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

As Valletta FC prepare to host Naxxar Lions on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this MALTA: Premier Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Valletta FC, currently 4th in the standings with 12 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Naxxar Lions, sitting 7th with 10 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Valletta FC and Naxxar Lions have favored Valletta FC, with Valletta FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Zabbar St. Patrick, Valletta FC recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Maringa, Adebayo, Azzopardi, Borg, Ellul, Mbende, Mendoza, Radic, Thaylor, Yuri, Zammit. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Naxxar Lions's last outing came against Gzira United, where they secured a 4-2 victory using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Debono, Costa, Farias, Fenech, Felipe, Moura, Iseppe, Letherby, Rosiel, Vinicius, Vitinho. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Valletta FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Valletta FC and Naxxar Lions 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 plenty of goals: Valletta FC's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 8 clean sheets. Naxxar Lions's games average 4 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Valletta FC vs Naxxar Lions in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.