Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics
Birkirkara presents decidedly better home form with 50% win efficiency and a goal difference of +3 at their own stadium, while Tarxien Rainbows has a disastrous streak of five consecutive losses and 0% clean sheets in away matches. The hosts concede an average of only 0.5 goals per match at home, which stands in huge contrast to the 1.8 goals conceded by the visitors away. Tarxien Rainbows has won just 10% of away matches this season and has a negative goal difference of -7 on foreign pitches. xG statistics also favor the hosts (0.88 vs 0.96), and their 67% clean sheets in home matches suggests a solid defense. Despite Birkirkara's recent weaker overall form, their home advantage and the guests' fatal disposition speak for a home win. The difference in quality of play and current away form of both teams is significant enough that a Birkirkara victory seems the most probable scenario for this meeting.
Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Birkirkara played Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 3 February 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Current form
Birkirkara: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Tarxien Rainbows: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Birkirkara scores 0.95 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.84 and concedes 1.84. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Birkirkara 26%, Tarxien Rainbows 63%. Over 2.5: Birkirkara 37%, Tarxien Rainbows 58%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Birkirkara has higher xG: 0.92 vs 0.87. Birkirkara: 4.6 shots per match, Tarxien Rainbows: 5.8.
Match halves
Birkirkara: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.42. Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Birkirkara: 31-45+ (5 goals). Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Birkirkara presents decidedly better home form with 50% win efficiency and a goal difference of +3 at their own stadium, while Tarxien Rainbows has a disastrous streak of five consecutive losses and 0% clean sheets in away matches. The hosts concede an average of only 0.5 goals per match at home, which stands in huge contrast to the 1.8 goals conceded by the visitors away. Tarxien Rainbows has won just 10% of away matches this season and has a negative goal difference of -7 on foreign pitches. xG statistics also favor the hosts (0.88 vs 0.96), and their 67% clean sheets in home matches suggests a solid defense. Despite Birkirkara's recent weaker overall form, their home advantage and the guests' fatal disposition speak for a home win. The difference in quality of play and current away form of both teams is significant enough that a Birkirkara victory seems the most probable scenario for this meeting.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Birkirkara | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.39 |
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.
Birkirkara is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Birkirkara · 0.2 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows
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.
Birkirkara is 13% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Birkirkara · 0.84 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara is 39% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1.84 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara scores in 53% of matches (10 of 19 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 19 matches).
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 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 - Birkirkara
Over / Under - Tarxien Rainbows
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.
Birkirkara is 101% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / match - Birkirkara · 0.68 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 26%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 5%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Birkirkara
Tarxien Rainbows
* 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
| Birkirkara | Liga | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.26 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 26% | 50% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 45% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 70% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 74% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Birkirkara 1 - 0 - 0 Tarxien Rainbows. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Birkirkara 5:0 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 Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Birkirkara score 0.95 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 0.84. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 26% of Birkirkara's matches and 63% of Tarxien Rainbows's.
What form are Birkirkara and Tarxien Rainbows in?
Over the last 5 games Birkirkara have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Birkirkara vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.