Our Valletta vs Naxxar Lions Prediction: 2-1
Valletta vs Naxxar Lions in the Malta Premier League is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Valletta vs Naxxar Lions prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Valletta's Last Match – Mosta FC vs Valletta
Determined to maintain their recent success, Valletta must win following their 5-0 Malta Premier League victory against Mosta FC on January 16. In that match, Valletta had 53% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mosta FC | 47% | 0 (2) | - | 42 |
 Valletta | 53% | 0 (7) | - | 66 |
Naxxar Lions's Last Match – Floriana vs Naxxar Lions
Naxxar Lions will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 Malta Premier League defeat at the hands of Floriana on January 17. In that match, Naxxar Lions saw 47% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Floriana | 53% | 0 (3) | - | 66 |
 Naxxar Lions | 47% | 0 (9) | - | 68 |
Valletta vs Naxxar Lions Stats
Key Stats
| Valletta | Naxxar Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Valletta are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Naxxar Lions average 1.5 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.