Valletta vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Valletta displays solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts have averaged 2.2 points per match over their last 5 games overall, remaining undefeated in any of their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws). Naxxar Lions, despite good recent overall form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), records poor away results with a 55% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-5). Valletta's defense is also key, conceding only 0.7 goals on average in home matches, while Naxxar Lions concede an average of 1.73 goals away. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.25 vs 0.94 at home), suggesting their advantage in creating chances. Taking all these factors into account, Valletta holds a clear advantage, although the visitors' recent good form and their ball possession (53%) could make the match more balanced than Naxxar Lions' away statistics suggest.
Valletta vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valletta played against Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Valletta has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Naxxar Lions has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Valletta scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 0.61. Naxxar Lions scores 1.17 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Valletta's games and 61% of Naxxar Lions's. The Over 2.5 rates are 28% and 56%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.30 per game. Valletta takes 8.6 shots per game, while Naxxar Lions takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Valletta leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.94 goals per game after halftime. Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Naxxar Lions, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws 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
Valletta displays solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts have averaged 2.2 points per match over their last 5 games overall, remaining undefeated in any of their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws). Naxxar Lions, despite good recent overall form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), records poor away results with a 55% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-5). Valletta's defense is also key, conceding only 0.7 goals on average in home matches, while Naxxar Lions concede an average of 1.73 goals away. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.25 vs 0.94 at home), suggesting their advantage in creating chances. Taking all these factors into account, Valletta holds a clear advantage, although the visitors' recent good form and their ball possession (53%) could make the match more balanced than Naxxar Lions' away statistics suggest.
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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 | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.28 |
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 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Valletta · 2.4 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.
Valletta is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.39 goals / game - Valletta · 1.17 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Valletta is 164% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.61 goals / game - Valletta · 1.61 goals / game - Naxxar Lions
Valletta scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).
Naxxar Lions scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 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 - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Valletta · 1 pts / game - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
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
| Valletta | Liga | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 50% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 28% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 44% | 70% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Naxxar Lions. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 4:2 Naxxar Lions. 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 Naxxar Lions?
Valletta score 1.39 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.17. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Valletta's matches and 61% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Valletta and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Naxxar Lions?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valletta vs Naxxar Lions: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.