Malta - Maltese Premier LeagueData current as of 23 July 2026

Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics

175%(1.16)
X18%(5.50)
27%(14.00)

Hamrun Spartans display decidedly superior form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and netting 15 goals during this period. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 63% win rate, 63% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +9. In contrast, Tarxien Rainbows exhibit very poor away statistics – a mere 13% win rate, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors' current form is concerning, with only 1 win in their last 5 outings and a streak of away losses. The significant disparity in quality, possession (55% vs 48%), and offensive efficiency (1.75 vs 1.13 goals per game) points towards a decisive victory for Hamrun Spartans.

Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Hamrun Spartans play Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 17 January 2026 at 16:30. Final score: 2:1.

Current form

Hamrun Spartans: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Tarxien Rainbows: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Hamrun Spartans scores 1.65 and concedes 0.65 goals per match. Tarxien Rainbows scores 1.03 and concedes 1.82. League average: 2.51 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Hamrun Spartans 38%, Tarxien Rainbows 65%. Over 2.5: Hamrun Spartans 35%, Tarxien Rainbows 56%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.

xG, shots and style

Hamrun Spartans has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.05. Hamrun Spartans: 8.4 shots per match, Tarxien Rainbows: 7.2.

Match halves

Hamrun Spartans: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.97. Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.68.

Goals by minute

Hamrun Spartans: 76-90+ (17 goals). Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.

Head-to-head

1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.

Match description

Hamrun Spartans display decidedly superior form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and netting 15 goals during this period. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 63% win rate, 63% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +9. In contrast, Tarxien Rainbows exhibit very poor away statistics – a mere 13% win rate, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors' current form is concerning, with only 1 win in their last 5 outings and a streak of away losses. The significant disparity in quality, possession (55% vs 48%), and offensive efficiency (1.75 vs 1.13 goals per game) points towards a decisive victory for Hamrun Spartans.

Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
1 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

55Possession (%)45
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
10Shots7
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
5Shots on target2
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
1.63xG1.08
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
6Corners2
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
89Dangerous attacks68
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
-1Fouls-1
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0Cards1
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
1.65Goals scored / match1.03
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0.65Goals conceded / match1.82
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
54%Average possession46%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
3.62Shots on target / match3.03
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

8.38Shots per match7.18
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
3.62Shots on target3.03
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
19.6%Shot conversion14.3%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
54%Possession46%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
1.31xG for1.05
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0.7xG against1.25
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

Shooting quality

Hamrun Spartans: Efficient finishingTarxien Rainbows: Counter-attacking
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
Accuracy (shots on target)43%42%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.160.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.460.34

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Hamrun Spartans is 50% better for: last-5 form.

2.4 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.6 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows

Hamrun Spartans
WWLWW
Season result split
59% W24% R18% P
Season (W-D-L)
20-8-6
2.00 pts / match · goal difference +34
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
11-4-2
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WDWLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.72Opponent xG: 0.56BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Tarxien Rainbows
DDWWL
Season result split
15% W29% R56% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-10-19
0.74 pts / match · goal difference -27
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-10
Last 5 away
2-1-2
DLWLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.33Opponent xG: 1.01BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 60% better for: goals scored per match.

1.65 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.03 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows

Hamrun Spartans is 180% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.65 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.82 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows

Hamrun Spartans scoring profile: very strong

Hamrun Spartans scores in 82% of matches (28 of 34 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 34 matches).

Tarxien Rainbows scoring profile: mixed

Tarxien Rainbows scores in 68% of matches (23 of 34 matches), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 56% (19 of 34 matches).

56Goals scored (season)35
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
22Goals conceded (season)62
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
2.29Average goals in match2.85
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
12Goals scored (last 5)8
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
4Goals conceded (last 5)8
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

How often they score at least...

82%1 goal68%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
50%2 goals24%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
18%3 goals12%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
9%4 goals0%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

How often they concede at least...

44%1 goal94%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
15%2 goals62%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
6%3 goals18%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0%4 goals6%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

65%
Tarxien Rainbows - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.22 of 34 matches
51%
League average

Goal patterns

18%BTTS at half-time24%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
3%BTTS in both halves6%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
32%Scored in both halves18%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

BTTS and goal count

26%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
60%BTTS - last 560%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

65%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
32%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
6%Min. 3 goals before half-time15%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

2nd half

71%Min. 1 goal after half-time88%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
41%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
9%Min. 3 goals after half-time18%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

Match halveswhen 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 115% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.53 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 0.71 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows

Hamrun Spartans - half-time state
35% leading47% draw18% trailing
Tarxien Rainbows - half-time state
9% leading44% draw47% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.53Points per match (1st half)0.71
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0.68Goals scored (1st half)0.35
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0.35Goals conceded (1st half)0.88
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
1.03Average goals (1st half)1.24
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
71%Clean sheet before half-time38%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
47%No goal before half-time68%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

After half-time (2nd half)

1.76Points per match (2nd half)1.18
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0.97Goals scored (2nd half)0.68
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
0.29Goals conceded (2nd half)0.94
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
1.26Average goals (2nd half)1.62
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
74%Clean sheet after half-time29%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows
38%No goal after half-time47%
Hamrun SpartansTarxien Rainbows

Hamrun Spartans - second-half results

44% W44% R12% P
52
Half-time points
23
Half-time goals
+11
Goal difference (1st half)
60
Second-half points
+23
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.53
PPG before half-time
Lead holding169%

Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results

29% W29% R41% P
24
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
-18
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
-9
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.71
PPG before half-time
Lead holding167%

Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 15%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Hamrun Spartans - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.201.60
Goals scored / match1.21.2
Goals conceded / match0.20.6
Average goals in match1.41.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference+5+3
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 6
Tarxien Rainbows - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.802.00
Goals scored / match0.41.2
Goals conceded / match0.61.0
Average goals in match1.02.2
1 goal40%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Hamrun Spartans
ScoredConceded
9
4
0-15
4
4
16-30
10
4
31-45
9
2
46-60
7
3
61-75
17
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.

Tarxien Rainbows
ScoredConceded
5
5
0-15
2
11
16-30
5
14
31-45
4
8
46-60
8
8
61-75
11
16
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.58
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.7 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
103%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
52%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-22%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Hamrun Spartans

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.61
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.39
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-20.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.34
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
119%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
58%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
30% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
30%

Tarxien Rainbows

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.59
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.57
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
131%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.86
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
31% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
31%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).

Teams vs league

Hamrun SpartansLigaTarxien Rainbows
Average goals in match 2.292.51 2.85
Both teams scored 38%51% 65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 35%45% 56%
Clean sheets 56%29% 6%
Goal before half-time 65%66% 71%
Goal after half-time 71%74% 88%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.51
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.39
Home goals / match
1.12
Away goals / match
+24%
Home attack advantage
+19%
Home defence advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Hamrun Spartans 0 - 1 - 0 Tarxien Rainbows. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Tarxien Rainbows FC
1 : 1
Hamrun Spartans FC

FAQ

What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 2:1 Tarxien Rainbows. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows?

Hamrun Spartans score 1.65 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 1.03. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 65% of Tarxien Rainbows's.

What form are Hamrun Spartans and Tarxien Rainbows in?

Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows?

The statistical background for Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows — 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.