Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Naxxar Lions appear to be clear favorites for this match. Tarxien Rainbows are in disastrous home form with 0% home wins and 78% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts have scored only 0.56 goals on average per home game with a poor shot conversion rate (12%) and low xG (0.76). Naxxar Lions, despite average away results (23% wins), boast significantly better offensive efficiency with an average of 1.23 goals per away game and higher xG (1.42). The visitors also have better form in their last five matches (1.4 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the huge quality disparity, especially in the hosts' home performances, a Naxxar Lions victory is the most likely scenario.
Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Tarxien Rainbows played Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Tarxien Rainbows: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Naxxar Lions: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.78 and concedes 1.87 goals per match. Naxxar Lions scores 1.43 and concedes 1.74. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tarxien Rainbows 57%, Naxxar Lions 61%. Over 2.5: Tarxien Rainbows 52%, Naxxar Lions 61%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.38 vs 0.96. Tarxien Rainbows: 6.3 shots per match, Naxxar Lions: 9.5.
Match halves
Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.48. Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (6 goals). Naxxar Lions: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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 appear to be clear favorites for this match. Tarxien Rainbows are in disastrous home form with 0% home wins and 78% losses, without keeping a single clean sheet. The hosts have scored only 0.56 goals on average per home game with a poor shot conversion rate (12%) and low xG (0.76). Naxxar Lions, despite average away results (23% wins), boast significantly better offensive efficiency with an average of 1.23 goals per away game and higher xG (1.42). The visitors also have better form in their last five matches (1.4 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts) and an advantage in possession (51% vs 44%). Considering the huge quality disparity, especially in the hosts' home performances, a Naxxar Lions victory 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 | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.4 pts / match - Naxxar Lions
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 83% better for: goals scored per match.
0.78 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.43 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Naxxar Lions is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.87 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.74 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 61% of matches (14 of 23 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 matches).
Naxxar Lions scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 23 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 - Naxxar Lions
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 74% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.7 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.22 pts / match - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 9%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 30%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Naxxar Lions
* 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 | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.65 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 44% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 31% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 69% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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): Tarxien Rainbows 1 - 0 - 1 Naxxar Lions. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Tarxien Rainbows 1:2 Naxxar Lions. 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 Naxxar Lions?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Tarxien Rainbows won 1, Naxxar Lions won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions?
Tarxien Rainbows score 0.78 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.43. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Tarxien Rainbows's matches and 61% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Tarxien Rainbows and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Tarxien Rainbows have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions?
The statistical background for Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions — 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.