Melita vs Naxxar Lions: result 1-2 and analysis
Challenge LeagueChampionship Round - 5Kick-off on March 5, 2023 at 03:30 PM (UTC)MFA Centenary Stadium, Ta'Qali
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What was the result of Melita vs Naxxar Lions?
Naxxar Lions won 1-2 on March 5, 2023.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Melita have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Naxxar Lions have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2023 | Zejtun Corinthians(away) | 2-2 | Challenge League |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Sliema Wanderers(home) | 0-2 | Challenge League |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Zurrieq(away) | 3-0 | Challenge League |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Tarxien Rainbows(home) | 0-0 | Challenge League |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Mosta(home) | 0-3 | FA Trophy |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2023 | Sliema Wanderers(away) | 1-3 | Challenge League |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Zurrieq(home) | 3-0 | Challenge League |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Tarxien Rainbows(away) | 3-0 | Challenge League |
| Jan 22, 2023 | Zejtun Corinthians(home) | 0-0 | Challenge League |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Gudja United(away) | 1-2 | FA Trophy |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Melita win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Naxxar Lions win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2022 | Naxxar Lions 2-0 Melita | Challenge League |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Naxxar Lions 0-2 Melita | Challenge League |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Melita 0-2 Naxxar Lions | Challenge League |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Naxxar Lions 1-1 Melita | Challenge League |
| Oct 16, 2016 | Melita 0-2 Naxxar Lions | Challenge League |
Last archived meeting: Naxxar Lions vs Melita on Dec 8, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Melita score 1.1 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Naxxar Lions score 2.4 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melita | 1.1 | 1.4 | 4 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Naxxar Lions | 2.4 | 1.0 | 7 | 8/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Melita | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 28 | 38 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy