Hibernians vs Birzebbuga: match statistics
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Hibernians vs Birzebbuga: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hibernians plays Birzebbuga in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Gudja Ground.
Recent form
Hibernians has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Birzebbuga has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Hibernians scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 1.57. Birzebbuga scores 0.43 and allows 2.29. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Hibernians's games and 29% of Birzebbuga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 71%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hibernians has the higher season xG average, 1.09 to 1.06 per game. Hibernians takes 8.1 shots per game, while Birzebbuga takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Hibernians leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Birzebbuga leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hibernians's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Birzebbuga, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Hibernians | Birzebbuga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.17 |
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.
Hibernians is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Hibernians · 0.2 pts / game - Birzebbuga
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 100% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Hibernians · 0.43 goals / game - Birzebbuga
Hibernians is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Hibernians · 2.29 goals / game - Birzebbuga
Hibernians scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Birzebbuga keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).
Birzebbuga scores in 29% of games (2 of 7 games), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
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 - Hibernians
Over / Under - Birzebbuga
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.
Hibernians is 151% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Hibernians · 0.57 pts / game - Birzebbuga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Birzebbuga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 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 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -5 |
* 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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Hibernians
Birzebbuga
* 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
| Hibernians | Liga | Birzebbuga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.71 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 55% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 50% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | • 86% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Hibernians and Birzebbuga play?
Hibernians face Birzebbuga on October 18, 2026 in Maltese Premier League at Gudja Ground. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hibernians vs Birzebbuga?
Hibernians score 0.86 goals per game on average and Birzebbuga 0.43. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Hibernians's matches and 29% of Birzebbuga's.
What form are Hibernians and Birzebbuga in?
Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Birzebbuga 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hibernians vs Birzebbuga?
The statistical background for Hibernians vs Birzebbuga — 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.