MALTA PREMIER LEAGUE
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Referee: P. Farrugia
Marsaxlokk
Match Timeline
Gzira United
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
34'
J. Minala
Marsaxlokk
🟨
45'
S. Bastic
Gzira United
54'
Dodo
Marsaxlokk
58'
Maxuell Samurai
Gzira United
🔄
62'
R. Mihana ↔ J. Kirby
Marsaxlokk
🔄
69'
M. Stojanovic ↔ D. Abela
Gzira United
🔄
69'
S. Bastic ↔ S. Martinez
Gzira United
🟨
70'
D. Simkus
Marsaxlokk
🔄
70'
J. Minala ↔ I. Christie-Davies
Marsaxlokk
🟨
71'
G. Mentz
Gzira United
74'
Dodo
Marsaxlokk
🔄
79'
U. Arias ↔ Weder
Marsaxlokk
🔄
81'
J. Bonilla ↔ D. Farrugia
Gzira United
🟨
84'
Kante
Gzira United
🔄
89'
Andre Carlos ↔ M. Van de Bovenkamp
Gzira United
🔄
89'
C. Failla ↔ N. Cassar
Gzira United

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 81.1%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 78.7%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 52.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
81.1%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
78.7%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
52.3%
-
Probability Distribution
Marsaxlokk Win 49.7%
Draw 18.9%
Gzira United Win 31.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Marsaxlokk1.3
Gzira United1.22
Recent Form (Last 5)
Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk
WWDLW
36 GF / 33 GA
Gzira United Gzira United
WLDWL
37 GF / 40 GA
Key Stats
1.24
Average Goals Scored
1.28
1.14
Average Goals Conceded
1.38
17
BTTS Yes
15
14
Over 2.5
13
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk 29 matches
Gzira United Gzira United 29 matches
Marsaxlokk Statistic Gzira United
13 Wins 12
8 Draws 6
8 Losses 11
36 Goals For 37
33 Goals Against 40
1.24 Avg Goals Scored 1.28
1.14 Avg Goals Conceded 1.38
17 BTTS Yes 15
22 Over 1.5 22
14 Over 2.5 13
6 Over 3.5 6
8 Clean Sheets 9
7 Failed To Score 8
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

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Gzira United. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. 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. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Gzira United having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest.

Marsaxlokk Analysis

Placed 3 with 22 points from 13 outings, Marsaxlokk continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 6 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, while the 15:14 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Dodo (10 goals), A. Majok (4 goals), N. Portelli (4 goals), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, the record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

Gzira United Analysis

Gzira United arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 5 place with 20 points after 13 matches. Their overall return of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses with goals at 15:14 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by Andre Carlos (8 goals), Maxuell Samurai (8 goals), J. Bonilla (5 goals), while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, their split return of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 11 head-to-head meetings, Marsaxlokk won 4 times, Gzira United won 3 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 11:12 from Marsaxlokk's perspective. 4 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 matches, with an average of 2.09 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (81.1%)
H2H summary: Marsaxlokk wins 4, draws 4, Gzira United wins 3

Lineups

Marsaxlokk
Formation
Gzira United
C. Mafoumbi
C. Mafoumbi
O. El Hasni
O. El Hasni
E. Pepe
E. Pepe
N. Muscat
N. Muscat
J. C. Corbalan
J. C. Corbalan
U. Arias
U. Arias
Dodo
⚽ 2
Dodo
J. Minala
J. Minala
L. Aguirre
L. Aguirre
R. Mihana
R. Mihana
D. Simkus
D. Simkus
E. Colombo
E. Colombo
G. Mentz
G. Mentz
Andre Carlos
Andre Carlos
Maxuell Samurai
Maxuell Samurai
C. Failla
C. Failla
S. Bastic
S. Bastic
C. N’sa
C. N’sa
D. Xuereb
D. Xuereb
J. Bonilla
J. Bonilla
M. Stojanovic
M. Stojanovic
Kante
Kante
Marsaxlokk 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
22
C. Mafoumbi
4
O. El Hasni
5
E. Pepe
6
N. Muscat
11
J. C. Corbalan
16
U. Arias
↓ 79'
17
Dodo
⚽ 54' ⚽ 74'
25
J. Minala
↓ 70' 🟨 34'
27
L. Aguirre
28
R. Mihana
↓ 62'
33
D. Simkus
🟨 70'
Substitutes
1
M. Calleja Cremona
3
Weder
↑ 79'
7
I. Christie-Davies
↑ 70'
8
J. Ghio
14
E. Attard
15
I. Borg
18
N. Galea
19
J. Kirby
↑ 62'
21
J. Vella
23
T. Caruana
26
M. Maniscalco
Gzira United 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
33
E. Colombo
3
G. Mentz
🟨 71'
9
Andre Carlos
↓ 89'
10
Maxuell Samurai
⚽ 58'
13
C. Failla
↓ 89'
19
S. Bastic
↓ 69' 🟨 45'
23
C. N’sa
30
D. Xuereb
57
J. Bonilla
↓ 81'
96
M. Stojanovic
↓ 69'
98
Kante
🟨 84'
Substitutes
1
K. Sargent
20
K. Galea
2
P. Ramos
5
D. Abela
↑ 69'
7
S. Martinez
↑ 69'
8
B. Borg
11
D. Farrugia
↑ 81'
22
M. Van de Bovenkamp
↑ 89'
25
G. Ghigo
28
N. Cassar
↑ 89'
92
A. Previ
Last matches: Marsaxlokk
16.05.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Floriana
1
2
L
09.05.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans
2
1
W
02.05.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Naxxar Lions
3
2
W
26.04.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Valletta FC
1
0
W
15.04.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Floriana
1
3
L
11.04.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans
3
2
W
14.03.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Valletta FC
1
1
D
08.03.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Naxxar Lions
1
1
D
28.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Mosta
2
1
W
23.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans
0
2
L
18.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Floriana
0
0
D
15.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hibernians
2
1
W
07.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Zabbar St. Patrick
2
1
W
03.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
31.01.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Birkirkara
1
0
W
25.01.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Tarxien Rainbows
2
1
W
18.01.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
0
3
L
11.01.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Birkirkara
2
1
W
06.01.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Sliema Wanderers
0
0
D
20.12.25
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Valletta FC
0
1
L
Last matches: Gzira United
30.04.26
Pre
Gzira United
Floriana
0
1
L
26.04.26
Pre
Gzira United
Naxxar Lions
0
0
D
15.04.26
Pre
Gzira United
Hamrun Spartans
1
0
W
12.04.26
Pre
Gzira United
Valletta FC
1
2
L
14.03.26
Pre
Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
07.03.26
Pre
Gzira United
Hibernians
1
0
W
28.02.26
Pre
Gzira United
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
22.02.26
Pre
Gzira United
Mosta
1
0
W
17.02.26
Pre
Gzira United
Naxxar Lions
2
4
L
13.02.26
Pre
Gzira United
Valletta FC
0
2
L
08.02.26
Pre
Gzira United
Floriana
1
2
L
03.02.26
Pre
Gzira United
Hamrun Spartans
0
0
D
31.01.26
Pre
Gzira United
Tarxien Rainbows
2
1
W
25.01.26
Pre
Gzira United
Birkirkara
2
0
W
18.01.26
Pre
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
3
0
W
11.01.26
Pre
Gzira United
Zabbar St. Patrick
0
2
L
06.01.26
Pre
Gzira United
Hibernians
1
4
L
19.12.25
Pre
Gzira United
Tarxien Rainbows
2
1
W
11.12.25
Pre
Gzira United
Naxxar Lions
3
1
W
24.11.25
Pre
Gzira United
Mosta
1
0
W
H2H: Marsaxlokk vs Gzira United
19.04.26
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
2
1
W
18.01.26
H2H
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
3
0
L
17.09.25
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
2
0
W
21.02.25
H2H
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
0
1
W
08.12.24
H2H
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
0
0
D
18.08.24
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
0
1
L
06.04.24
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
1
1
D
03.12.23
H2H
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
2
4
W
25.04.23
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
1
1
D
22.01.23
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
0
3
L
04.09.22
H2H
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
0
0
D
Last matches: Marsaxlokk
09.05.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans
2
1
W
02.05.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Naxxar Lions
3
2
W
26.04.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Valletta FC
1
0
W
15.04.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Floriana
1
3
L
11.04.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans
3
2
W
14.03.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Valletta FC
1
1
D
08.03.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Naxxar Lions
1
1
D
15.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hibernians
2
1
W
03.02.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
25.01.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Tarxien Rainbows
2
1
W
11.01.26
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Birkirkara
2
1
W
29.10.25
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
0
W
28.09.25
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Birkirkara
0
0
D
23.09.25
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans
0
2
L
20.09.25
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Floriana
1
2
L
17.09.25
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
2
0
W
17.08.25
Pre
Marsaxlokk
Mosta
3
1
W
H2H at home: Marsaxlokk
19.04.26
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
2
1
W
17.09.25
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
2
0
W
18.08.24
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
0
1
L
06.04.24
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
1
1
D
25.04.23
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
1
1
D
22.01.23
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
0
3
L
Last matches: Gzira United
15.04.26
Pre
Gzira United
Hamrun Spartans
1
0
W
12.04.26
Pre
Gzira United
Valletta FC
1
2
L
14.03.26
Pre
Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
17.02.26
Pre
Gzira United
Naxxar Lions
2
4
L
31.01.26
Pre
Gzira United
Tarxien Rainbows
2
1
W
06.01.26
Pre
Gzira United
Hibernians
1
4
L
28.10.25
Pre
Gzira United
Valletta FC
1
1
D
02.10.25
Pre
Gzira United
Mosta
4
3
W
28.09.25
Pre
Gzira United
Zabbar St. Patrick
0
2
L
24.09.25
Pre
Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers
0
2
L
20.09.25
Pre
Gzira United
Hamrun Spartans
0
0
D
17.09.25
Pre
Gzira United
Marsaxlokk
0
2
L
12.09.25
Pre
Gzira United
Floriana
1
1
D
23.08.25
Pre
Gzira United
Birkirkara
0
0
D
18.08.25
Pre
Gzira United
Hibernians
3
5
L
H2H away: Gzira United
19.04.26
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
2
1
L
17.09.25
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
2
0
L
18.08.24
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
0
1
W
06.04.24
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
1
1
D
25.04.23
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
1
1
D
22.01.23
H2H
Marsaxlokk
Gzira United
0
3
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