Zabbar St. Patrick vs Valletta: match statistics
Valletta clearly dominates in this clash in terms of all key statistics. The visitors have an impressive record of 50% wins away and a positive goal difference of +9, while Zabbar St. Patrick wins barely 10% of matches at home with a negative balance of -7. The form of both teams also speaks in favor of Valletta – 2.0 points per match in the last five fixtures versus just 0.4 points for the hosts. Valletta scores an average of 1.4 goals away and concedes only 0.5 goals, which, given Zabbar's weak defense (averaging 1.7 goals conceded at home), gives the visitors a clear advantage. Additionally, xG indicators confirm Valletta's qualitative superiority (1.24 xG For vs 0.95 xG For for the hosts), and the visitors' 50% clean sheets away constitute an additional asset. Taking all data into account, a victory for Valletta is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
Zabbar St. Patrick vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Zabbar St. Patrick play Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 17 February 2026 at 18:30. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Zabbar St. Patrick: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Valletta: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Zabbar St. Patrick scores 1.32 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Valletta scores 1.21 and concedes 0.76. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Zabbar St. Patrick 59%, Valletta 41%. Over 2.5: Zabbar St. Patrick 47%, Valletta 26%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.09. Zabbar St. Patrick: 7.5 shots per match, Valletta: 8.3.
Match halves
Zabbar St. Patrick: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.71. Valletta: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
Zabbar St. Patrick: 31-45+ (11 goals). Valletta: 46-60 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Valletta clearly dominates in this clash in terms of all key statistics. The visitors have an impressive record of 50% wins away and a positive goal difference of +9, while Zabbar St. Patrick wins barely 10% of matches at home with a negative balance of -7. The form of both teams also speaks in favor of Valletta – 2.0 points per match in the last five fixtures versus just 0.4 points for the hosts. Valletta scores an average of 1.4 goals away and concedes only 0.5 goals, which, given Zabbar's weak defense (averaging 1.7 goals conceded at home), gives the visitors a clear advantage. Additionally, xG indicators confirm Valletta's qualitative superiority (1.24 xG For vs 0.95 xG For for the hosts), and the visitors' 50% clean sheets away constitute an additional asset. Taking all data into account, a victory for Valletta is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Zabbar St. Patrick | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Zabbar St. Patrick is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Zabbar St. Patrick · 0.8 pts / match - Valletta
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.
Zabbar St. Patrick is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - Zabbar St. Patrick · 1.21 goals / match - Valletta
Valletta is 82% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Zabbar St. Patrick · 0.76 goals / match - Valletta
Zabbar St. Patrick scores in 76% of matches (26 of 34 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 38% (13 of 34 matches).
Valletta scores in 62% of matches (21 of 34 matches), while Zabbar St. Patrick keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Zabbar St. Patrick
Over / Under — Valletta
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Zabbar St. Patrick · 1.35 pts / match - Valletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zabbar St. Patrick - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Zabbar St. Patrick
Valletta
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Zabbar St. Patrick | Liga | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.71 | 2.51 | ▼ 1.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 47% | 45% | ▼ 26% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 29% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 66% | ▼ 41% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Zabbar St. Patrick 1 - 0 - 0 Valletta. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Zabbar St. Patrick vs Valletta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Zabbar St. Patrick 0:0 Valletta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Zabbar St. Patrick vs Valletta?
Zabbar St. Patrick score 1.32 goals per game on average and Valletta 1.21. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Zabbar St. Patrick's matches and 41% of Valletta's.
What form are Zabbar St. Patrick and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Zabbar St. Patrick have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Valletta 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zabbar St. Patrick vs Valletta?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Zabbar St. Patrick vs Valletta: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.