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Naxxar Lions vs Valletta FC Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.02 expected goals for Naxxar Lions and 1.53 for Valletta FC, a combined total of 2.55. That distribution gives Valletta FC the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 47% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% 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
Valletta FC win
49.0% probability
Expected goals
1.02 – 1.53
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.
Naxxar Lions home form
4 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Valletta FC away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Valletta FC to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 25% / 26% / 49% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.02 goals for Naxxar Lions and 1.53 for Valletta FC, a combined 2.55 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
51%
Double chance 12
74%
Double chance X2
75%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–112.2%
- 0–112.0%
- 1–29.3%
- 0–29.2%
- 1–08.0%
Recent form
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)
Valletta FC
- 2026-10-17T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Sliema Wanderers · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-10T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Birkirkara · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Birzebbuga · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-13T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Balzan FC · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-07T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Floriana · 2-0 (W)
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
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valletta FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | Marsaxlokk | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 3 | Sliema Wanderers | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| 4 | Floriana | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | Hamrun Spartans | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | Birkirkara | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | Mosta | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| 8 | Hibernians | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 |
| 9 | Balzan FC | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Zabbar St. Patrick | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 11 | Gzira United | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -12 | 5 |
| 12 | Birzebbuga | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Valletta FC win, at 49.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 47%.
A 49% 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.