Valletta vs Marsaxlokk: match statistics
Valletta vs Marsaxlokk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Valletta played Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 28 August 2026. Venue: MFA Centenary Stadium. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Valletta: 2-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Marsaxlokk: 1-1-0, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valletta scores 3.50 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Marsaxlokk scores 1.00 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.46 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valletta 50%, Marsaxlokk 50%. Over 2.5: Valletta 100%, Marsaxlokk 0%. League level: BTTS 31%, Over 2.5 38%.
xG, shots and style
Marsaxlokk has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.40. Valletta: 9.0 shots per match, Marsaxlokk: 14.0.
Match halves
Valletta: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 3.00. Marsaxlokk: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Valletta: 76-90+ (4 goals). Marsaxlokk: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.46 goals per match, BTTS 31%, Over 2.5 38%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
Valletta are showing clearly better current form: they have collected 9 points from their last 5 matches, while Marsaxlokk have managed just 4, losing three games. The hosts have won 100% of their matches at home so far and score an average of 4 goals, with an xG of 1.57 compared to just 0.70 xG allowed to their opponents. Marsaxlokk remain unbeaten away from home, but both of their matches ended in draws, and the team scores only 1 goal per game on average. The visitors create decent chances, as reflected by their xG of 1.70, but convert just 8% of their shots, compared to Valletta’s 50%. The hosts’ defence offers no guarantee of a clean sheet, conceding an average of 2 goals at home; however, their superior finishing and home advantage point to a Valletta victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Marsaxlokk’s poor finishing: the team averages just 0.6 goals over its last 5 matches and has scored 3 goals during this period. Valletta have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their home games so far, while the visitors have failed to score in each of their away matches to date. Marsaxlokk do average 6 shots on target, and their season xG stands at 1.70, but their current xG has dropped to 1.08, which does not support a high level of attacking consistency. Valletta have conceded an average of 2.0 goals per match recently, but only 40% of Marsaxlokk’s games featured goals from both teams in their last five league rounds, while the league records just 25% of such matches. The most likely scenario is therefore that at least one team, primarily Marsaxlokk, will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The attacking profile of both teams points to a realistic chance of at least two goals: the hosts average 15 shots, including 5 on target, while the visitors average 13 shots and 6 on target. The season xG averages stand at 1.68 for Valletta and 1.70 for Marsaxlokk, while the opponents of both teams allow 1.57 and 1.74 xG, respectively. In their last five matches, Valletta averaged 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded, with 100% of their games going over 2.5 goals. Marsaxlokk scored only 0.6 goals per game during this period, but conceded 1.4, which increases the hosts’ attacking potential. The strongest selection is Over 1.5 goals, as the projected total of 2.65 goals is clearly above this line, while both the hosts and visitors have scored in every match so far this season.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Marsaxlokk have started their recent matches well: they were leading at the break in 60% of them, scoring an average of 0.6 goals before half-time while conceding just 0.2. Over the same period, Valletta were trailing at half-time in 60% of their matches, scoring only 0.4 goals before the break and conceding 1.0. The pattern clearly reverses after the interval, as Valletta average 1.6 goals and win the second half in 60% of their last five matches, whereas Marsaxlokk have failed to score after half-time in any of them and lost that part of the game in 80% of cases. The hosts also have the stronger record in terms of full-time results, with 60% wins in their last five matches compared with 20% for the visitors, which is why a second-half turnaround is the most likely scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 72% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.54 | 0.18 |
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.
Valletta is 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Valletta · 2 pts / match - Marsaxlokk
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 250% better for: goals scored per match.
3.5 goals / match - Valletta · 1 goals / match - Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Valletta · 0.5 goals / match - Marsaxlokk
Valletta scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
Marsaxlokk scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 - Marsaxlokk
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.
Marsaxlokk is 500% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / match - Valletta · 3 pts / match - Marsaxlokk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 50%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.50 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). 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
Valletta
Marsaxlokk
* 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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.50 | 2.46 | ▼ 1.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 38% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 35% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 92% | ▼ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Valletta 2 - 1 - 1 Marsaxlokk. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Marsaxlokk?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 1:2 Marsaxlokk. 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 Marsaxlokk?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Valletta won 2, Marsaxlokk won 1 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 Marsaxlokk?
Valletta score 3.50 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.00. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Valletta's matches and 50% of Marsaxlokk's.
What form are Valletta and Marsaxlokk in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Marsaxlokk?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valletta vs Marsaxlokk: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.