Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk: match statistics
Gzira United displays impressive home form with an 83% win rate in home matches and a streak of five consecutive wins before the last defeat. The hosts score an average of 1.83 goals per match in home fixtures, with a solid possession rate of 53%. Marsaxlokk achieves balanced results in away matches (33% wins, draws, and losses), however their average xG (1.08) and scoring efficiency (1.22 goals per match) are lower than the hosts' offensive parameters. Gzira United's home goal difference (+5) and advantage in xG statistics (1.36 vs 1.08) speak in favor of the hosts. The recent form of both teams (Gzira 1.8 PPG vs Marsaxlokk 1.4 PPG) further supports the forecast for a home win, although the visitors may put up a tough resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gzira United played Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Gzira United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Marsaxlokk: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gzira United scores 1.31 and concedes 1.63 goals per match. Marsaxlokk scores 1.25 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gzira United 56%, Marsaxlokk 50%. Over 2.5: Gzira United 44%, Marsaxlokk 44%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Gzira United has higher xG: 1.08 vs 1.07. Gzira United: 7.4 shots per match, Marsaxlokk: 7.3.
Match halves
Gzira United: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75. Marsaxlokk: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Gzira United: 31-45+ (5 goals). Marsaxlokk: 61-75 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 51%, 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
Gzira United displays impressive home form with an 83% win rate in home matches and a streak of five consecutive wins before the last defeat. The hosts score an average of 1.83 goals per match in home fixtures, with a solid possession rate of 53%. Marsaxlokk achieves balanced results in away matches (33% wins, draws, and losses), however their average xG (1.08) and scoring efficiency (1.22 goals per match) are lower than the hosts' offensive parameters. Gzira United's home goal difference (+5) and advantage in xG statistics (1.36 vs 1.08) speak in favor of the hosts. The recent form of both teams (Gzira 1.8 PPG vs Marsaxlokk 1.4 PPG) further supports the forecast for a home win, although the visitors may put up a tough resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
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
| Gzira United | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 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.
Gzira United is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Gzira United · 1.4 pts / match - Marsaxlokk
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.
Gzira United is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.31 goals / match - Gzira United · 1.25 goals / match - Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.63 goals / match - Gzira United · 1 goals / match - Marsaxlokk
Gzira United scores in 63% of matches (10 of 16 matches), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 matches).
Marsaxlokk scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 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 - Gzira United
Over / Under - Marsaxlokk
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.
Gzira United is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Gzira United · 1 pts / match - Marsaxlokk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
* 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
| Gzira United | Liga | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.94 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 44% | 43% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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: Gzira United 0 - 0 - 1 Marsaxlokk. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Gzira United 3:0 Marsaxlokk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk?
Gzira United score 1.31 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.25. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Gzira United's matches and 50% of Marsaxlokk's.
What form are Gzira United and Marsaxlokk in?
Over the last 5 games Gzira United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk?
The statistical background for Gzira United vs Marsaxlokk — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.