Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Naxxar Lions & Qrendi face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Fa Trophy. All the pre-match information is available here!
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Naxxar Lions and Qrendi.
Naxxar Lions form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 2nd round.Naxxar Lions have played 5 First Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 2-0-3 (wins-draws-losses). Naxxar Lions has recorded two wins in a row here at MFA Centenary Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
An away draw last time out for Naxxar, facing Vittoriosa Stars in a game that ended 0-0. Ahead of that match, Naxxar won a home game hosting Qrendi (2-0).
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the First Division game versus St. George's in only three days. This game is also played here at MFA Centenary Stadium.
Naxxar Lions are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 6 goals in 5 games. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 9 goals have been conceded.
Qrendi form and stats
Qrendi was sent out of Fa Trophy in the 2nd round last season.1-2-2 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Qrendi in their First Division matches away.
Impressive finishing secured the home win 2-1 against Pieta Hotspurs in their previous game. It was a First Division defeat before that one as the away game against Naxxar Lions wasn't a success with a 0-2 loss.
The schedule is very tough for Qrendi now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A First Division game at Qormi is waiting in only three days.
Qrendi have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 5 league away games 6 goals have been scored. Qrendi have conceded 7 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last five matches): Naxxar two wins, two draws and Qrendi one victory. As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three games had two or less.Naxxar Lions missing players
Qrendi missing players
| Naxxar Lions | Qrendi | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Won | W | 5 | 13 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 6 | Lost | L | 3 | 8 | ||
| 35 | 18 | Scored | S | 18 | 48 | ||
| 36 | 25 | Conceded | C | 12 | 39 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 90% | 96% | ||
| 48% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 76% | ||
| 36% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 30% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 30% | 28% | ||
| 52% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 70% | 84% | ||
| 36% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 8% | ||
| 20% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 10% | 8% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.8 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.1 | ||
| 8 | 7 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 4 | ||
| 4.8 | 5.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.3 | 6.6 | ||
| 2.4 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| 60% | 56% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 55% | 53% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Pembroke Athleta | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 25 |
| 2 | Marsa | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 21 |
| 3 | Swieqi | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 20 |
| 4 | Vittoriosa Stars | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18 |
| 5 | Qrendi | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
| 6 | San Gwann | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 |
| 7 | Fgura United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
| 8 | Mqabba | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 16 |
| 9 | Marsaxlokk | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 |
| 10 | Zebbug Rangers | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 11 | Naxxar Lions | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 14 |
| 12 | Pieta Hotspurs | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -2 | 11 |
| 13 | St. Andrews | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 | Qormi | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 17 | -17 | 6 |
| 15 | St. George's | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 14 | -15 | 2 |