Floriana vs Valletta: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a very balanced encounter between Floriana and Valletta. Floriana presents solid form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and a 10-2-3 record for the season, yet their home performances raise some doubts – only 50% wins at home and a relatively weak xG (0.86). Valletta is extremely effective on the road with 50% wins, only 17% losses, and an impressive goal record (averaging 1.17 scored vs 0.67 conceded). The key factor is Valletta's advantage in possession (51% vs 50%) and higher xG away (1.28 vs 0.86 for Floriana at home), suggesting better quality of created chances. Considering that Valletta has 33% draws away and a solid defense (33% clean sheets), combined with Floriana's instability in home matches, the most likely scenario appears to be a tight contest ending in a sharing of points.
Floriana vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Floriana played Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 10 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Floriana: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Valletta: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Floriana scores 1.53 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Valletta scores 1.33 and concedes 0.73. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Floriana 53%, Valletta 47%. Over 2.5: Floriana 47%, Valletta 27%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.34 vs 0.97. Floriana: 6.1 shots per match, Valletta: 8.5.
Match halves
Floriana: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.47. Valletta: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Floriana: 16-30 (7 goals). Valletta: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
Statistical analysis points to a very balanced encounter between Floriana and Valletta. Floriana presents solid form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and a 10-2-3 record for the season, yet their home performances raise some doubts – only 50% wins at home and a relatively weak xG (0.86). Valletta is extremely effective on the road with 50% wins, only 17% losses, and an impressive goal record (averaging 1.17 scored vs 0.67 conceded). The key factor is Valletta's advantage in possession (51% vs 50%) and higher xG away (1.28 vs 0.86 for Floriana at home), suggesting better quality of created chances. Considering that Valletta has 33% draws away and a solid defense (33% clean sheets), combined with Floriana's instability in home matches, the most likely scenario appears to be a tight contest ending in a sharing of points.
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
| Floriana | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.46 |
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.
Floriana is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Floriana · 1.2 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.
Floriana is 15% better for: goals scored per match.
1.53 goals / match - Floriana · 1.33 goals / match - Valletta
Valletta is 37% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Floriana · 0.73 goals / match - Valletta
Floriana scores in 87% of matches (13 of 15 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 matches).
Valletta scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while Floriana keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 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 - Floriana
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.
Floriana is 54% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.27 pts / match - Floriana · 1.47 pts / match - Valletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Floriana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. 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.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 53%. 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 | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
* 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Floriana
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
| Floriana | Liga | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.53 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.07 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 53% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 47% | 43% | ▼ 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 72% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Floriana 0 - 0 - 1 Valletta. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Floriana vs Valletta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Floriana 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 Floriana vs Valletta?
Floriana score 1.53 goals per game on average and Valletta 1.33. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Floriana's matches and 47% of Valletta's.
What form are Floriana and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Floriana have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Valletta 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Floriana vs Valletta?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Floriana vs Valletta: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.