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Saturday, 2 May 2026

Tony Bezzina Stadium · Referee P. Farrugia · Analysis updated 22:14 UTC

Marsaxlokk vs Naxxar Lions Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.72 expected goals for Marsaxlokk and 1.14 for Naxxar Lions, a combined total of 2.86. That distribution gives Marsaxlokk the largest share of the 1X2 market at 51%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 55% for over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 51% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Marsaxlokk win

50.8% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.72 – 1.14

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Marsaxlokk home form

    10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Naxxar Lions away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Marsaxlokk to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 51%, against 51% / 24% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.72 goals for Marsaxlokk and 1.14 for Naxxar Lions, a combined 2.86 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Marsaxlokk win51%
Draw24%
Naxxar Lions win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

49%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals78%
Over 2.5 goals55%
Over 3.5 goals32%
Both teams to score56%

Correct score

  • 1–111.2%
  • 1–09.8%
  • 2–19.7%
  • 2–08.4%
  • 0–16.5%

Recent form

Marsaxlokk

  • 2026-10-24T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Sliema Wanderers · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-21T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Birzebbuga · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-16T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Birkirkara · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Zabbar St. Patrick · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Hamrun Spartans · 1-4 (L)

Naxxar Lions

  • 2026-05-10T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Mosta · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-05-02T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Marsaxlokk · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-04-26T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Gzira United · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-04-19T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Hamrun Spartans · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-04-15T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Valletta FC · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Premier League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Valletta FC107121322
2Marsaxlokk10523217
3Sliema Wanderers10523117
4Floriana9441916
5Hamrun Spartans10442416
6Birkirkara10424314
7Mosta9342013
8Hibernians9333-312
9Balzan FC10253011
10Zabbar St. Patrick9225-58
11Gzira United10055-125
12Birzebbuga10127-125

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Marsaxlokk win, at 50.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 56% and over 2.5 goals at 55%.

A 51% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.