Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics
Valletta are the clear favorites for this match. The hosts are showing solid home form with a 46% win rate at their ground and a positive goal difference of +7. In their last five matches, they have averaged 1.6 points per game, confirming their consistency. Tarxien Rainbows are the weakest team in the league, with just a 14% away win rate and a disastrous away goal difference of -13. The visitors are characterized by a very high loss percentage (64%) and concede an average of 1.86 goals per away match. Valletta boast superior statistics in all key categories: shot accuracy (17% vs 13%), ball possession (52% vs 48%), and expected goals (1.23 vs 1.06). Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of play and Tarxien Rainbows' poor away form, a Valletta victory is the most likely outcome.
Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valletta played against Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Valletta has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Tarxien Rainbows has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Valletta scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 0.64. Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.80 and allows 1.84. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Valletta's games and 60% of Tarxien Rainbows's. The Over 2.5 rates are 24% and 52%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 0.93 per game. Valletta takes 8.2 shots per game, while Tarxien Rainbows takes 6.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Valletta leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Tarxien Rainbows leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Tarxien Rainbows, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 48% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 are the clear favorites for this match. The hosts are showing solid home form with a 46% win rate at their ground and a positive goal difference of +7. In their last five matches, they have averaged 1.6 points per game, confirming their consistency. Tarxien Rainbows are the weakest team in the league, with just a 14% away win rate and a disastrous away goal difference of -13. The visitors are characterized by a very high loss percentage (64%) and concede an average of 1.86 goals per away match. Valletta boast superior statistics in all key categories: shot accuracy (17% vs 13%), ball possession (52% vs 48%), and expected goals (1.23 vs 1.06). Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of play and Tarxien Rainbows' poor away form, a Valletta victory is the most likely outcome.
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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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.34 |
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.
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 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.28 goals / game - Valletta · 0.8 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta is 188% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.64 goals / game - Valletta · 1.84 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 25 meczów).
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 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 - Tarxien Rainbows
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 94% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Valletta · 0.72 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 8%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Tarxien Rainbows
* 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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.92 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 43% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 31% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 66% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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.
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 Valletta's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Tarxien Rainbows. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 3:1 Tarxien Rainbows. 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 Tarxien Rainbows?
Valletta score 1.28 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 0.80. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Valletta's matches and 60% of Tarxien Rainbows's.
What form are Valletta and Tarxien Rainbows in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.