Valletta vs Gzira United: match statistics
Valletta vs Gzira United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Valletta play Gzira United in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 12 April 2026 at 14:30. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Valletta: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Gzira United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valletta scores 1.21 and concedes 0.76 goals per match. Gzira United scores 1.19 and concedes 1.34. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valletta 41%, Gzira United 50%. Over 2.5: Valletta 26%, Gzira United 44%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.09. Valletta: 8.3 shots per match, Gzira United: 7.4.
Match halves
Valletta: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.85. Gzira United: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Valletta: 46-60 (11 goals). Gzira United: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
Valletta is the favorite in this match due to a significantly more solid home defense: hosts concede on average 0.79 goals per home game, while Gzira concedes 2.08 goals away, and the difference is also visible in home/away goal differential (Valletta +9 at home vs Gzira -12 away). Valletta’s attack is more effective at home — averaging 1.43 goals per match with xG 1.30 and 3.85 shots on target, versus Gzira’s 1.15 goals per match, xG 1.05 and 2.92 shots on target away; in the last 5 matches Valletta scored 11 goals and Gzira 7. Valletta also posts a higher shot conversion rate of 18% versus 15% and keeps clean sheets more often at home (43% vs Gzira’s 15% away), which increases their efficiency in turning chances into points. Regarding form, both teams have similar recent results (Valletta 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5, Gzira 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss), but Valletta edges slightly on points — 2.2 points in the last 5 matches versus Gzira’s 2.0. Given these differences I forecast a home win with approximately 60% probability, a draw 25% and an away win 15%.
Half-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
| Valletta | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.37 |
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.
Valletta is 76% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.76 goals / match - Valletta · 1.34 goals / match - Gzira United
Valletta scores in 62% of matches (21 of 34 matches), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 31% (10 of 32 matches).
Gzira United scores in 69% of matches (22 of 32 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 38% (13 of 34 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 — Valletta
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.
Valletta is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Valletta · 1.13 pts / match - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Valletta
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
| Valletta | Liga | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.97 | 2.51 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 45% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 29% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 41% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Valletta 1 - 1 - 0 Gzira United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 2:1 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 Valletta and Gzira United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Valletta won 1, Gzira United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Gzira United?
Valletta score 1.21 goals per game on average and Gzira United 1.19. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Valletta's matches and 50% of Gzira United's.
What form are Valletta and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Gzira United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Gzira United?
The statistical background for Valletta 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.