Our Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United Prediction: 2-1
Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United in the Malta Premier League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 17, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United 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
Naxxar Lions's Last Match – Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers
Naxxar Lions will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Malta Premier League stalemate against Sliema Wanderers on February 14. In that match, Naxxar Lions recorded 47% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Naxxar Lions | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 34 |
 Sliema Wanderers | 53% | 0 (2) | - | 44 |
Gzira United's Last Match – Gzira United vs Valletta
Gzira United will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Malta Premier League loss against Valletta on February 13. In that match, Gzira United controlled 52% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gzira United | 52% | 0 (2) | - | 51 |
 Valletta | 48% | 0 (4) | - | 53 |
Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United Stats
Key Stats
| Naxxar Lions | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Naxxar Lions are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Gzira United average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.