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Challenge Cup
Malta

Challenge Cup

Season Complete
14
Matches Played
100% Completed
2.79
Avg Goals
57%
Over 2.5
57%
BTTS
Home Wins 43%Draws 21%Away Wins 36%
Challenge Cup 2025/26
WinnerBirzebbuga
Final Phase
Round of 167 Matches
Quarter-finals4 Matches
Semi-finals2 Matches
Final1 Match
PENS
Qala Saints1 (2)
Kercem Ajax1 (4)
FT
Xewkija Tigers1
Nadur Youngsters0
PENS
Victoria Wanderers1 (5)
Ghajnsielem1 (4)
FT
Gudja United2
Vittoriosa Stars1
FT
Swieqi United0
Pietà Hotspurs1
PENS
Mgarr United2 (3)
Melita2 (5)
FT
Marsa0
Birzebbuga3
FT
Pietà Hotspurs0
Melita1
FT
Victoria Wanderers4
Xaghra United2
FT
Birzebbuga1
Kercem Ajax0
FT
Gudja United2
Xewkija Tigers3
FT
Melita3
Xewkija Tigers1
AET
Birzebbuga2
Victoria Wanderers1
FT
Melita0
Birzebbuga3

Table Analysis

Across 14 matches, the Challenge Cup averages 2.79 goals per game. Both teams scored (BTTS) in 57% of fixtures — typical of an open, attacking league. Over 2.5 goals were recorded in 57% of matches.

Home sides have won 43% of matches, with 21% drawn and 36% going to away teams. Alex Bruno (Birzebbuga) is the top scorer with 1 goal.

⚽ Goal StatisticsChallenge Cup 2025/26 · 14 matches
2.79
Goals / Match
1.36Home
1.43Away
Goals by 15-min interval
0
1
0
0
1
1
0-1516-3031-4546-6061-7576-90
33%1st Half
67%2nd Half
32.3'
Min / Goal
39 goals · 14 matches
-3%
Home ATK Advantage
Scores more than league avg
43%
Clean Sheets
6 of 14 matches
-3%
Home DEF Advantage
Concedes less than league avg
57%
Both Teams Scored
8 of 14 matches
Over / Under — First Half
Over 0.5
57.1%
Under 0.5
42.9%
Over 1.5
28.6%
Under 1.5
71.4%
Over 2.5
21.4%
Under 2.5
78.6%
Over 3.5
14.3%
Under 3.5
85.7%
Over 4.5
7.1%
Under 4.5
92.9%
Frequent Total Goals — First Half
0G
42.9% / 6×
1G
28.6% / 4×
3G
7.1% / 1×
2G
7.1% / 1×
5G
7.1% / 1×
Frequent Scorelines — First Half
0-0
42.9% / 6×
0-1
21.4% / 3×
2-3
7.1% / 1×
1-0
7.1% / 1×
2-2
7.1% / 1×
Over / Under — Full Time
Over 0.5
100%
Under 0.5
0%
Over 1.5
71.4%
Under 1.5
28.6%
Over 2.5
57.1%
Under 2.5
42.9%
Over 3.5
28.6%
Under 3.5
71.4%
Over 4.5
14.3%
Under 4.5
85.7%
Frequent Total Goals — Full Time
3G
28.6% / 4×
1G
28.6% / 4×
2G
14.3% / 2×
4G
14.3% / 2×
5G
7.1% / 1×
Frequent Scorelines — Full Time
0-3
14.3% / 2×
0-1
14.3% / 2×
1-1
14.3% / 2×
1-0
14.3% / 2×
2-1
14.3% / 2×
Match Predictions — F
|F|
Elo-based model · home advantage included
Top Scorers
1
Alex Bruno
Birzebbuga
⚽
1
P. Lapira
Birzebbuga
⚽
1
Z. Cassar
Birzebbuga
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