Melaka vs Kelantan United: match statistics
The match between Melaka and Kelantan United shapes up to be a clash of two teams experiencing severe struggles this season. Melaka, acting as the host, performs slightly better than Kelantan United does on the road - the hosts have a 25% win rate and 38% clean sheets at home, while the visitors win only 20% of their away matches and concede an average of 2.3 goals per game. However, the form of both teams is alarmingly poor - Melaka has picked up just 0.2 points per game in their last five fixtures, and Kelantan United has lost all of their last five matches without earning a single point. The xG statistics indicate a balanced game (1.36 for Melaka vs 1.16 for the visitors), which, combined with both teams' desperate need for points, suggests a cautious tactical approach. Given the poor goal-scoring form of both sides (Melaka 50% FTS%, Kelantan 40% FTS%) and Melaka's history of home draws (25%), a share of the spoils seems the most probable outcome, though the hosts hold a slight edge stemming from playing in front of their home crowd.
Melaka vs Kelantan United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Melaka played Kelantan United in Super League (Malaysia). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Melaka: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Kelantan United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Melaka scores 0.67 and concedes 2.11 goals per match. Kelantan United scores 0.74 and concedes 1.89. League average: 3.20 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Melaka 39%, Kelantan United 47%. Over 2.5: Melaka 56%, Kelantan United 53%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Kelantan United has higher xG: 1.27 vs 1.18. Melaka: 10.6 shots per match, Kelantan United: 11.1.
Match halves
Melaka: half-time lead 6%, second-half goals 0.56. Kelantan United: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.32.
Goals by minute
Melaka: 76-90+ (5 goals). Kelantan United: 31-45+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
The match between Melaka and Kelantan United shapes up to be a clash of two teams experiencing severe struggles this season. Melaka, acting as the host, performs slightly better than Kelantan United does on the road - the hosts have a 25% win rate and 38% clean sheets at home, while the visitors win only 20% of their away matches and concede an average of 2.3 goals per game. However, the form of both teams is alarmingly poor - Melaka has picked up just 0.2 points per game in their last five fixtures, and Kelantan United has lost all of their last five matches without earning a single point. The xG statistics indicate a balanced game (1.36 for Melaka vs 1.16 for the visitors), which, combined with both teams' desperate need for points, suggests a cautious tactical approach. Given the poor goal-scoring form of both sides (Melaka 50% FTS%, Kelantan 40% FTS%) and Melaka's history of home draws (25%), a share of the spoils seems the most probable outcome, though the hosts hold a slight edge stemming from playing in front of their home crowd.
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
| Melaka | Kelantan United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.22 |
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.
Melaka is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Melaka · 0.8 pts / match - Kelantan United
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.
Kelantan United is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
0.67 goals / match - Melaka · 0.74 goals / match - Kelantan United
Kelantan United is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.11 goals / match - Melaka · 1.89 goals / match - Kelantan United
Melaka scores in 50% of matches (9 of 18 matches), while Kelantan United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 matches).
Kelantan United scores in 53% of matches (10 of 19 matches), while Melaka keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 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 - Melaka
Over / Under - Kelantan United
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.
Kelantan United is 103% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.39 pts / match - Melaka · 0.79 pts / match - Kelantan United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melaka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 6% of matches and wins 11%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Kelantan United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). 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
Melaka
Kelantan United
* 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 (Super League).
Teams vs league
| Melaka | Liga | Kelantan United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.78 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 46% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 59% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 29% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | • 78% | 77% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 83% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Melaka 0 - 0 - 1 Kelantan United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Melaka vs Kelantan United?
The Super League match finished Melaka 2:1 Kelantan United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Melaka vs Kelantan United?
Melaka score 0.67 goals per game on average and Kelantan United 0.74. The Super League average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Melaka's matches and 47% of Kelantan United's.
What form are Melaka and Kelantan United in?
Over the last 5 games Melaka have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Kelantan United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melaka vs Kelantan United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.