Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · fair 1.86
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.61
Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Naxxar Lions welcome Zebbug Rangers for a Challenge League fixture on Sunday 20 September (17:00 WAT). In the table, Naxxar Lions are 3rd, among the top four, on 16 points after 7 matches; Zebbug Rangers are 10th (lower half) with 7.
Current form
Naxxar Lions, last 5: LLDDD Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Pietà Hotspurs, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Zebbug Rangers, last 4: LDWD Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Fgura United, at home. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours Zebbug Rangers, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Naxxar Lions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Naxxar Lions 2.8 xG, Zebbug Rangers 1.1 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 71% for three or more goals, 54% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Naxxar Lions 70%, draw 21%, Zebbug Rangers 9%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (71%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Naxxar Lions 2–1 Zebbug Rangers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Naxxar Lions70%fair 1.43 · @1.25
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @6.00
Zebbug Rangers9%fair 10.75 · @7.50
3.96Expected goals
2.84Naxxar Lions xG
1.12Zebbug Rangers xG
54%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
3–18%
2–08%
3–07%
1–16%
4–16%
From our goals model: Naxxar Lions 2.8 – 1.1 Zebbug Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Naxxar Lions to win✓
70%
1.43
1.25
Double chance
Naxxar Lions or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
–
Draw no bet
Naxxar Lions (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.13
–
Asian handicap
Naxxar Lions -1 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
–
First team to score
Naxxar Lions to score first✓
70%
1.42
–
Half-time result
Naxxar Lions ahead at half-time✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Naxxar Lions / FT Naxxar Lions✓
50%
1.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.61
–
Recent results
Naxxar Lions – last 6
LLDDDD
12 Sep
@ Pietà Hotspurs
2–3
L
10 May
vs Mosta
0–1
L
15 Apr
vs Valletta FC
1–1
D
4 Apr
@ Gzira United
1–1
D
8 Mar
@ Marsaxlokk
1–1
D
4 Mar
@ Zurrieq
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Zebbug Rangers – last 4
LDWD
13 Sep
vs Fgura United
0–4
L
15 Mar
@ Zurrieq
3–3
D
1 Mar
vs Mtarfa
6–0
W
21 Feb
@ Santa Lucía
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Naxxar Lions and Zebbug Rangers.
What is the prediction for Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers?
On our numbers Naxxar Lions have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Zebbug Rangers 9%.
How many goals will there be in Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers?
Our predicted score is Naxxar Lions 2–1 Zebbug Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers?
Naxxar Lions vs Zebbug Rangers (Challenge League) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
