The Maltese Premier League on 19.04.2026 is set for an exciting match between Hamrun Spartans and Naxxar Lions. As Hamrun Spartans continues to impress this season, they are the clear favorites. Dive into our extensive match preview for tactical insights, player highlights, and expert betting tips.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League , Closing Round | |||||||
| 1 | Floriana | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 20/7 | 25 |
| 2 | Hamrun Spartans | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16/4 | 22 |
| 3 | Marsaxlokk | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12/12 | 19 |
| 4 | Naxxar Lions | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20/18 | 18 |
| 5 | Valletta FC | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 16/7 | 17 |
| 6 | Gzira United | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14/12 | 17 |
| 7 | Sliema Wanderers | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10/11 | 16 |
| 8 | Birkirkara | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12/12 | 13 |
| 9 | Hibernians | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11/17 | 11 |
| 10 | Zabbar St. Patrick | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13/15 | 10 |
| 11 | Tarxien Rainbows | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9/21 | 6 |
| 12 | Mosta | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7/24 | 4 |
| Premier League , Closing Top 6 | |||||||
| 1 | Floriana | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 24/8 | 31 |
| 2 | Hamrun Spartans | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18/8 | 22 |
| 3 | Marsaxlokk | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 16/17 | 22 |
| 4 | Valletta FC | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 19/9 | 21 |
| 5 | Gzira United | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 16/14 | 20 |
| 6 | Naxxar Lions | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21/20 | 19 |
| Premier League , Opening Round | |||||||
| 1 | Floriana | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 17/11 | 23 |
| 2 | Hamrun Spartans | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 15/6 | 22 |
| 3 | Valletta FC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16/8 | 22 |
| 4 | Sliema Wanderers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16/14 | 19 |
| 5 | Marsaxlokk | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14/11 | 18 |
| 6 | Birkirkara | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12/8 | 16 |
| 7 | Hibernians | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20/18 | 15 |
| 8 | Gzira United | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14/18 | 13 |
| 9 | Mosta | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13/19 | 11 |
| 10 | Zabbar St. Patrick | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11/14 | 10 |
| 11 | Naxxar Lions | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10/18 | 5 |
| 12 | Tarxien Rainbows | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8/21 | 5 |
| Premier League , Opening Top 6 | |||||||
| 1 | Hamrun Spartans | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 26/10 | 34 |
| 2 | Floriana | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23/15 | 33 |
| 3 | Valletta FC | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 20/11 | 29 |
| 4 | Sliema Wanderers | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 21/19 | 26 |
| 5 | Marsaxlokk | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 20/16 | 25 |
| 6 | Birkirkara | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15/22 | 16 |
| Premier League , Opening Bottom 6 | |||||||
| 1 | Hibernians | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 29/25 | 23 |
| 2 | Gzira United | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21/26 | 22 |
| 3 | Zabbar St. Patrick | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 20/22 | 16 |
| 4 | Mosta | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20/26 | 16 |
| 5 | Naxxar Lions | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 18/25 | 15 |
| 6 | Tarxien Rainbows | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13/29 | 7 |
Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Naxxar Lions | 07.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Hamrun Spartans | 26.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Naxxar Lions | 31.03.2025 | 4-0 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Hamrun Spartans | 27.09.2024 | 0-6 |
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Naxxar Lions | 04.02.2024 | 4-1 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Hamrun Spartans | 23.09.2023 | 0-4 |
| FA Trophy | Hamrun Spartans | Naxxar Lions | 10.02.2022 | 1-0 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Hamrun Spartans | 10.03.2018 | 1-4 |
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Naxxar Lions | 04.11.2017 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Gzira United | 15.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Marsaxlokk | Hamrun Spartans | 11.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier League | Mosta | Hamrun Spartans | 15.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Birkirkara | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| FA Trophy | Valletta FC | Hamrun Spartans | 04.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Floriana | 01.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Marsaxlokk | 23.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier League | Hibernians | Hamrun Spartans | 18.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Hamrun Spartans | Zabbar St. Patrick | 13.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Super Cup | Hamrun Spartans | Hibernians | 10.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Valletta FC | 15.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Floriana | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| FA Trophy | Gzira United | Naxxar Lions | 04.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Hibernians | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Marsaxlokk | Naxxar Lions | 08.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| FA Trophy | Zurrieq | Naxxar Lions | 04.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Birkirkara | 01.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | Tarxien Rainbows | Naxxar Lions | 21.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Gzira United | 17.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier League | Naxxar Lions | Sliema Wanderers | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Hamrun Spartans VS Naxxar Lions
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions
htmlThere are fixtures in football that feel like formalities before a ball is kicked. This is one of them. Hamrun Spartans host Naxxar Lions in the Maltese Premier League, and everything about this match screams one-way traffic.
Hamrun sit top of the table with 34 points from 16 games. Naxxar are fifth with just 15. That 19-point gap tells you almost everything you need to know about where these two clubs are right now.
But here's what casual fans might overlook. This isn't just a table gap — it's a pattern of total domination. The head-to-head record between these sides is staggering. Hamrun have won seven of their last nine meetings. They've put four goals past Naxxar in four separate fixtures. They hammered them 6-0 away from home back in September 2024. And just earlier this season, in February, Hamrun beat Naxxar 4-0 at home. Same venue. Same fixture. Same result incoming, I suspect.
Now, I won't pretend Hamrun have been flawless lately. They've lost three of their last five games in all competitions, including defeats to Marsaxlokk, Mosta, and Gzira United. There's a wobble there. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that they're untouchable right now — they're not. But against Naxxar specifically? The mental edge is enormous.
Naxxar have their own issues. They've conceded 25 goals in 16 league games, which is the kind of defensive record that gives coaches sleepless nights. They did beat Hibernians recently and grabbed a point against Valletta, so they're not completely toothless. But this is a different level of opponent.
Here's what you need to watch for from a betting angle. The Hamrun win at 1.29 is short, yes, but the real value is in the goals markets. Seven of the last nine head-to-head meetings produced three or more goals. Hamrun average well over a goal per game scored at home, while Naxxar leak regularly. Over 2.5 goals looks like the smart play here, potentially with Hamrun to score first as the cherry on top.
My bold prediction? Hamrun win 3-0 or better, continuing that remarkable four-goal pattern that has become almost ritualistic in this fixture.
Sunday night football in Malta. One giant, one underdog, and a history that only points one direction. Get your popcorn ready.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ćorić | Croatia | 29 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 68 kg |
| S. Meijer | Netherlands | 26 | Attacker | 190 cm | 70 kg |
| O. Bjeličić | Serbia | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Eder | Brazil | 36 | Midfielder | 178 | 69 |
| H. Bonello | Malta | 37 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 83 |
| J. Mbong | Malta | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Čađenović | Montenegro | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Šimkus | Lithuania | 30 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 71 kg |
| S. Smajlagić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27 | Attacker | 187 cm | 72 kg |
| M. García | Malta | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| R. Camenzuli | Malta | 31 | Defender | 173 | 69 |
| V. Polito | Italy | 27 | Defender | 180 cm | n/a |
| Rafael Petrilio | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 177 | 78 |
| N. Koffi | Côte d'Ivoire | 24 | Attacker | 188 | n/a |
| N. Micallef | Malta | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Célio | Brazil | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 74 |
| S. Xerri | Malta | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Letherby | Malta | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| S. Thioune | Italy | 22 | Attacker | 179 cm | 68 kg |
| M. El Fanis | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo | Brazil | 28 | Attacker | 187 cm | 80 kg |
| N. Pace Cocks | Malta | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Ellul | Malta | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Jackson | Jamaica | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Luan Sérgio | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 66 kg |
| R. Mercieca | Malta | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Matheus Lima | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Farrugia | Malta | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Hudson | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Demanuele | Malta | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Edson Farias | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Yasukaze | Japan | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Yamaguchi | Japan | 27 | Midfielder | 173 cm | n/a |
| M. Kikushima | Japan | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Calleja | Malta | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Azzopardi | Malta | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Baguley | Malta | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Fenech | Malta | 20 | Midfielder | 171 cm | n/a |
| M. Seychell | Malta | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Opajobi | Nigeria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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