Football · Malta Premier League · 16/10, 20:00

Prediction: Marsaxlokk FC vs Birkirkara

Team pages: Marsaxlokk FC · Birkirkara

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.4Total
Marsaxlokk FC1.19
Birkirkara1.21
1X2
35% 29% 36%
Marsaxlokk FC Draw Birkirkara
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 54% Both teams to score 52%
Most likely score
1-1 14%
Recent form · 10 last
Marsaxlokk FC 5-3-2 (W-D-L)
WDLDWWDWLW
Birkirkara 3-4-3 (W-D-L)
DDDWWLLDWL
Head-to-head
Marsaxlokk FC 2–3–1 Birkirkara (6 last)
  • Birkirkara0-1Marsaxlokk FC
  • Marsaxlokk FC2-1Birkirkara
  • Marsaxlokk FC0-0Birkirkara
  • Birkirkara1-1Marsaxlokk FC
  • Birkirkara1-1Marsaxlokk FC
  • Marsaxlokk FC0-2Birkirkara
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Marsaxlokk FC 1541 · Birkirkara 1480
Marsaxlokk FCDrawBirkirkara
Our model35%30%35%
Market36%28%36%
Estimated total (ours) 2.4 goals · Bet365 line 2.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 53%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Marsaxlokk FC (rating 1541 vs 1480).
  • H2H favours Marsaxlokk FC: 2-3-1.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.9 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Marsaxlokk FCBirkirkara
Goals for / against (FT)1.8 / 1.51 / 0.7
Goals for / against (HT)1.5 / 0.40.4 / 0.4
Half-time result (W/D/L)80/20/0%30/30/40%
Corners (HT / FT)3.1 / 5.12.6 / 5.2
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.3 / 0.14.7 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Marsaxlokk FC 2–3–1 Birkirkara

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DateHomeScoreAway
31/01/26
Malta Premier League
Birkirkara0-1
HT 0-0
Marsaxlokk FC
11/01/26
Malta Premier League
Marsaxlokk FC2-1
HT 1-1
Birkirkara
28/09/25
Malta Premier League
Marsaxlokk FC0-0
HT 0-0
Birkirkara
27/04/25
Malta Premier League
Birkirkara1-1
HT 1-0
Marsaxlokk FC
08/03/25
Malta Premier League
Birkirkara1-1
HT 1-1
Marsaxlokk FC
29/08/24
Malta Premier League
Marsaxlokk FC0-2
HT 0-1
Birkirkara

Standings · Malta Premier League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Valletta 7511 17616
2 Marsaxlokk FC 7421 131014
3 Floriana 7421 17814
4 Mosta FC 7331 10812
5 Hamrun Spartans 7322 11811
6 Sliema Wanderers 7322 8811
7 Balzan FC 7241 10710
8 Birkirkara 7313 9610
9 Hibernians 7133 6116
10 Saint Patrick FC Zabbar 7124 6115
11 Gzira United 7034 4153
12 Birzebbuga 7016 3161

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentMarsaxlokk FCBirkirkara
Saint Patrick FC Zabbar 2-1 W 2-0 W
Hamrun Spartans 1-4 L 1-0 W
Mosta FC 1-1 D 0-1 L
Valletta 2-1 W 0-2 L
Hibernians 1-0 W 1-1 D
Record vs common 3 W 1 D 1 L 2 W 1 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: Marsaxlokk FC (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Marsaxlokk FC

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
10/10 Saint Patrick FC Zabbar
Malta Premier League
2-0 2-1 93 W
18/09 Hamrun Spartans
Malta Premier League
1-1 1-4 76 L
12/09 Floriana
Malta Premier League
3-1 5-2 33 W
05/09 Mosta FC
Malta Premier League
1-1 1-1 73 D
28/08 Valletta
Malta Premier League
2-0 2-1 66 W
21/08 Hibernians
Malta Premier League
1-0 1-0 –– W
14/08 Balzan FC
Malta Premier League
1-0 1-1 –– D
16/05 Floriana
Malta Premier League
1-0 1-2 26 L
09/05 Hamrun Spartans
Malta Premier League
1-0 1-1 38 D
02/05 Naxxar Lions
Malta Premier League
2-1 3-2 40 W

Birkirkara

DDDWWLLDWL

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
10/10 Valletta
Malta Premier League
0-1 0-2 99 L
18/09 Saint Patrick FC Zabbar
Malta Premier League
1-0 2-0 54 W
12/09 Hibernians
Malta Premier League
0-1 1-1 96 D
06/09 Sliema Wanderers
Malta Premier League
0-1 1-2 26 L
30/08 Mosta FC
Malta Premier League
0-1 0-1 73 L
22/08 Hamrun Spartans
Malta Premier League
0-0 1-0 –– W
17/08 Gzira United
Malta Premier League
2-0 4-0 66 W
30/04 Mosta FC
Malta Premier League
1-0 1-1 40 D
24/04 Tarxien Rainbows FC
Malta Premier League
0-0 0-0 23 D
18/04 Hibernians
Malta Premier League
0-0 0-0 35 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Marsaxlokk FC vs Birkirkara?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Birkirkara win (36%). Probabilities: Marsaxlokk FC 35%, draw 29%, Birkirkara 36%.

How many goals are expected in Marsaxlokk FC vs Birkirkara?

The model expects 2.4 goals (Marsaxlokk FC 1.19 · Birkirkara 1.21), with a 54% chance of under 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Marsaxlokk FC vs Birkirkara?

The model gives a 52% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.