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 Zebbug Rangers - Naxxar Lions latest:
Zebbug Rangers and Naxxar Lions should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
This stadium uses sand pitch, unlike Naxxar Lions's home stadium. The visitors last 23 games on sand pitch have ended in 8 wins, 4 draws and 11 losses.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Zebbug Rangers form and stats
Zebbug Rangers's results here in the First Division have been very modest with 2 victories, 2 draws and 4 defeats.
The home team returns after being equal after 90 minutes with Swieqi (placed 7th) on their last time out; the First Division game ended 1-1. Before that, Zebbug Rangers drew at home versus Zejtun Corinthians.
Zebbug Rangers aren't scoring a lot here in the league, with only 5 goals from 8 games. Zebbug Rangers have conceded 8 in these home matches.
Naxxar Lions form and stats
Naxxar Lions, who have the most clean sheets (6) in First Division, have an excellent away record in the First Division so far with 4-3-0 from 7 games. Naxxar Lions are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played seven in a row without losing.
Naxxar Lions play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 4-0 victory visiting Pietà Hotspurs (placed 8th). Preceding that, the 2-3 home loss versus Swieqi.
As mentioned above, Naxxar Lions was the only team on the pitch versus Pietà Hotspurs in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task.
Naxxar Lions are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 13 times in 7 away games so far. Naxxar Lions are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 4 times in 7 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Naxxar Lions - Zebbug Rangers 0-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last eight meetings): Zebbug Rangers won one game, three matches ended with a draw and Naxxar Lions has four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: six / twoZebbug Rangers missing players
Naxxar Lions missing players
| Zebbug Rangers | Naxxar Lions | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | 5 | 2 | Scored | S | 6 | 13 | 26 |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 87% |
| 67% | 50% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 87% |
| 33% | 12% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 43% | 53% |
| 13% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 29% | 40% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| 53% | 38% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 43% | 60% |
| 20% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| 33% | 50% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 13% |
| 6.3 | 7.5 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| 3.8 | 4.2 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 2.1 | 2.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 68 | 35 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 15 | 45 | 63 |
| 30 | 11 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 8 | 23 | 31 |
| 37% | 18% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 75% | 48% | 61% |
- Naxxar Lions has the fewest conceded goals (4) away
- Naxxar Lions has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (3)
- Naxxar Lions has the most clean sheets (4) away
- Naxxar Lions has the most clean sheets (6)
- Naxxar Lions have not yet lost a game away.
- Naxxar Lions have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- Naxxar Lions have scored at least twice as many goals away as Zebbug Rangers have scored home.
- Zebbug Rangers has the fewest matches over the total-line (2)
- Zebbug Rangers has the fewest scored goals (16)
- Zebbug Rangers has the fewest scored goals (5) at home
- Zebbug Rangers has the fewest scored goals in the first half (2)
- Zebbug Rangers has the most matches under the total-line (5)
- Zebbug Rangers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Zebbug Rangers is in the worst form (0-3-3)
| 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 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 32 |
| 2 | Lija Athletic | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 27 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 29 |
| 3 | Qrendi | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 26 |
| 4 | St. Andrews | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 25 |
| 5 | Naxxar Lions | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 25 |
| 6 | Pembroke Athleta | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 23 |
| 7 | Swieqi | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | Pietà Hotspurs | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -8 | 19 |
| 9 | Zebbug Rangers | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | -1 | 17 |
| 10 | Qormi | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 31 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 17 | -4 | 17 |
| 11 | Vittoriosa Stars | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 15 |
| 12 | Mqabba | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -9 | 14 |
| 13 | St. George's | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 18 | -16 | 14 |
| 14 | Fgura United | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -12 | 13 |