MALTA PREMIER LEAGUE
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Referee: A. Johnson
Floriana
Match Timeline
Valletta FC
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
18'
A. Zammit
Valletta FC
🟨
24'
B. Paiber
Valletta FC
🟨
40'
S. Radic
Valletta FC
🔄
52'
S. Borg ↔ N. Micallef
Valletta FC
🟨
57'
M. Beerman
Floriana
🔄
66'
C. Zammit Lonardelli ↔ K. Mabea
Floriana
🔄
66'
A. Zammit ↔ S. Meijer
Valletta FC
🔄
73'
P. Mbong ↔ K. Dervisagic
Floriana
🔄
74'
R. Areias ↔ M. Jah
Floriana
🔄
79'
Y. Yankam ↔ A. Adebayo
Valletta FC
🔄
79'
J. Azzopardi ↔ J. Mendoza
Valletta FC
🟨
82'
I. Mendonca
Floriana
🔄
84'
D. Vella ↔ Z. Scerri
Floriana
🟨
90'
A. Kurtalic
Floriana
🟨
90+4'
C. M'Mombwa
Floriana
🟨
90+9'
G. Cioletti
Floriana
90'
C. M'Mombwa
Floriana
90'
K. Dervisagic
Floriana

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 58.8%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 71.6%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 59.1%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
58.8%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
71.6%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
59.1%
-
Probability Distribution
Floriana Win 58.8%
Draw 9.2%
Valletta FC Win 32%
Expected Goals (xG)
Floriana1.28
Valletta FC1.18
Recent Form (Last 5)
Floriana Floriana
WWDLW
55 GF / 31 GA
Valletta FC Valletta FC
WLDWL
39 GF / 20 GA
Key Stats
1.67
Average Goals Scored
1.34
0.94
Average Goals Conceded
0.69
19
BTTS Yes
13
17
Over 2.5
8
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Floriana Floriana 33 matches
Valletta FC Valletta FC 29 matches
Floriana Statistic Valletta FC
21 Wins 13
8 Draws 11
4 Losses 5
55 Goals For 39
31 Goals Against 20
1.67 Avg Goals Scored 1.34
0.94 Avg Goals Conceded 0.69
19 BTTS Yes 13
25 Over 1.5 18
17 Over 2.5 8
10 Over 3.5 5
12 Clean Sheets 12
5 Failed To Score 9
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Floriana arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 1 with 31 points compared to Valletta FC in 4 on 21, which underlines the gap in season consistency. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Valletta FC having the stronger overall control. Given the broader gap between the sides, Away Win looks like the most logical direction, while the clean-sheet expectation leans toward Valletta FC.

Floriana Analysis

Floriana come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 31 points after 13 matches. The return of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 0 defeats, together with goals at 21:7, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through J. Grech (11 goals), F. Varela (7 goals), M. Jah (7 goals), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, their record of 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.

Valletta FC Analysis

Valletta FC arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 4 place with 21 points after 13 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 5 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses, while the 18:8 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Yuri (12 goals), A. Zammit (6 goals), A. Adebayo (4 goals), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, they have returned 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Floriana won 8 times, Valletta FC won 2 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 16:4 from Floriana's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 1 matches, with an average of 1.43 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (90.8%)
Predicted formations: Floriana 4-2-3-1 / Valletta FC -
H2H summary: Floriana wins 8, draws 4, Valletta FC wins 2

Lineups

Floriana
Formation
Valletta FC
G. Cioletti
G. Cioletti
M. Beerman
M. Beerman
F. Varela
F. Varela
D. Vella
D. Vella
A. Kurtalic
A. Kurtalic
O. Spiteri
O. Spiteri
C. Zammit Lonardelli
C. Zammit Lonardelli
C. M'Mombwa
C. M'Mombwa
I. Mendonca
I. Mendonca
P. Mbong
P. Mbong
R. Areias
R. Areias
Maringa Adilson
Maringa Adilson
M. Ellul
M. Ellul
S. Borg
S. Borg
A. Zammit
A. Zammit
B. Paiber
B. Paiber
J. Azzopardi
J. Azzopardi
D. Tavares
D. Tavares
Y. Yankam
Y. Yankam
E. Mbende
E. Mbende
Yuri
Yuri
S. Radic
S. Radic
Floriana 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
23
G. Cioletti
🟨 90+9'
3
M. Beerman
🟨 57'
10
F. Varela
12
D. Vella
↓ 84'
14
A. Kurtalic
🟨 90'
17
O. Spiteri
21
C. Zammit Lonardelli
↓ 66'
24
C. M'Mombwa
⚽ 90' 🟨 90+4'
34
I. Mendonca
🟨 82'
88
P. Mbong
↓ 73'
94
R. Areias
↓ 74'
Substitutes
1
P. Picon
4
Antonio Lara
5
G. Rodgers
8
J. Grech
9
K. Dervisagic
⚽ 90' ↑ 73'
11
Z. Scerri
↑ 84'
15
K. Mabea
↑ 66'
19
M. Jah
↑ 74'
20
E. Piscopo
27
Z. Vella Newell
99
D. Attard
Valletta FC 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
90
Maringa Adilson
3
M. Ellul
4
S. Borg
↓ 52'
8
A. Zammit
↓ 66' 🟨 18'
10
B. Paiber
🟨 24'
11
J. Azzopardi
↓ 79'
19
D. Tavares
20
Y. Yankam
↓ 79'
33
E. Mbende
50
Yuri
55
S. Radic
🟨 40'
Substitutes
1
J. Archibald
13
L. Frendo
18
S. Chetcuti
24
Z. Formosa
28
S. Brewer
29
A. Adebayo
↑ 79'
31
T. Melillo
44
N. Micallef
↑ 52'
80
M. P. Grech
98
J. Mendoza
↑ 79'
99
S. Meijer
↑ 66'
Last matches: Floriana
07.07.26
UEF
Floriana
Shamrock Rovers
2
0
W
16.05.26
Pre
Floriana
Marsaxlokk
2
1
W
09.05.26
Pre
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
30.04.26
Pre
Floriana
Gzira United
1
0
W
25.04.26
Pre
Floriana
Hamrun Spartans
1
4
L
15.04.26
Pre
Floriana
Marsaxlokk
3
1
W
11.04.26
Pre
Floriana
Naxxar Lions
1
0
W
14.03.26
Pre
Floriana
Birkirkara
2
2
D
07.03.26
Pre
Floriana
Sliema Wanderers
1
0
W
01.03.26
Pre
Floriana
Hamrun Spartans
1
1
D
22.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Hibernians
4
1
W
18.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Marsaxlokk
0
0
D
15.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Tarxien Rainbows
2
0
W
08.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Gzira United
2
1
W
04.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
01.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
0
W
25.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Mosta
2
1
W
17.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Naxxar Lions
3
1
W
10.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
07.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Hamrun Spartans
0
2
L
Last matches: Valletta FC
15.05.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Hamrun Spartans
0
2
L
09.05.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
0
D
02.05.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Hamrun Spartans
2
1
W
26.04.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Marsaxlokk
0
1
L
15.04.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Naxxar Lions
1
1
D
12.04.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Gzira United
2
1
W
14.03.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Marsaxlokk
1
1
D
08.03.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Tarxien Rainbows
3
1
W
28.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Hibernians
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Sliema Wanderers
0
1
L
17.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Zabbar St. Patrick
0
0
D
13.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Gzira United
2
0
W
08.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Birkirkara
0
1
L
04.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
0
D
01.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Naxxar Lions
4
2
W
24.01.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Hamrun Spartans
0
0
D
16.01.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Mosta
5
0
W
10.01.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
0
D
07.01.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Birkirkara
2
0
W
20.12.25
Pre
Valletta FC
Marsaxlokk
1
0
W
H2H: Floriana vs Valletta FC
09.05.26
H2H
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
0
D
18.04.26
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
2
0
W
04.02.26
H2H
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
0
D
10.01.26
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
16.09.25
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
2
L
06.04.24
H2H
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
2
W
03.12.23
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
1
0
W
29.01.23
H2H
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
0
D
10.09.22
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
1
0
W
15.05.22
H2H
Valletta FC
Floriana
1
2
W
17.01.22
H2H
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
2
W
11.09.21
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
3
0
W
03.04.21
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
06.12.20
H2H
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
3
W
02.02.20
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
1
L
Last matches: Floriana
07.07.26
UEF
Floriana
Shamrock Rovers
2
0
W
16.05.26
Pre
Floriana
Marsaxlokk
2
1
W
25.04.26
Pre
Floriana
Hamrun Spartans
1
4
L
22.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Hibernians
4
1
W
18.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Marsaxlokk
0
0
D
15.02.26
Pre
Floriana
Tarxien Rainbows
2
0
W
25.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Mosta
2
1
W
17.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Naxxar Lions
3
1
W
10.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
07.01.26
Pre
Floriana
Hamrun Spartans
0
2
L
20.12.25
Pre
Floriana
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
W
13.12.25
Pre
Floriana
Birkirkara
2
0
W
23.11.25
Pre
Floriana
Marsaxlokk
2
1
W
01.11.25
Pre
Floriana
Sliema Wanderers
2
2
D
29.10.25
Pre
Floriana
Hamrun Spartans
1
3
L
25.10.25
Pre
Floriana
Birkirkara
2
0
W
24.09.25
Pre
Floriana
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
1
W
16.09.25
Pre
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
2
L
12.09.25
Pre
Floriana
Gzira United
1
1
D
31.07.25
UEF
Floriana
Ballkani
1
1
D
H2H at home: Floriana
18.04.26
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
2
0
W
10.01.26
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
16.09.25
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
2
L
03.12.23
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
1
0
W
10.09.22
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
1
0
W
11.09.21
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
3
0
W
03.04.21
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
02.02.20
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
1
L
Last matches: Valletta FC
26.04.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Marsaxlokk
0
1
L
15.04.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Naxxar Lions
1
1
D
14.03.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Marsaxlokk
1
1
D
28.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Hibernians
1
1
D
17.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Zabbar St. Patrick
0
0
D
13.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Gzira United
2
0
W
08.02.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Birkirkara
0
1
L
16.01.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Mosta
5
0
W
10.01.26
Pre
Valletta FC
Floriana
0
0
D
22.11.25
Pre
Valletta FC
Hamrun Spartans
0
1
L
05.10.25
Pre
Valletta FC
Naxxar Lions
1
0
W
28.09.25
Pre
Valletta FC
Tarxien Rainbows
2
1
W
21.09.25
Pre
Valletta FC
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
16.09.25
Pre
Valletta FC
Floriana
2
0
W
31.08.25
Pre
Valletta FC
Hamrun Spartans
1
1
D
H2H away: Valletta FC
18.04.26
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
2
0
L
10.01.26
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
16.09.25
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
2
W
03.12.23
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
1
0
L
10.09.22
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
1
0
L
11.09.21
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
3
0
L
03.04.21
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
0
D
02.02.20
H2H
Floriana
Valletta FC
0
1
W

Standings

Premier League , Opening Round
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 11 7 2 2 17:11 6 23
W W W L W
2 11 6 4 1 15:6 9 22
W L L W W
3 11 6 4 1 16:8 8 22
L L W L L
4 11 5 4 2 16:14 2 19
L D D W D
5 11 5 3 3 14:11 3 18
L W W W W
6 11 4 4 3 12:8 4 16
D D D L W
7 11 4 3 4 20:18 2 15
L W D L D
8 11 3 4 4 14:18 -4 13
L D L W L
9 11 3 2 6 13:19 -6 11
W D L D W
10 11 2 4 5 11:14 -3 10
W L W D D
11 11 1 2 8 10:18 -8 5
L L D L D
12 11 1 2 8 8:21 -13 5
L W W D D
Championship round
Relegation Round