Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara: match statistics
Naxxar Lions are in significantly better home form with a 40% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) at their home ground. The hosts have collected an impressive 10 points (2 PPG) in their last five matches, winning three games. Birkirkara, on the other hand, have a very poor away record – just 14% wins, a negative goal difference (-10), and a concerning 50% of away matches without scoring. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.33 vs 1.03), and the difference in average goals scored at home (1.7) and by the visitors away (0.86) is significant. Although Birkirkara have better possession (49% vs 46%), their lack of efficiency in finishing and a series of poor away results (57% defeats) indicate an advantage for Naxxar Lions in this encounter.
Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Naxxar Lions played Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Naxxar Lions: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Birkirkara: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Naxxar Lions scores 1.46 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Birkirkara scores 1.04 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Naxxar Lions 63%, Birkirkara 25%. Over 2.5: Naxxar Lions 63%, Birkirkara 38%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.38 vs 0.96. Naxxar Lions: 9.6 shots per match, Birkirkara: 5.1.
Match halves
Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75. Birkirkara: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
Naxxar Lions: 76-90+ (8 goals). Birkirkara: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Naxxar Lions are in significantly better home form with a 40% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) at their home ground. The hosts have collected an impressive 10 points (2 PPG) in their last five matches, winning three games. Birkirkara, on the other hand, have a very poor away record – just 14% wins, a negative goal difference (-10), and a concerning 50% of away matches without scoring. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.33 vs 1.03), and the difference in average goals scored at home (1.7) and by the visitors away (0.86) is significant. Although Birkirkara have better possession (49% vs 46%), their lack of efficiency in finishing and a series of poor away results (57% defeats) indicate an advantage for Naxxar Lions in this encounter.
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
| Naxxar Lions | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
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.
Naxxar Lions is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.6 pts / match - Birkirkara
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 40% better for: goals scored per match.
1.46 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.04 goals / match - Birkirkara
Birkirkara is 41% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.71 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.21 goals / match - Birkirkara
Naxxar Lions scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 matches).
Birkirkara scores in 54% of matches (13 of 24 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - Naxxar Lions
Over / Under - Birkirkara
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.
Birkirkara is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.42 pts / match - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 33%. 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.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Naxxar Lions
Birkirkara
* 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
| Naxxar Lions | Liga | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.17 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 49% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 30% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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: Naxxar Lions 0 - 0 - 1 Birkirkara. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 0:0 Birkirkara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara?
Naxxar Lions score 1.46 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.04. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 25% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Birkirkara 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Birkirkara?
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.