Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans demonstrate a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 64% win rate and only 7% losses, with an impressive +18 goal difference. The hosts maintain an average of 57% ball possession and score an average of 1.79 goals per match at home, while conceding only 0.5 goals. Birkirkara, on the other hand, perform poorly away from home, winning just 13% of matches and conceding an average of 1.47 goals with a negative -10 goal difference. The form of both teams in their last 5 matches is similar (1.6 PPG), but the difference in Hamrun's home efficiency and Birkirkara's away performance (53% losses for the visitors) speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Additionally, Birkirkara fail to score in 53% of away matches, which, given Hamrun's solid defense (64% clean sheets), suggests a clear home victory.
Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hamrun Spartans played against Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Hamrun Spartans has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Birkirkara has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Hamrun Spartans scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 0.48. Birkirkara scores 1.00 and allows 1.16. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Hamrun Spartans's games and 24% of Birkirkara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 36%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamrun Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.22 to 0.96 per game. Hamrun Spartans takes 7.8 shots per game, while Birkirkara takes 5.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Hamrun Spartans leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Birkirkara leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hamrun Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Birkirkara, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Hamrun Spartans demonstrate a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 64% win rate and only 7% losses, with an impressive +18 goal difference. The hosts maintain an average of 57% ball possession and score an average of 1.79 goals per match at home, while conceding only 0.5 goals. Birkirkara, on the other hand, perform poorly away from home, winning just 13% of matches and conceding an average of 1.47 goals with a negative -10 goal difference. The form of both teams in their last 5 matches is similar (1.6 PPG), but the difference in Hamrun's home efficiency and Birkirkara's away performance (53% losses for the visitors) speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Additionally, Birkirkara fail to score in 53% of away matches, which, given Hamrun's solid defense (64% clean sheets), suggests a clear home victory.
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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
| Hamrun Spartans | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.38 |
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1.2 pts / game - Birkirkara
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 52% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1 goals / game - Birkirkara
Hamrun Spartans is 142% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.48 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1.16 goals / game - Birkirkara
Hamrun Spartans scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 meczów).
Birkirkara scores in 52% of games (13 of 25 meczów), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 64% (16 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 - Hamrun Spartans
Over / Under - Birkirkara
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1.4 pts / game - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 28%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Hamrun Spartans
Birkirkara
* 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
| Hamrun Spartans | Liga | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.16 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 48% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 42% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 64% | 30% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 66% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Hamrun Spartans's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Birkirkara. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 3:0 Birkirkara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hamrun Spartans and Birkirkara?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamrun Spartans won 2, Birkirkara won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara?
Hamrun Spartans score 1.52 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.00. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 24% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Hamrun Spartans and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Birkirkara 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara?
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.