MALTA PREMIER LEAGUE
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Tony Bezzina Stadium
Referee: D. Portelli
Zabbar St. Patrick
Match Timeline
Tarxien Rainbows
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
40'
J. Micallef
Zabbar St. Patrick
🟨
51'
B. Gambarte
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
58'
Erico Junior ↔ A. Valverde
Tarxien Rainbows
🟨
61'
L. Borg
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
74'
A. Lokosa ↔ P. Schmidt
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
79'
N. Agius ↔ L. Mota
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
81'
K. Donsu ↔ M. Aguek
Tarxien Rainbows
🟨
101'
M. Fontanella
Zabbar St. Patrick
🟨
105+1'
Z. Leonardi
Zabbar St. Patrick
108'
A. Majok
Zabbar St. Patrick
🟨
117'
M. Spiteri
Tarxien Rainbows
🟨
117'
Claudio Murici
Tarxien Rainbows
117'
M. Fontanella
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
119'
M. Fontanella ↔ L. Micallef
Zabbar St. Patrick
🔄
119'
S. Mizzi ↔ M. D'Alessandro
Tarxien Rainbows
🟥
120+1'
Claudio Murici
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
120+2'
A. Majok ↔ A. Etim
Zabbar St. Patrick

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 81.6%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 90.5%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 87.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
81.6%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
90.5%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
87.6%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Zabbar St. Patrick Win 49.7%
Draw 18.4%
Tarxien Rainbows Win 31.9%
Expected Goals (xG)
Zabbar St. Patrick1.51
Tarxien Rainbows1.2
Recent Form (Last 5)
Zabbar St. Patrick Zabbar St. Patrick
WWDLW
43 GF / 47 GA
Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows
WLDWL
35 GF / 60 GA
Key Stats
1.3
Average Goals Scored
1.06
1.42
Average Goals Conceded
1.82
20
BTTS Yes
22
16
Over 2.5
19
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Zabbar St. Patrick Zabbar St. Patrick 33 matches
Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows 33 matches
Zabbar St. Patrick Statistic Tarxien Rainbows
6 Wins 5
13 Draws 10
14 Losses 18
43 Goals For 35
47 Goals Against 60
1.3 Avg Goals Scored 1.06
1.42 Avg Goals Conceded 1.82
20 BTTS Yes 22
27 Over 1.5 26
16 Over 2.5 19
7 Over 3.5 12
7 Clean Sheets 2
8 Failed To Score 10
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 knockout meeting sets up as a clash between two sides with a fairly similar football identity, where game management could be just as important as attacking output. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Tarxien Rainbows have the edge after taking the first leg 3-2, leaving Zabbar St. Patrick needing to respond to a 1-goal deficit. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Tarxien Rainbows. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Tarxien Rainbows having the stronger overall control. 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. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns.

Zabbar St. Patrick Analysis

Zabbar St. Patrick come into this tie placed 3 in their league with 16 points from 17 matches. With 3 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses plus a goal ratio of 22:23, they bring poor form over their recent run into this tie. Going forward they rely on M. Fontanella (9 goals), P. Cejas (9 goals), Z. Leonardi (5 goals), while defensively they have been very solid. At home, their split of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Stylistically they continue to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Tarxien Rainbows Analysis

Ahead of this knockout test, Tarxien Rainbows arrive from a league campaign that has them 5 with 16 points after 17 matches. The return of 3 wins, 7 draws, and 7 defeats, together with a 20:30 goal balance, points toward good form over their recent run. Their attacking influence is driven by Nhayson (7 goals), M. Musulin (4 goals), A. Valverde (3 goals), and at the back they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, the return of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses suggests a weak split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football identity still points toward a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 7 head-to-head meetings, Zabbar St. Patrick won 1 times, Tarxien Rainbows won 1 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 12:11 from Zabbar St. Patrick'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: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (81.6%)
H2H summary: Zabbar St. Patrick wins 1, draws 5, Tarxien Rainbows wins 1

Lineups

Zabbar St. Patrick
Formation
Tarxien Rainbows
M. Djalo
M. Djalo
P. Cejas
P. Cejas
B. Gambarte
B. Gambarte
N. Agius
N. Agius
J. Micallef
J. Micallef
A. Majok
A. Majok
Z. Leonardi
Z. Leonardi
Z. Polidano
Z. Polidano
Vinicius Paiva
Vinicius Paiva
K. Scicluna
K. Scicluna
M. Fontanella
M. Fontanella
M. Spiteri
M. Spiteri
A. Kuku
A. Kuku
A. Lokosa
A. Lokosa
Claudio Murici
Claudio Murici
Erico Junior
Erico Junior
S. Mizzi
S. Mizzi
L. Borg
L. Borg
Nhayson
Nhayson
K. Donsu
K. Donsu
M. Musulin
M. Musulin
P. Panic
P. Panic
Zabbar St. Patrick 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
99
M. Djalo
9
P. Cejas
10
B. Gambarte
🟨 51'
11
N. Agius
↓ 79'
16
J. Micallef
🟨 40'
19
A. Majok
⚽ 108' ↓ 120+2'
22
Z. Leonardi
🟨 105+1'
23
Z. Polidano
28
Vinicius Paiva
55
K. Scicluna
89
M. Fontanella
⚽ 117' ↓ 119' 🟨 101'
Substitutes
1
I. Colombo
91
J. Grech
2
K. Buhagiar
5
M. Forte
15
Y. W. Im
18
L. Mota
↑ 79'
20
L. Micallef
↑ 119'
24
T. Eviparker
30
R. Scicluna
31
J. Scicluna
77
A. Etim
↑ 120+2'
Tarxien Rainbows 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
94
M. Spiteri
🟨 117'
6
A. Kuku
9
A. Lokosa
↓ 74'
10
Claudio Murici
🟨 117' 🟥 120+1'
11
Erico Junior
↓ 58'
18
S. Mizzi
↓ 119'
20
L. Borg
🟨 61'
23
Nhayson
29
K. Donsu
↓ 81'
33
M. Musulin
54
P. Panic
Substitutes
1
A. Cassar
95
A. Vella
4
M. D'Alessandro
↑ 119'
7
A. Valverde
↑ 58'
17
N. Bird
21
K. Vella
22
M. Aguek
↑ 81'
70
P. Schmidt
↑ 74'
77
M. Grima
88
K. Gatt
99
T. Bird
Last matches: Zabbar St. Patrick
18.07.26
Fri
Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara
1
2
L
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
19.04.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
3
3
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
Last matches: Tarxien Rainbows
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
19.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
3
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
H2H: Zabbar St. Patrick vs Tarxien Rainbows
10.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
0
W
05.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
3
L
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: Zabbar St. Patrick
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
07.03.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Mosta
5
3
W
17.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Valletta FC
0
0
D
07.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Marsaxlokk
1
2
L
01.02.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Floriana
0
3
L
08.01.26
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
24.11.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
2
D
03.10.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara
0
2
L
28.09.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Gzira United
2
0
W
16.09.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hamrun Spartans
0
1
L
13.09.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Naxxar Lions
1
1
D
24.08.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Hibernians
2
2
D
16.08.25
Pre
Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
H2H at home: Zabbar St. Patrick
10.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
0
W
05.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
3
L
24.11.25
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
2
D
03.02.24
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
Last matches: Tarxien Rainbows
05.05.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
2
W
08.03.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta FC
1
3
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
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
12.12.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
0
1
L
24.11.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
2
2
D
24.10.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Gzira United
1
3
L
16.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions
3
2
W
13.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
0
1
L
H2H away: Tarxien Rainbows
10.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
0
L
05.05.26
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
3
W
24.11.25
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
2
2
D
03.02.24
H2H
Zabbar St. Patrick
Tarxien Rainbows
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