Gzira United vs Hibernians: match statistics
Gzira United presents decidedly better form, earning 10 points in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), while Hibernians are in crisis with just 1 point in the same period (4 losses, 1 draw). The hosts can boast an impressive home record—62% of matches won, a positive goal difference of +8, and 38% clean sheets. Hibernians display very poor disposition in away matches: only 22% wins, 56% losses, zero clean sheets, and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -6 on the road, which, combined with a disastrous series of 4 defeats in the last 5 matches, makes them a clear outsider. Although both teams have a similar conversion rate (16%) and possession (48-49%), the decidedly better form and home statistics of Gzira United argue for their victory in this meeting.
Gzira United vs Hibernians: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gzira United played against Hibernians in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Gzira United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Hibernians has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Gzira United scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.44. Hibernians scores 1.56 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Gzira United's games and 64% of Hibernians's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 56%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hibernians has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 1.10 per game. Gzira United takes 7.2 shots per game, while Hibernians takes 7.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Gzira United leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Hibernians leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gzira United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Hibernians, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 6.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Gzira United presents decidedly better form, earning 10 points in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), while Hibernians are in crisis with just 1 point in the same period (4 losses, 1 draw). The hosts can boast an impressive home record—62% of matches won, a positive goal difference of +8, and 38% clean sheets. Hibernians display very poor disposition in away matches: only 22% wins, 56% losses, zero clean sheets, and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -6 on the road, which, combined with a disastrous series of 4 defeats in the last 5 matches, makes them a clear outsider. Although both teams have a similar conversion rate (16%) and possession (48-49%), the decidedly better form and home statistics of Gzira United argue for their victory in this meeting.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Gzira United | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.47 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Gzira United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Gzira United · 0.4 pts / game - Hibernians
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hibernians is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Gzira United · 1.56 goals / game - Hibernians
Gzira United is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Gzira United · 1.56 goals / game - Hibernians
Gzira United scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 meczów).
Hibernians scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Gzira United
Over / Under - Hibernians
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Gzira United
Hibernians
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Gzira United | Liga | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.47 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 44% | 43% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 30% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | • 72% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Gzira United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Hibernians. Games average 6.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gzira United vs Hibernians?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Gzira United 1:0 Hibernians. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gzira United and Hibernians?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gzira United won 0, Hibernians won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 6.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gzira United vs Hibernians?
Gzira United score 1.32 goals per game on average and Hibernians 1.56. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Gzira United's matches and 64% of Hibernians's.
What form are Gzira United and Hibernians in?
Over the last 5 games Gzira United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Hibernians 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gzira United vs Hibernians?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.