Tarxien Rainbows vs Naxxar Lions – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
21/02/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Premier League - Second stage - Main - Round 24
  • Referee: Portelli D. (Mlt)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
maltaMaltaTVM Sport+

Match Stats

Ball possession
45%55%
Total shots
65
Shots on target
25
Corner kicks
56
Yellow cards
22
Red cards
10
Total shots
65
Shots on target
25
Shots off target
40
Corner kicks
56

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 18', D'Alessandro M. 🟨,
  • 29', Vinicius Baiano 🟨,
  • 29', Farias E. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 2)
  • 48', 0 - 1, Vitinho ,
  • 51', D'Alessandro M. 🟥,
  • 53', 0 - 2, Vitinho (Penalty Awarded),
  • 54', Musulin M. , Donsu K. ,
  • 54', Wesley Hudson , Nhayson ,
  • 54', Erico Junior , Claudio Murici ,
  • 55', Panic P. 🟨,
  • 61', Valverde A. , Schmidt P. ,
  • 90+2', 1 - 2, Donsu K. ,

Chances of winning


Tarxien Rainbows
13.1%
Draw
20.4%
Naxxar Lions
66.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
28.9% 25.8% 45.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

28.9% 25.8% 45.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Tarxien Rainbows has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-15.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Tarxien Rainbows's form might have worsened.
  • Naxxar Lions has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+21.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Naxxar Lions's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tarxien Rainbows than the current prediction. (+15.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Tarxien Rainbows, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Naxxar Lions than the current prediction. (-21.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Naxxar Lions, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Tarxien Rainbows - Naxxar Lions Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    8.8
    (3.14)
    5.66
    (3.52)
    1.73
    (2)
    -13.2%
    (10.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 10 in the zone Premier League (Second stage ~ Play Out: ) and 7 in the zone Premier League (Second stage ~ Play Out: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tarxien won 1.
    • Recent form of Tarxien has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Naxxar has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Naxxar may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Tarxien has had a series of away games.
    • Naxxar will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Tarxien won 10 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 30:15. (average 2:1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Tarxien won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 12:8. (average 2:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Tarxien Rainbows - Naxxar Lions were as follows:
    11.01.2026 Naxxar Lions - Tarxien Rainbows 1:0
    16.09.2025 Naxxar Lions - Tarxien Rainbows 2:3
    31.03.2023 Naxxar Lions - Tarxien Rainbows 2:1
    29.01.2023 Tarxien Rainbows - Naxxar Lions 0:3
    10.09.2022 Tarxien Rainbows - Naxxar Lions 1:1
    Latest results of Tarxien Rainbows
    Latest results of Naxxar Lions
    Maltese Premier League Table
    Second stage - Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Floriana1174020:71325
    2Hamrun1164116:41222
    3Marsaxlokk1154212:12019
    4Naxxar1153320:18218
    5Valletta1145216:7917
    6Gzira1152414:12217
    7Sliema1144310:11-116
    8Birkirkara1134412:12013
    9Hibernians1132611:17-611
    10Zabbar1124513:15-210
    11Tarxien111379:21-126
    12Mosta111197:24-174

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