Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced contest between two of the league's weaker teams. Naxxar Lions have a catastrophic home record with 0% wins and 80% losses; however, their recent overall form (3 wins in the last 5 matches) offers hope for improvement. Tarxien Rainbows present slightly better efficiency away (14% wins, 29% draws) and a higher average of goals scored (1.29 vs 0.8) but also struggle with defensive issues. A key factor is the similar goal difference for both teams and the fact that neither has kept a clean sheet in their matches. Given the hosts' poor home form but recent uptick in results, combined with the visitors' instability on the road, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Naxxar Lions played Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 11 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Naxxar Lions: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Tarxien Rainbows: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Naxxar Lions scores 1.13 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.87 and concedes 1.87. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Naxxar Lions 60%, Tarxien Rainbows 60%. Over 2.5: Naxxar Lions 53%, Tarxien Rainbows 53%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 42%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.36 vs 0.76. Naxxar Lions: 8.8 shots per match, Tarxien Rainbows: 5.0.
Match halves
Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.47. Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Naxxar Lions: 31-45+ (5 goals). Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 42%.
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
Statistical analysis points to a balanced contest between two of the league's weaker teams. Naxxar Lions have a catastrophic home record with 0% wins and 80% losses; however, their recent overall form (3 wins in the last 5 matches) offers hope for improvement. Tarxien Rainbows present slightly better efficiency away (14% wins, 29% draws) and a higher average of goals scored (1.29 vs 0.8) but also struggle with defensive issues. A key factor is the similar goal difference for both teams and the fact that neither has kept a clean sheet in their matches. Given the hosts' poor home form but recent uptick in results, combined with the visitors' instability on the road, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of 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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.52 |
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 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 0.4 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows
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 30% better for: goals scored per match.
1.13 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 0.87 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.87 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 15 matches).
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 60% of matches (9 of 15 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 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 - Tarxien Rainbows
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.
Naxxar Lions is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.87 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 0.73 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 7%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Tarxien Rainbows
* 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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.80 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 42% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Naxxar Lions 0 - 0 - 1 Tarxien Rainbows. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 1:0 Tarxien Rainbows. 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 Tarxien Rainbows?
Naxxar Lions score 1.13 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 0.87. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 60% of Tarxien Rainbows's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Tarxien Rainbows in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Naxxar Lions vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.