Mosta vs Valletta: match statistics
Valletta displays significantly superior form and results this season, making them the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors boast an impressive record of 8 wins against just 3 losses, whereas Mosta has secured only 4 victories alongside 8 defeats. Crucially, Valletta's defense is formidable, conceding an average of just 0.57 goals per away match and keeping a clean sheet in 43% of fixtures—a massive advantage over the hosts, who concede an average of 1.75 goals at home. Recent form over the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (2 PPG vs 1.2 PPG for Mosta), reinforced by Valletta's superior xG statistics (1.23 vs 1.14). Although Valletta's away games frequently end in draws (43% Draw%), their qualitative edge and defensive solidity provide a strong opportunity to take all three points, though a draw remains a plausible outcome.
Mosta vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mosta played Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Current form
Mosta: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Valletta: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mosta scores 1.25 and concedes 1.63 goals per match. Valletta scores 1.25 and concedes 0.69. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mosta 50%, Valletta 44%. Over 2.5: Mosta 44%, Valletta 25%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 41%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.05. Mosta: 6.6 shots per match, Valletta: 8.4.
Match halves
Mosta: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.81. Valletta: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Mosta: 46-60 (6 goals). Valletta: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 41%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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
Valletta displays significantly superior form and results this season, making them the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors boast an impressive record of 8 wins against just 3 losses, whereas Mosta has secured only 4 victories alongside 8 defeats. Crucially, Valletta's defense is formidable, conceding an average of just 0.57 goals per away match and keeping a clean sheet in 43% of fixtures—a massive advantage over the hosts, who concede an average of 1.75 goals at home. Recent form over the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (2 PPG vs 1.2 PPG for Mosta), reinforced by Valletta's superior xG statistics (1.23 vs 1.14). Although Valletta's away games frequently end in draws (43% Draw%), their qualitative edge and defensive solidity provide a strong opportunity to take all three points, though a draw remains a plausible outcome.
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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
| Mosta | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.44 |
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.
Valletta is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Mosta · 1.4 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.
Valletta is 136% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.63 goals / match - Mosta · 0.69 goals / match - Valletta
Mosta scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 matches).
Valletta scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Mosta keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 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 - Mosta
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.
Valletta is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Mosta · 1.44 pts / match - Valletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mosta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 50%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Mosta
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
| Mosta | Liga | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.88 | 2.55 | ▼ 1.94 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 41% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 70% | ▼ 44% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 72% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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: Mosta 0 - 0 - 1 Valletta. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mosta vs Valletta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Mosta 0:5 Valletta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mosta vs Valletta?
Mosta score 1.25 goals per game on average and Valletta 1.25. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Mosta's matches and 44% of Valletta's.
What form are Mosta and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Mosta have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Valletta 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mosta vs Valletta?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Mosta vs Valletta: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.