Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Marsaxlokk are showing impressive home form with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) at their home ground. In their last five matches, the hosts have earned 2.0 points per game, winning three matches, which confirms their solid form. Naxxar Lions, despite a good recent run (2.2 PPG), have very poor away statistics – only a 29% win rate and a negative goal difference (-10) on the road, conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The hosts are significantly more effective in home conditions, which, combined with the visitors' weak defense, gives them a clear advantage. A key factor is also the 30% clean sheets for Marsaxlokk at home compared to only 7% for Naxxar away, suggesting the visitors' difficulties in breaking down the hosts' defense.
Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Marsaxlokk played Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Marsaxlokk: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Naxxar Lions: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Marsaxlokk scores 1.20 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. Naxxar Lions scores 1.40 and concedes 1.64. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Marsaxlokk 52%, Naxxar Lions 60%. Over 2.5: Marsaxlokk 48%, Naxxar Lions 60%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.14. Marsaxlokk: 7.8 shots per match, Naxxar Lions: 9.4.
Match halves
Marsaxlokk: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.60. Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Marsaxlokk: 31-45+ (6 goals). Naxxar Lions: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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
Marsaxlokk are showing impressive home form with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) at their home ground. In their last five matches, the hosts have earned 2.0 points per game, winning three matches, which confirms their solid form. Naxxar Lions, despite a good recent run (2.2 PPG), have very poor away statistics – only a 29% win rate and a negative goal difference (-10) on the road, conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The hosts are significantly more effective in home conditions, which, combined with the visitors' weak defense, gives them a clear advantage. A key factor is also the 30% clean sheets for Marsaxlokk at home compared to only 7% for Naxxar away, suggesting the visitors' difficulties in breaking down the hosts' defense.
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
| Marsaxlokk | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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.
Marsaxlokk is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Marsaxlokk · 1.6 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.
Naxxar Lions is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Marsaxlokk · 1.4 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Marsaxlokk is 58% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.04 goals / match - Marsaxlokk · 1.64 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Marsaxlokk scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
Naxxar Lions scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 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 - Marsaxlokk
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.
Marsaxlokk is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - Marsaxlokk · 1.2 pts / match - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 48%. 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 24% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 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 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). 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
Marsaxlokk
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
| Marsaxlokk | Liga | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.24 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 43% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 30% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 66% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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: Marsaxlokk 1 - 0 - 0 Naxxar Lions. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Marsaxlokk 1:1 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 Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions?
Marsaxlokk score 1.20 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.40. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Marsaxlokk's matches and 60% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Marsaxlokk and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Marsaxlokk have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions?
The statistical background for Marsaxlokk 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.