Birzebbuga vs Marsaxlokk preview
In the Malta Premier League fixture between Birzebbuga and Marsaxlokk, the 1X2 probabilities show Marsaxlokk at 60%, while Birzebbuga is at 17%. The most likely scoreline predicted is 1-2, with a 10% chance. Marsaxlokk's expected goals stand at 2.11, compared to Birzebbuga's 1.06, indicating a stronger attacking potential for the visitors.
The model also suggests a 61% likelihood of Over 2.5 goals and a 58% chance for both teams to score. However, Birzebbuga's recent form, with six matches without a win, could affect their performance. This makes the outcome less predictable, despite Marsaxlokk's favorable statistics.
Birzebbuga vs Marsaxlokk: model vs market
| Source | Birzebbuga | Draw | Marsaxlokk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 14% | 21% | 64% |
| Market | — | — | — |
| Published | 14% | 21% | 64% |
| Edge | — | — | — |
- Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.16 vs 0.94.
- Better recent form: 4 wins in the last 6 vs 0 for the opposition.
Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the model alone (no market price recorded yet).
Birzebbuga and Marsaxlokk expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 3.10
- Attack rating (Birzebbuga / Marsaxlokk)
- 0.65 / 1.26
- Defence rating (Birzebbuga / Marsaxlokk)
- 1.47 / 1.05
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Birzebbuga vs Marsaxlokk score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Birzebbuga goals. Columns: Marsaxlokk goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Birzebbuga vs Marsaxlokk goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 55%
- No goals (0–0)
- 5%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Birzebbuga vs Marsaxlokk
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Birzebbuga | 14% | 6.95 |
| Draw | 21% | 4.69 | |
| Marsaxlokk | 64% | 1.56 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 60% | 1.67 |
| Under 2.5 | 40% | 2.49 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 55% | 1.82 |
| No | 45% | 2.21 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Birzebbuga or draw) | 36% | 2.80 |
| 12 (either side) | 79% | 1.27 | |
| X2 (draw or Marsaxlokk) | 86% | 1.17 | |
| Handicap -1 | Marsaxlokk win by 2+ | 42% | 2.40 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 23% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
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Birzebbuga and Marsaxlokk recent form
Birzebbuga
0W 1D 5L
Marsaxlokk
4W 1D 1L
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Birzebbuga at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 0-0-4
- Win rate
- 0%
- Goals for / match
- 0.25
- Goals against / match
- 2.50
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 4
- They have won 0 of their 7 league games this season, scoring 0.4 goals per match.
- They have failed to score in 5 of 7 matches.
Marsaxlokk away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 2-1-1
- Win rate
- 50%
- Goals for / match
- 2.25
- Goals against / match
- 2.00
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 4
- They have won 4 of their 7 league games this season, scoring 1.9 goals per match.
- They average 2.2 goals per game on the road against 1.3 at home.
- 33% of their yellow cards have come after the 75th minute.
League matches this season before kick-off: Birzebbuga at home only, Marsaxlokk away only.
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Before and after this match
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