Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics
Valletta are the clear favorites for this match. The hosts are showing solid home form with a 46% win rate at their ground and a positive goal difference of +7. In their last five matches, they have averaged 1.6 points per game, confirming their consistency. Tarxien Rainbows are the weakest team in the league, with just a 14% away win rate and a disastrous away goal difference of -13. The visitors are characterized by a very high loss percentage (64%) and concede an average of 1.86 goals per away match. Valletta boast superior statistics in all key categories: shot accuracy (17% vs 13%), ball possession (52% vs 48%), and expected goals (1.23 vs 1.06). Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of play and Tarxien Rainbows' poor away form, a Valletta victory is the most likely outcome.
Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Valletta played Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Valletta: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Tarxien Rainbows: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valletta scores 1.28 and concedes 0.64 goals per match. Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.80 and concedes 1.84. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valletta 36%, Tarxien Rainbows 60%. Over 2.5: Valletta 24%, Tarxien Rainbows 52%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.24 vs 0.93. Valletta: 8.2 shots per match, Tarxien Rainbows: 6.2.
Match halves
Valletta: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.88. Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Valletta: 76-90+ (10 goals). Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
Valletta are the clear favorites for this match. The hosts are showing solid home form with a 46% win rate at their ground and a positive goal difference of +7. In their last five matches, they have averaged 1.6 points per game, confirming their consistency. Tarxien Rainbows are the weakest team in the league, with just a 14% away win rate and a disastrous away goal difference of -13. The visitors are characterized by a very high loss percentage (64%) and concede an average of 1.86 goals per away match. Valletta boast superior statistics in all key categories: shot accuracy (17% vs 13%), ball possession (52% vs 48%), and expected goals (1.23 vs 1.06). Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of play and Tarxien Rainbows' poor away form, a Valletta victory is the most likely outcome.
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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.34 |
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 60% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Valletta · 0.8 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta is 188% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.64 goals / match - Valletta · 1.84 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 25 matches).
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 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 - Tarxien Rainbows
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 94% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - Valletta · 0.72 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 44%. 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.
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 8%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Tarxien Rainbows
* 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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.92 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 43% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 31% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 66% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Valletta 1 - 0 - 0 Tarxien Rainbows. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 3:1 Tarxien Rainbows. 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 Tarxien Rainbows?
Valletta score 1.28 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 0.80. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Valletta's matches and 60% of Tarxien Rainbows's.
What form are Valletta and Tarxien Rainbows in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.