Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans demonstrate a clear dominance in home matches with an impressive 70% win rate and a mere 10% loss rate. The hosts display solid defensive foundations, conceding an average of only 0.6 goals per game at home and keeping clean sheets in 60% of their matches. Naxxar Lions struggle in away fixtures, losing as many as 58% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.92 goals per game, resulting in a negative goal difference of -7. The form of both teams over the last five matches is comparable; however, Hamrun Spartans' home advantage combined with the visitors' poor defensive efficiency strongly favors a home win. Furthermore, Hamrun exhibits superior attacking efficiency at home (1.8 goals on average) compared to Naxxar's output on the road (1.33 goals on average).
Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hamrun Spartans played Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Hamrun Spartans: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Naxxar Lions: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hamrun Spartans scores 1.50 and concedes 0.55 goals per match. Naxxar Lions scores 1.40 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hamrun Spartans 35%, Naxxar Lions 60%. Over 2.5: Hamrun Spartans 20%, Naxxar Lions 60%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.20. Hamrun Spartans: 7.9 shots per match, Naxxar Lions: 10.0.
Match halves
Hamrun Spartans: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.85. Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Hamrun Spartans: 76-90+ (8 goals). Naxxar Lions: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Hamrun Spartans demonstrate a clear dominance in home matches with an impressive 70% win rate and a mere 10% loss rate. The hosts display solid defensive foundations, conceding an average of only 0.6 goals per game at home and keeping clean sheets in 60% of their matches. Naxxar Lions struggle in away fixtures, losing as many as 58% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.92 goals per game, resulting in a negative goal difference of -7. The form of both teams over the last five matches is comparable; however, Hamrun Spartans' home advantage combined with the visitors' poor defensive efficiency strongly favors a home win. Furthermore, Hamrun exhibits superior attacking efficiency at home (1.8 goals on average) compared to Naxxar's output on the road (1.33 goals on average).
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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
| Hamrun Spartans | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.33 |
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.8 pts / match - Naxxar Lions
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.4 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Hamrun Spartans is 200% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.55 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.65 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Hamrun Spartans scores in 80% of matches (16 of 20 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 matches).
Naxxar Lions scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 60% (12 of 20 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 - Hamrun Spartans
Over / Under - Naxxar Lions
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.2 pts / match - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 30%. 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 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Hamrun Spartans
Naxxar Lions
* 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
| Hamrun Spartans | Liga | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.05 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 50% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 45% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 29% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 74% | • 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
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: Hamrun Spartans 0 - 1 - 0 Naxxar Lions. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 4:0 Naxxar Lions. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions?
Hamrun Spartans score 1.50 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.40. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 60% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Hamrun Spartans and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions?
The statistical background for Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions — 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.