 vs +8) speak in the visitors' favor. Considering all statistics, especially Floriana's perfect away record, I predict an away victory, although Valletta as the host may put up resistance.

Valletta vs Floriana: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Valletta played against Floriana in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 4, 2026. Final score: 0:0.

Recent form

Valletta has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Floriana has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Valletta scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 0.68. Floriana scores 1.63 and allows 0.89. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 42% of Valletta's games and 53% of Floriana's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 53%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.10 per game. Valletta takes 8.6 shots per game, while Floriana takes 7.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Valletta leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 1.05 goals per game after halftime. Floriana leads at halftime in 58% and scores 0.68 after halftime.

When the teams score

Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Floriana, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Maltese Premier League games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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

Floriana displays impressive away form with 100% efficiency (6 consecutive wins) and an average of just 0.33 goals conceded per away match. The visiting team has not lost any away game this season and maintains 67% clean sheets, indicating a solid defense. Valletta, despite decent home form (55% wins), has weaker offensive statistics (1.55 goals/match) compared to Floriana's 1.83 goals/match on the road. Both teams share identical form in the last 5 matches (2.2 PPG), however, Floriana's advantage in away matches and a better goal difference (+9 vs +8) speak in the visitors' favor. Considering all statistics, especially Floriana's perfect away record, I predict an away victory, although Valletta as the host may put up resistance.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

55Possession (%)45
VallettaFloriana
6Shots4
VallettaFloriana
3Shots on target1
VallettaFloriana
0.91xG0.44
VallettaFloriana
2Corners2
VallettaFloriana
43Dangerous attacks15
VallettaFloriana
12Fouls11
VallettaFloriana
2Cards2
VallettaFloriana

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.53Goals scored / game1.63
VallettaFloriana
0.68Goals allowed / game0.89
VallettaFloriana
48%Average possession50%
VallettaFloriana
3.26Shots on target / game3.16
VallettaFloriana

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8.63Shots per game7.21
VallettaFloriana
3.26Shots on target3.16
VallettaFloriana
17.7%Shot conversion22.6%
VallettaFloriana
48%Possession50%
VallettaFloriana
1.32xG for1.1
VallettaFloriana
1.01xG against1.12
VallettaFloriana

Shooting quality

Valletta: Efficient finishingFloriana: Efficient finishing
VallettaFloriana
Accuracy (shots on target)38%44%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.150.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.470.52

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Valletta is 10% better for: last-5 form.

2.2 pts / game - Valletta · 2 pts / game - Floriana

Valletta
WDWDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
53% W32% D16% L
Season (W-D-L)
10-6-3
1.89 pts / game · goal difference +16
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-3-2
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
LWWDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.15Opponent xG: 0.88BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%
Floriana
LDWWW
Season result split
68% W16% D16% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-3-3
2.21 pts / game · goal difference +14
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
6-0-0
Last 5 away
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.46Opponent xG: 1.11BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

Floriana is 7% better for: goals scored per game.

1.53 goals / game - Valletta · 1.63 goals / game - Floriana

Valletta is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.68 goals / game - Valletta · 0.89 goals / game - Floriana

Valletta scoring profile: strong

Valletta scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Floriana keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 meczów).

Floriana scoring profile: strong

Floriana scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 47% (9 of 19 meczów).

29Goals scored (season)31
VallettaFloriana
13Goals conceded (season)17
VallettaFloriana
2.21Average goals per game2.53
VallettaFloriana
11Goals scored (last 5)8
VallettaFloriana
2Goals conceded (last 5)4
VallettaFloriana

How often they score at least...

74%1 goal84%
VallettaFloriana
37%2 goals58%
VallettaFloriana
21%3 goals21%
VallettaFloriana
16%4 goals0%
VallettaFloriana

How often they concede at least...

53%1 goal63%
VallettaFloriana
16%2 goals21%
VallettaFloriana
0%3 goals5%
VallettaFloriana
0%4 goals0%
VallettaFloriana

* 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.

49%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time21%
VallettaFloriana
0%BTTS in both halves5%
VallettaFloriana
16%Scored in both halves37%
VallettaFloriana

BTTS and goal count

26%Min. 3 goals and BTTS47%
VallettaFloriana
5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
VallettaFloriana
20%BTTS - last 540%
VallettaFloriana

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.

1st half

47%Min. 1 goal before half-time84%
VallettaFloriana
21%Min. 2 goals before half-time42%
VallettaFloriana
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
VallettaFloriana

2nd half

63%Min. 1 goal after half-time63%
VallettaFloriana
47%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%
VallettaFloriana
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
VallettaFloriana

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Floriana is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.42 pts / game - Valletta · 2.05 pts / game - Floriana

Valletta - half-time state
26% leading63% draw11% trailing
Floriana - half-time state
58% leading32% draw11% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.42Points per game (1st half)2.05
VallettaFloriana
0.47Goals scored (1st half)0.95
VallettaFloriana
0.26Goals conceded (1st half)0.37
VallettaFloriana
0.74Average goals (1st half)1.32
VallettaFloriana
79%Clean sheet before half-time68%
VallettaFloriana
58%No goal before half-time26%
VallettaFloriana

After half-time (2nd half)

1.58Points per game (2nd half)1.37
VallettaFloriana
1.05Goals scored (2nd half)0.68
VallettaFloriana
0.42Goals conceded (2nd half)0.53
VallettaFloriana
1.47Average goals (2nd half)1.21
VallettaFloriana
68%Clean sheet after half-time58%
VallettaFloriana
53%No goal after half-time53%
VallettaFloriana

Valletta - second-half results

37% W47% D16% L
27
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
+12
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.42
PPG before half-time
Lead holding204%

Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Floriana - second-half results

26% W58% D16% L
39
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
+11
Goal difference (1st half)
26
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.05
PPG before half-time
Lead holding117%

Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Valletta - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.80
Goals scored / game0.81.4
Goals allowed / game0.40.0
Average goals per game1.21.4
1 goal60%40%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet80%100%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+2+7
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Floriana - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.202.00
Goals scored / game0.41.2
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game0.81.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference0+4
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Valletta
ScoredConceded
3
1
0-15
0
1
16-30
6
3
31-45
5
2
46-60
5
3
61-75
10
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.

Floriana
ScoredConceded
4
4
0-15
9
1
16-30
5
2
31-45
5
4
46-60
3
1
61-75
5
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.37
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
91%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-58%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Valletta

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.31
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.54
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-11.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.33
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
106%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
58%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.31
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
34% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
34%

Floriana

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.02
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.76
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.53
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.23
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
139%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
62%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.21
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
16% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
16%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).

Teams vs league

VallettaLigaFloriana
Average goals per game 2.212.61 2.53
Both teams scored 42%49% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 32%46% 53%
Clean sheets 47%29% 37%
Goal before half-time 47%70% 84%
Goal after half-time 63%75% 63%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.61
Average goals per game
49%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.44
Home goals / game
1.17
Away goals / game
+23%
Home attack advantage
+19%
Home defensive advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. FlorianaYellow cardIago Pereira Mendonça
  2. VallettaYellow cardAhmed Adebayo Basher
  3. VallettaSubstitutionOn: Jackson David Usuga MendonzaOff: Yannick Yankam
  4. FlorianaYellow cardAlen Kurtalić
  5. VallettaSubstitutionOn: Mattias EllulOff: Shaft Brewer
  6. FlorianaSubstitutionOn: Charles William M'MombwaOff: Dunstan Vella
  7. VallettaYellow cardSava Radić

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.

Fyodor ZammitMatches officiated: 13
2.38Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 223%Home wins62%Draws15%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Valletta's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Floriana. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Floriana FC
0 : 0
Valletta FC
Floriana FC
0 : 2
Valletta FC

FAQ

What was the result of Valletta vs Floriana?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 0:0 Floriana. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Valletta and Floriana?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Valletta won 1, Floriana won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Floriana?

Valletta score 1.53 goals per game on average and Floriana 1.63. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Valletta's matches and 53% of Floriana's.

What form are Valletta and Floriana in?

Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Floriana 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Floriana?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valletta vs Floriana: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.