Valletta vs Naxxar Lions: match statistics
Valletta displays solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts have averaged 2.2 points per match over their last 5 games overall, remaining undefeated in any of their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws). Naxxar Lions, despite good recent overall form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), records poor away results with a 55% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-5). Valletta's defense is also key, conceding only 0.7 goals on average in home matches, while Naxxar Lions concede an average of 1.73 goals away. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.25 vs 0.94 at home), suggesting their advantage in creating chances. Taking all these factors into account, Valletta holds a clear advantage, although the visitors' recent good form and their ball possession (53%) could make the match more balanced than Naxxar Lions' away statistics suggest.
Valletta vs Naxxar Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Valletta played Naxxar Lions in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 1 February 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Current form
Valletta: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Naxxar Lions: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valletta scores 1.39 and concedes 0.61 goals per match. Naxxar Lions scores 1.17 and concedes 1.61. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valletta 39%, Naxxar Lions 61%. Over 2.5: Valletta 28%, Naxxar Lions 56%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.30. Valletta: 8.6 shots per match, Naxxar Lions: 9.5.
Match halves
Valletta: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.94. Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Valletta: 76-90+ (10 goals). Naxxar Lions: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 displays solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +6. The hosts have averaged 2.2 points per match over their last 5 games overall, remaining undefeated in any of their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws). Naxxar Lions, despite good recent overall form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), records poor away results with a 55% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-5). Valletta's defense is also key, conceding only 0.7 goals on average in home matches, while Naxxar Lions concede an average of 1.73 goals away. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.25 vs 0.94 at home), suggesting their advantage in creating chances. Taking all these factors into account, Valletta holds a clear advantage, although the visitors' recent good form and their ball possession (53%) could make the match more balanced than Naxxar Lions' away statistics suggest.
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
| Valletta | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.28 |
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 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Valletta · 2.4 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.
Valletta is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.39 goals / match - Valletta · 1.17 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Valletta is 164% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.61 goals / match - Valletta · 1.61 goals / match - Naxxar Lions
Valletta scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 matches).
Naxxar Lions scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 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 - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Valletta · 1 pts / match - Naxxar Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 50%. 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.
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 28%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
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
| Valletta | Liga | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 50% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 28% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 44% | 70% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Valletta 1 - 0 - 0 Naxxar Lions. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Naxxar Lions?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 4:2 Naxxar Lions. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Naxxar Lions?
Valletta score 1.39 goals per game on average and Naxxar Lions 1.17. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Valletta's matches and 61% of Naxxar Lions's.
What form are Valletta and Naxxar Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Naxxar Lions 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Naxxar Lions?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valletta vs Naxxar Lions: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.