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Zurrieq vs Naxxar Lions Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.01 expected goals for Zurrieq and 1.42 for Naxxar Lions, a combined total of 3.43. That distribution gives Zurrieq the largest share of the 1X2 market at 51%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 67% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. 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
Zurrieq win
51.3% probability
Expected goals
2.01 – 1.42
Model version
poisson-v2
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.
Zurrieq home form
10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Naxxar Lions away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Zurrieq to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 51%, against 51% / 22% / 27% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.01 goals for Zurrieq and 1.42 for Naxxar Lions, a combined 3.43 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
73%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
49%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–19.3%
- 1–19.2%
- 2–26.6%
- 1–26.6%
- 2–06.5%
Recent form
Zurrieq
- 2026-10-17T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Gudja United · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-11T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Santa Lucía · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Victoria Hotspurs · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Sirens · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-04-18T17:15:00.000Z · H vs Mgarr United · 4-2 (W)
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.
FA Trophy table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valletta FC | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Gzira United | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | Naxxar Lions | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Birkirkara | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | Hamrun Spartans | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 6 | Zurrieq | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 7 | Balzan FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Mosta | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | Floriana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Birzebbuga | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Zabbar St. Patrick | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Pietà Hotspurs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 13 | Qala Saints | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 14 | Tarxien Rainbows | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 | Hibernians | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | St. Andrews | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 | Santa Lucía | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | Xewkija Tigers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Swieqi United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | Gudja United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 | Mgarr United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 22 | Victoria Hotspurs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Fgura United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| 24 | Mqabba | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | Sirens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 | Sliema Wanderers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 | Marsaxlokk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 | Melita | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 29 | Pembroke Athleta | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 30 | Victoria Wanderers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 | Xaghra United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 | Nadur Youngsters | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 | Qormi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 | Marsa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 | Vittoriosa Stars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 36 | Ghajnsielem | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 37 | Kercem Ajax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 38 | Mtarfa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
| 39 | Zebbug Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Zurrieq win, at 51.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 67%.
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.