Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United: match statistics
Naxxar Lions presents solid home form with 33% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per match in home games, with 15% efficiency and a decent xG of 1.31. Gzira United, on the other hand, has poor results on the road – only 18% wins, a negative goal difference (-9), and high goal concession (averaging 1.91 per match). The visitors fail to score in as many as 45% of away matches, which, given their low xG (0.97), suggests offensive problems. The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (PPG 1.4), however, the home advantage and better statistics for Naxxar Lions at home speak in their favor. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the hosts, although a draw is also a realistic scenario due to the low efficiency of both teams.
Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Naxxar Lions played Gzira United in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Current form
Naxxar Lions: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Gzira United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Naxxar Lions scores 1.32 and concedes 1.73 goals per match. Gzira United scores 1.32 and concedes 1.41. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Naxxar Lions 59%, Gzira United 50%. Over 2.5: Naxxar Lions 59%, Gzira United 45%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.09. Naxxar Lions: 9.4 shots per match, Gzira United: 7.1.
Match halves
Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.59. Gzira United: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Naxxar Lions: 31-45+ (7 goals). Gzira United: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.50, 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
Naxxar Lions presents solid home form with 33% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per match in home games, with 15% efficiency and a decent xG of 1.31. Gzira United, on the other hand, has poor results on the road – only 18% wins, a negative goal difference (-9), and high goal concession (averaging 1.91 per match). The visitors fail to score in as many as 45% of away matches, which, given their low xG (0.97), suggests offensive problems. The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (PPG 1.4), however, the home advantage and better statistics for Naxxar Lions at home speak in their favor. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the hosts, although a draw is also a realistic scenario due to the low efficiency of both teams.
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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
| Naxxar Lions | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
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.
Gzira United is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.73 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.41 goals / match - Gzira United
Naxxar Lions scores in 73% of matches (16 of 22 matches), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 matches).
Gzira United scores in 64% of matches (14 of 22 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 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 - Gzira 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.
Gzira United is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.23 pts / match - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 27%. 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.
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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
Naxxar Lions
Gzira 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 (Maltese Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Naxxar Lions | Liga | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.05 | 2.51 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 44% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Naxxar Lions 0 - 0 - 2 Gzira United. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 4:2 Gzira United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Naxxar Lions and Gzira United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Naxxar Lions won 0, Gzira United won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United?
Naxxar Lions score 1.32 goals per game on average and Gzira United 1.32. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 50% of Gzira United's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Gzira United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.