Hamrun Spartans vs Marsaxlokk: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans present a decided advantage in home matches with a 67% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +16. The hosts average 1.83 goals while conceding just 0.5 in their home games, and they finish 67% of matches with a clean sheet. Marsaxlokk, despite decent form in the last five matches, wins only 38% of games on the road and fails to score in 31% of away matches. The hosts' average xG (1.42) exceeds the visitors' average xG away (1.16), confirming their offensive dominance. Hamrun also holds the advantage in possession (56% vs 50%) and shot efficiency (19% vs 13%), which should translate into match control and a home victory.
Hamrun Spartans vs Marsaxlokk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hamrun Spartans played against Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Hamrun Spartans has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Marsaxlokk has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Hamrun Spartans scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 0.48. Marsaxlokk scores 1.22 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Hamrun Spartans's games and 52% of Marsaxlokk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 22% and 48%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamrun Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.22 to 1.14 per game. Hamrun Spartans takes 8.0 shots per game, while Marsaxlokk takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Hamrun Spartans leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. Marsaxlokk leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hamrun Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Marsaxlokk, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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 present a decided advantage in home matches with a 67% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +16. The hosts average 1.83 goals while conceding just 0.5 in their home games, and they finish 67% of matches with a clean sheet. Marsaxlokk, despite decent form in the last five matches, wins only 38% of games on the road and fails to score in 31% of away matches. The hosts' average xG (1.42) exceeds the visitors' average xG away (1.16), confirming their offensive dominance. Hamrun also holds the advantage in possession (56% vs 50%) and shot efficiency (19% vs 13%), which should translate into match control and a 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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.34 |
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.
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 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1.22 goals / game - Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans is 108% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.48 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1 goals / game - Marsaxlokk
Hamrun Spartans scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
Marsaxlokk scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 65% (15 of 23 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 - Marsaxlokk
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 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1.3 pts / game - Marsaxlokk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (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
Marsaxlokk
* 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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 44% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 65% | 31% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 68% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 73% | • 74% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Marsaxlokk. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Marsaxlokk?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 2:0 Marsaxlokk. 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 Marsaxlokk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamrun Spartans won 1, Marsaxlokk won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Marsaxlokk?
Hamrun Spartans score 1.52 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.22. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 52% of Marsaxlokk's.
What form are Hamrun Spartans and Marsaxlokk in?
Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Marsaxlokk?
The statistical background for Hamrun Spartans vs Marsaxlokk — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.