MALTA PREMIER LEAGUE
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Gozo Stadium
Referee: E. Grech
Tarxien Rainbows
Match Timeline
Zabbar St. Patrick
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
5'
M. Fontanella
Zabbar St. Patrick
44'
M. Fontanella
Zabbar St. Patrick
45'
M. Musulin
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
57'
A. Lokosa ↔ P. Schmidt
Tarxien Rainbows
63'
P. Schmidt
Tarxien Rainbows
68'
Z. Leonardi
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
70'
N. Agius ↔ J. Micallef
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
70'
P. Cejas ↔ A. Majok
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
71'
M. Musulin ↔ Erico Junior
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
71'
L. Borg ↔ M. Grima
Tarxien Rainbows
🟨
79'
P. Panic
Tarxien Rainbows
81'
Nhayson
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
84'
B. Figueiredo ↔ Y. W. Im
Zabbar St. Patrick
🟨
86'
Vinicius Paiva
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
90+2'
M. Fontanella ↔ L. Mota
Zabbar St. Patrick

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Draw
Probability 38%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 95.2%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 60.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Draw
38%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
95.2%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
60.6%
-
Probability Distribution
Tarxien Rainbows Win 32.1%
Draw 38%
Zabbar St. Patrick Win 30%
Expected Goals (xG)
Tarxien Rainbows1.11
Zabbar St. Patrick1.45
Recent Form (Last 5)
Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows
WWDLW
27 GF / 54 GA
Zabbar St. Patrick Zabbar St. Patrick
WLDWL
34 GF / 40 GA
Key Stats
0.93
Average Goals Scored
1.17
1.86
Average Goals Conceded
1.38
19
BTTS Yes
17
16
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

Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows 29 matches
Zabbar St. Patrick Zabbar St. Patrick 29 matches
Tarxien Rainbows Statistic Zabbar St. Patrick
3 Wins 5
8 Draws 11
18 Losses 13
27 Goals For 34
54 Goals Against 40
0.93 Avg Goals Scored 1.17
1.86 Avg Goals Conceded 1.38
19 BTTS Yes 17
23 Over 1.5 23
16 Over 2.5 13
10 Over 3.5 5
1 Clean Sheets 6
9 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

This fixture has the profile of a tight matchup, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity likely to keep the contest close. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. 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. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Zabbar St. Patrick. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Zabbar St. Patrick having the stronger overall control.

Tarxien Rainbows Analysis

Placed 5 with 10 points from 13 outings, Tarxien Rainbows continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 2 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, while the 11:23 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Nhayson (5 goals), K. Donsu (3 goals), M. Musulin (3 goals), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 1 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 a more cautious and defensive approach.

Zabbar St. Patrick Analysis

Zabbar St. Patrick come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 4 with 10 points from 13 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 2 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, while the 13:16 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on P. Cejas (8 goals), B. Gambarte (4 goals), M. Fontanella (4 goals), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 3 draws, and 3 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 a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 7 head-to-head meetings, Tarxien Rainbows won 1 times, Zabbar St. Patrick won 1 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 11:12 from Tarxien Rainbows's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 3.29 goals per game.

1X2: Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (70%)
H2H summary: Tarxien Rainbows wins 1, draws 5, Zabbar St. Patrick wins 1

Lineups

Tarxien Rainbows
Formation
Zabbar St. Patrick
M. Spiteri
M. Spiteri
A. Valverde
A. Valverde
A. Lokosa
A. Lokosa
Claudio Murici
Claudio Murici
L. Borg
L. Borg
Nhayson
Nhayson
Y. Mosquera
Y. Mosquera
K. Donsu
K. Donsu
M. Musulin
M. Musulin
P. Panic
P. Panic
A. Vella
A. Vella
I. Colombo
I. Colombo
B. Figueiredo
B. Figueiredo
P. Cejas
P. Cejas
B. Gambarte
B. Gambarte
N. Agius
N. Agius
S. Jovancic
S. Jovancic
Z. Leonardi
Z. Leonardi
Vinicius Paiva
Vinicius Paiva
R. Scicluna
R. Scicluna
K. Scicluna
K. Scicluna
M. Fontanella
⚽ 2
M. Fontanella
Tarxien Rainbows 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
94
M. Spiteri
7
A. Valverde
9
A. Lokosa
↓ 57'
10
Claudio Murici
20
L. Borg
↓ 71'
23
Nhayson
⚽ 81'
27
Y. Mosquera
29
K. Donsu
33
M. Musulin
⚽ 45' ↓ 71'
54
P. Panic
🟨 79'
74
A. Vella
Substitutes
1
A. Cassar
95
A. Vella
4
M. D'Alessandro
8
Wesley Hudson
11
Erico Junior
↑ 71'
17
N. Bird
18
S. Mizzi
21
K. Vella
70
P. Schmidt
⚽ 63' ↑ 57'
77
M. Grima
↑ 71'
88
K. Gatt
Zabbar St. Patrick 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
1
I. Colombo
8
B. Figueiredo
↓ 84'
9
P. Cejas
↓ 70'
10
B. Gambarte
11
N. Agius
↓ 70'
21
S. Jovancic
22
Z. Leonardi
⚽ 68'
28
Vinicius Paiva
🟨 86'
30
R. Scicluna
55
K. Scicluna
89
M. Fontanella
⚽ 5' ⚽ 44' ↓ 90+2'
Substitutes
91
J. Grech
99
M. Djalo
2
K. Buhagiar
15
Y. W. Im
↑ 84'
16
J. Micallef
↑ 70'
18
L. Mota
↑ 90+2'
19
A. Majok
↑ 70'
20
L. Micallef
23
Z. Polidano
24
T. Eviparker
77
A. Etim
Last matches: Tarxien Rainbows
10.05.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
0
2
L
05.05.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
2
W
30.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
W
24.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
0
D
14.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
3
2
W
11.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
2
2
D
15.03.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
08.03.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta FC
1
3
L
28.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
18.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
1
0
W
15.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Floriana
0
2
L
07.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
1
1
D
03.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
5
L
31.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Gzira United
1
2
L
25.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Marsaxlokk
1
2
L
17.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hamrun Spartans
1
2
L
11.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions
0
1
L
08.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
2
2
D
19.12.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Gzira United
1
2
L
Last matches: Zabbar St. Patrick
10.05.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
0
W
05.05.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
3
L
30.04.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hibernians
3
0
W
26.04.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
15.04.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Mosta
1
2
L
11.04.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara
0
1
L
15.03.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
07.03.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Mosta
5
3
W
28.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Gzira United
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara
3
0
W
17.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Valletta FC
0
0
D
13.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hamrun Spartans
0
0
D
07.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Marsaxlokk
1
2
L
04.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hibernians
1
2
L
01.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Floriana
0
3
L
23.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
16.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers
0
1
L
11.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Gzira United
2
0
W
08.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
18.12.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hibernians
3
3
D
H2H: Tarxien Rainbows vs Zabbar St. Patrick
10.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
0
L
05.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
3
W
19.04.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
3
D
15.03.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
24.11.25
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
2
D
20.09.25
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
03.02.24
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
Last matches: Tarxien Rainbows
30.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
W
24.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
0
D
14.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
3
2
W
11.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
2
2
D
15.03.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
28.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
31.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Gzira United
1
2
L
02.11.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
0
1
L
28.10.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
4
L
02.10.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Marsaxlokk
0
2
L
28.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta FC
1
2
L
23.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
1
3
L
20.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
23.08.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Floriana
0
1
L
17.08.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hamrun Spartans
1
1
D
H2H at home: Tarxien Rainbows
19.04.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
3
D
15.03.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
20.09.25
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
Last matches: Zabbar St. Patrick
15.04.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Mosta
1
2
L
11.04.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara
0
1
L
15.03.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
28.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Gzira United
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara
3
0
W
13.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hamrun Spartans
0
0
D
04.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hibernians
1
2
L
23.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
16.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers
0
1
L
11.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Gzira United
2
0
W
18.12.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hibernians
3
3
D
12.12.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Mosta
1
1
D
02.11.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Valletta FC
2
0
W
29.10.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Marsaxlokk
0
1
L
24.10.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Mosta
1
1
D
24.09.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Floriana
1
3
L
20.09.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
H2H away: Zabbar St. Patrick
19.04.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
3
D
15.03.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
20.09.25
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D

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