Marsaxlokk vs Pyunik preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Infetti Ground Thu, 9 Jul - 5:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk
0 3
Pyunik Pyunik
Full Time Thu, 9 Jul 5:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
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Goal
Momo Yansane - 41' (P)
Artak Dashyan - 51'
Mikhail Kovalenko - 65'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Marsaxlokk 0–3 Pyunik. The result saw Pyunik take the points. Pyunik showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 45%–55%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Marsaxlokk 0-3 Pyunik. Pyunik showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Gigović
M. Gigović
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
A. Kadić
A. Kadić
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Lazić
D. Lazić
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Efendić
A. Efendić
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Marsaxlokk V. Potenza
V. Potenza
VS
Pyunik A. Oseyan
A. Oseyan
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Marsaxlokk
25.18%
Draw
27.66%
Away Pyunik
47.16%

Movement

Changes since opening
Marsaxlokk
+23.74%
Draw
+25.76%
Pyunik
-49.5%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Marsaxlokk
Pyunik
Power Score
50
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Marsaxlokk — Opponent-weighted form score
Pyunik — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Marsaxlokk Pyunik

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Marsaxlokk

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Pyunik

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Marsaxlokk ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Pyunik
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
10.89
28.73
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.73
10.89
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Marsaxlokk — Efficiency Index
vs
Pyunik — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Marsaxlokk
Pyunik
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Marsaxlokk ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Pyunik
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Marsaxlokk Pyunik
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Marsaxlokk Pyunik
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Marsaxlokk
Pyunik
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Marsaxlokk
vs
Pyunik
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Marsaxlokk Pyunik
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Marsaxlokk 0.08
Pyunik 0.16
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Marsaxlokk Pyunik
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Marsaxlokk 0.04
Pyunik 0.00
Marsaxlokk
Pyunik
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Pyunik had peak pressure around 41'.
  • Pyunik started the game with stronger pressure.
Marsaxlokk Pressure Pyunik Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Pyunik reached the top pressure at 41' (42.09).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk Home
0 matches
Pyunik Pyunik Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-13T09:54:51+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
C. Mafoumbi
Republic of the Congo
22 C. Mafoumbi
W. Soares da Silva
Brazil
3 W. Soares da Silva
J. Minala
Cameroon
25 J. Minala
O. El Hasni
France
4 O. El Hasni
J. Corbalan
Malta
11 (C) J. Corbalan
R. Mihana
Substitution
Albania
28 R. Mihana
D. Šimkus
Substitution
Lithuania
33 D. Šimkus
I. Christie-Davies
Substitution
Wales
7 I. Christie-Davies
L. Aguirre
Substitution
Argentina
27 L. Aguirre
R. Lindén
Substitution
Denmark
9 R. Lindén
A. Dos Santos Soares
Cape Verde
10 A. Dos Santos Soares
H. Avagyan
Armenia
16 (C) H. Avagyan
H. Harutyunyan
Substitution
Armenia
11 H. Harutyunyan
F. Vieira Almeida
Portugal
76 F. Vieira Almeida
S. Vakulenko
Ukraine
79 S. Vakulenko
S. Islamović
Substitution
Serbia
22 S. Islamović
M. Kovalenko
Substitution
Russia
15 M. Kovalenko
N. Kainourgios
Greece
3 N. Kainourgios
K. Hovhannisyan
Substitution
Armenia
18 K. Hovhannisyan
A. Dashyan
Armenia
9 A. Dashyan
M. Yansane
Substitution
Guinea
95 M. Yansane
D. Kulikov
Russia
25 D. Kulikov

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 09, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Infetti Ground
Capacity
17000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Miloš Gigović
Amir Kadić
Damir Lazić
Amin Efendić

Statistics

Possession
Marsaxlokk
43%
Pyunik
57%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3
2 Shots 6
38 Dangerous attacks 76
45 Possession 55
4 Corners 4
7 Free kicks 6
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

83 Ball Safe 66
0 Penalties 1
3 Goal Attempts 12
5 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 15
0 Assists 1

Attacking

84 Attacks 121

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
5 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Miloš Gigović

Starting XI ▼

22
Christoffer Mafoumbi
Christoffer Mafoumbi Goalkeeper
5.7
3
Weder Silva
Weder Silva Defender
5.88
4
Oualid El Hasni
Oualid El Hasni Defender
5.88
27
Leandro Aguirre
Leandro Aguirre Defender
6.5
21
Oleksiy Bykov
Oleksiy Bykov
Defender23'
7
Isaac Christie-Davies
Isaac Christie-Davies Midfielder
6.27
8
Ulises Jesús Arias
Ulises Jesús Arias
Midfielder54'
11
Juan Corbalan
Juan Corbalan (C) Midfielder
6.13
25
Joseph Minala
Joseph Minala Midfielder
6.18
33
Domantas Šimkus
Domantas Šimkus Midfielder
6.18
24
Lucas Caruana
Lucas Caruana
Midfielder66'
9
Rasmus Lindén
Rasmus Lindén Attacker
6.43
95
Matheus Silva
Matheus Silva
Attacker54'
10
Dodo
Dodo Attacker
6.38
28
Redon Mihana
Redon Mihana Attacker
6.43
6
Nicky Muscat
Nicky Muscat
Midfielder54'
6.33
Referee : Miloš Gigović

Starting XI ▼

16
Henri Avagyan
Henri Avagyan (C) Goalkeeper
6.5
3
Nikolaos Kenourgios
Nikolaos Kenourgios Defender
6.5
9
Artak Dashyan
Artak Dashyan Defender
6.5
15
Mikhail Kovalenko
Mikhail Kovalenko Defender
6.69
88
R. Darbinyan
R. Darbinyan
Defender69'
76
Filipe Almeida
Filipe Almeida Defender
6.5
79
Sergiy Vakulenko
Sergiy Vakulenko Defender
6.5
11
Hovhannes Harutyunyan
Hovhannes Harutyunyan Midfielder
6.5
7
Edgar Malakyan
Edgar Malakyan
Midfielder62'
6.5
18
Karlen Hovhannisyan
Karlen Hovhannisyan Midfielder
6.5
8
Gevorg Tarakhchyan
Gevorg Tarakhchyan
Midfielder70'
22
Sead Islamovic
Sead Islamovic Midfielder
6.5
4
Erik Simonyan
Erik Simonyan
Defender83'
25
Daniil Kulikov
Daniil Kulikov Midfielder
6.5
95
Momo Yansane
Momo Yansane Attacker
7.11
29
Iasonas Pikis
Iasonas Pikis
Attacker62'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Nicky Muscat
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
90+3'
83'
Event
Erik Simonyan → Sead Islamovic
10th Substitution
70'
Event
Gevorg Tarakhchyan → Karlen Hovhannisyan
9th Substitution
69'
Event
R. Darbinyan → Mikhail Kovalenko
8th Substitution
Event
Lucas Caruana → Domantas Šimkus
7th Substitution
66'
65'
Event
Mikhail Kovalenko
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
62'
Event
Edgar Malakyan → Hovhannes Harutyunyan
5th Substitution
62'
Event
Iasonas Pikis → Momo Yansane
6th Substitution
Event
Ulises Jesús Arias → Isaac Christie-Davies
2nd Substitution
54'
Event
Nicky Muscat → Redon Mihana
3rd Substitution
54'
Event
Matheus Silva → Rasmus Lindén
4th Substitution
54'
51'
Event
Artak Dashyan
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
1ST-HALF
41'
Event
Momo Yansane
Penalty / 1st Penalty
Event
Juan Corbalan
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
40'
Event
Oleksiy Bykov → Leandro Aguirre
1st Substitution
23'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Update Update
Erik Simonyan comes on for Sead Islamovic.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Robert Darbinyan comes on for Mikhail Kovalenko.
66
Update Update
Lucas Caruana is on, and Domantas Simkus is off.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mikhail Kovalenko scores, making it 3-0, assisted by Iasonas Pikis.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Update Update
Ulises Arias comes on for Isaac Christie-Davies.
54
Update Update
On Matheus Silva, off Rasmus Linden.
54
Update Update
On Nicky Muscat, off Redon Mihana.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Momo Yansane scores, making it 0-1.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Update Update
Oleksiy Bykov comes on for Leandro Aguirre.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Milos Gigovic.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Marsaxlokk 0-3 Pyunik. Structural assessment: Pyunik exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.