Pulau Pinang vs Melaka: match statistics
Pulau Pinang performs significantly better than Melaka, as evidenced by a direct comparison of key statistics. The hosts boast superior offensive efficiency in home matches (averaging 1.0 goals per match with an xG of 1.78) compared to the visitors on the road (0.43 goals with an xG of 0.85). Melaka remains winless away this season (0% win rate), conceding an average of 3 goals per match and failing to earn points in 57% of fixtures. Despite struggling for form, Pulau Pinang wins 29% of home games and holds the advantage in possession (51% vs 40%). The goal difference disparity is telling: -6 for the hosts at home versus -18 for the visitors away. Given the poor disposition of both sides, this gives Pulau Pinang a solid chance of securing a victory on home soil.
Pulau Pinang vs Melaka: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pulau Pinang played Melaka in Super League (Malaysia). The match was played on 11 January 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Current form
Pulau Pinang: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Melaka: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pulau Pinang scores 1.00 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Melaka scores 0.50 and concedes 2.33. League average: 3.36 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pulau Pinang 46%, Melaka 33%. Over 2.5: Pulau Pinang 54%, Melaka 50%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Pulau Pinang has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.05. Pulau Pinang: 14.8 shots per match, Melaka: 9.4.
Match halves
Pulau Pinang: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.46. Melaka: half-time lead 8%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Pulau Pinang: 16-30 (3 goals). Melaka: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.36 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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
Pulau Pinang performs significantly better than Melaka, as evidenced by a direct comparison of key statistics. The hosts boast superior offensive efficiency in home matches (averaging 1.0 goals per match with an xG of 1.78) compared to the visitors on the road (0.43 goals with an xG of 0.85). Melaka remains winless away this season (0% win rate), conceding an average of 3 goals per match and failing to earn points in 57% of fixtures. Despite struggling for form, Pulau Pinang wins 29% of home games and holds the advantage in possession (51% vs 40%). The goal difference disparity is telling: -6 for the hosts at home versus -18 for the visitors away. Given the poor disposition of both sides, this gives Pulau Pinang a solid chance of securing a victory on home soil.
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
| Pulau Pinang | Melaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.19 |
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.
Pulau Pinang is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Pulau Pinang · 0.6 pts / match - Melaka
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.
Pulau Pinang is 100% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Pulau Pinang · 0.5 goals / match - Melaka
Pulau Pinang is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Pulau Pinang · 2.33 goals / match - Melaka
Pulau Pinang scores in 62% of matches (8 of 13 matches), while Melaka keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 matches).
Melaka scores in 42% of matches (5 of 12 matches), while Pulau Pinang keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 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 - Pulau Pinang
Over / Under - Melaka
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.
Pulau Pinang is 193% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / match - Pulau Pinang · 0.42 pts / match - Melaka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pulau Pinang - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 23%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Melaka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 8%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -3 |
* 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 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (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
Pulau Pinang
Melaka
* 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
| Pulau Pinang | Liga | Melaka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.00 | 3.36 | ▼ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 84% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Pulau Pinang 0 - 1 - 0 Melaka. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pulau Pinang vs Melaka?
The Super League match finished Pulau Pinang 5:0 Melaka. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pulau Pinang vs Melaka?
Pulau Pinang score 1.00 goals per game on average and Melaka 0.50. The Super League average is 3.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Pulau Pinang's matches and 33% of Melaka's.
What form are Pulau Pinang and Melaka in?
Over the last 5 games Pulau Pinang have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Melaka 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pulau Pinang vs Melaka?
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.