Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers: result 3-1 and analysis
Challenge LeagueMatchday 6Kick-off on October 28, 2016 at 05:30 PM (UTC)MFA Centenary Stadium, Ta'Qali
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What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers?
Naxxar Lions won 3-1 on October 28, 2016.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 5 matches in all competitions, Naxxar Lions have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats; Zebbug Rangers have 1, 2 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2016 | Melita(away) | 2-0 | Challenge League |
| Oct 2, 2016 | Mqabba(home) | 0-1 | Challenge League |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Marsa(away) | 1-0 | Challenge League |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Lija Athletic(home) | 1-0 | Challenge League |
| Sep 11, 2016 | Pietà Hotspurs(away) | 0-2 | Challenge League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2016 | Sirens(home) | 5-2 | Challenge League |
| Oct 2, 2016 | Melita(away) | 2-2 | Challenge League |
| Sep 24, 2016 | Fgura United(home) | 1-2 | Challenge League |
| Sep 17, 2016 | Mqabba(away) | 0-1 | Challenge League |
| Sep 10, 2016 | Vittoriosa Stars(home) | 0-0 | Challenge League |
How many goals should we expect?
Naxxar Lions score 0.8 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 5; Zebbug Rangers score 1.6 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naxxar Lions | 0.8 | 0.6 | 3 | 0/5 | 0/5 |
| Zebbug Rangers | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Over the last 5 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Naxxar Lions sit 3rd in Challenge League (16 points from 7 matches) and Zebbug Rangers sit 10th (7 points from 7 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Naxxar Lions | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Zebbug Rangers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 |
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