Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United: match statistics
Gzira United holds a clear advantage in this matchup. Tarxien Rainbows have a disastrous home record with a 0% win rate and as high as 75% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts score an average of just 0.5 goals per match at home, while conceding 1.88 goals. Gzira United, despite their weaker away form (10% wins), shows significantly better overall statistics with 8 wins this season and solid form in their last five matches (3 wins). The visitors boast twice the scoring efficiency in away matches (1 vs 0.5 goals) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the hosts' dramatic weakness and Gzira's better form in recent matches, an away win is the most likely scenario.
Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Tarxien Rainbows played Gzira United in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Tarxien Rainbows: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Gzira United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.83 and concedes 1.83 goals per match. Gzira United scores 1.44 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tarxien Rainbows 61%, Gzira United 50%. Over 2.5: Tarxien Rainbows 56%, Gzira United 44%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Gzira United has higher xG: 1.13 vs 0.82. Tarxien Rainbows: 5.4 shots per match, Gzira United: 7.3.
Match halves
Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.56. Gzira United: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (5 goals). Gzira United: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
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
Gzira United holds a clear advantage in this matchup. Tarxien Rainbows have a disastrous home record with a 0% win rate and as high as 75% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts score an average of just 0.5 goals per match at home, while conceding 1.88 goals. Gzira United, despite their weaker away form (10% wins), shows significantly better overall statistics with 8 wins this season and solid form in their last five matches (3 wins). The visitors boast twice the scoring efficiency in away matches (1 vs 0.5 goals) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the hosts' dramatic weakness and Gzira's better form in recent matches, an away win is the most likely scenario.
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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.43 |
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.
Gzira United is 800% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.8 pts / match - Gzira United
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 73% better for: goals scored per match.
0.83 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.44 goals / match - Gzira United
Gzira United is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.83 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.44 goals / match - Gzira United
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 61% of matches (11 of 18 matches), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Gzira United scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 18 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 - Tarxien Rainbows
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 82% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.22 pts / match - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 6%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 44%. 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 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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
Tarxien Rainbows
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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Liga | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.67 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 45% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 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
Recent meetings (2): Tarxien Rainbows 0 - 0 - 2 Gzira United. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Tarxien Rainbows 1:2 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 Tarxien Rainbows and Gzira United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Tarxien Rainbows 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 Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United?
Tarxien Rainbows score 0.83 goals per game on average and Gzira United 1.44. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Tarxien Rainbows's matches and 50% of Gzira United's.
What form are Tarxien Rainbows and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Tarxien Rainbows have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Gzira United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United?
The statistical background for Tarxien Rainbows vs Gzira United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.