Naxxar Lions vs Zabbar: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Naxxar Lions prepare to host Zabbar St. Patrick on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this MALTA: Premier Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Naxxar Lions, currently 11th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Zabbar St. Patrick, sitting 10th with 0 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Naxxar Lions and Zabbar St. Patrick have favored Zabbar St. Patrick, with Zabbar St. Patrick claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Floriana FC, Naxxar Lions recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Debono, Farias, Fenech, Moura, Iseppe, Micallef, Montero, Rosiel, Kruger, Vinicius, Vitinho. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Zabbar St. Patrick's last outing came against Sliema Wanderers FC, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 5-2-3 system. Their starting XI featured Colombo, Cejas, Etim, Fontanella, Forte, Jovancic, Leonardi, Mayron, Pisani, Scicluna, Scicluna. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Naxxar Lions are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Naxxar Lions and Zabbar St. Patrick are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Naxxar Lions's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Zabbar St. Patrick's games average 2.4 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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