There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the First Division table so far. Here's the Naxxar Lions - Swieqi latest:
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Naxxar Lions form and stats
2-4-1 (win-draw-lost) are the First Division numbers at home for Naxxar Lions, who have the most clean sheets (5) in First Division, so far this season. The last three games played by Naxxar Lions, regardless of arena, have all ended draws. Naxxar Lions have played two draws in a row on their own stadium.
Naxxar Lions drew their last game, also a home match. Zejtun Corinthians (placed 1st) was the opponent, 2-2 the score. Before that, Naxxar Lions played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Fgura United.
A decent goal production from Naxxar Lions in their home games so far, with 11 goals from 7 league matches. On the other hand, Naxxar Lions have conceded 9 goals.
Swieqi form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their First Division travels is 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
Swieqi failed to get anything from their last game, a Fa Trophy home match vs Hamrun Spartans that ended with defeat 1-3. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Pieta Hotspurs.
The Swieqi manager R. Bugeja has got the team scoring on the road, with 15 away goals in 7 league matches. Swieqi have conceded 9 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Swieqi - Naxxar Lions 2-2 earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last three meetings): Naxxar Lions won 2 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Swieqi has 0 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 2 / 1Naxxar Lions missing players
Swieqi missing players
| Naxxar Lions | Swieqi | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 20 | 11 | 2 | Scored | S | 4 | 15 | 22 |
| 13 | 9 | 4 | Conceded | C | 4 | 9 | 20 |
| 85% | 86% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 85% | 86% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 85% |
| 46% | 57% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 86% | 77% |
| 31% | 43% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 43% | 46% |
| 8% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 15% |
| 62% | 71% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 86% | 77% |
| 38% | 29% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 8% |
| 15% | 14% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 3.3 | 3.3 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5 | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| 2.9 | 3.3 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 1 | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| 1.3 | 1 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | 3 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 18 | 3 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 72% | 200% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 100% | 200% |
- All of Swieqi's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Naxxar Lions has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (2)
- Naxxar Lions has the most clean sheets (2) at home
- Naxxar Lions has the most clean sheets (5)
- Naxxar Lions have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Swieqi have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Swieqi have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Swieqi have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Swieqi haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Zejtun Corinthians | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
| 2 | Lija Athletic | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | St. Andrews | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | Qrendi | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 23 |
| 5 | Naxxar Lions | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Pembroke Athleta | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 22 |
| 7 | Pieta Hotspurs | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -4 | 18 |
| 8 | Swieqi | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
| 9 | Zebbug Rangers | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Mqabba | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -7 | 13 |
| 11 | St. George's | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 16 | -13 | 13 |
| 12 | Qormi | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Fgura United | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -12 | 11 |
| 14 | Vittoriosa Stars | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 9 |