Hibernians vs Hamrun Spartans: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to very evenly matched chances for both sides. Hibernians displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an average of 1.86 goals scored per match, though their defense concedes an average of 1.36 goals per game. Hamrun Spartans stands out with a stellar defensive record on the road, conceding just 0.5 goals on average with an impressive 60% clean sheet rate, although their attack is less potent (1.2 goals per match). Recent form over the last five matches is similar: the hosts hold 2.0 PPG, while the visitors sit at 1.6 PPG. A key factor is Hamrun Spartans' advantage in possession (57% vs 46%) and their high away draw percentage (40%). Given the visitors' solid defense and the hosts' decent efficiency in front of their home crowd, a draw seems the most likely outcome, though Hibernians' slight home advantage gives them a marginally better chance of securing a win.
Hibernians vs Hamrun Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hibernians played against Hamrun Spartans in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 18, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Hibernians has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Hamrun Spartans has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Hibernians scores 1.68 goals per game and allows 1.50. Hamrun Spartans scores 1.55 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Hibernians's games and 32% of Hamrun Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 23%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamrun Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.20 per game. Hibernians takes 7.5 shots per game, while Hamrun Spartans takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Hibernians leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Hamrun Spartans leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hibernians's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Hamrun Spartans, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Statistical analysis points to very evenly matched chances for both sides. Hibernians displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an average of 1.86 goals scored per match, though their defense concedes an average of 1.36 goals per game. Hamrun Spartans stands out with a stellar defensive record on the road, conceding just 0.5 goals on average with an impressive 60% clean sheet rate, although their attack is less potent (1.2 goals per match). Recent form over the last five matches is similar: the hosts hold 2.0 PPG, while the visitors sit at 1.6 PPG. A key factor is Hamrun Spartans' advantage in possession (57% vs 46%) and their high away draw percentage (40%). Given the visitors' solid defense and the hosts' decent efficiency in front of their home crowd, a draw seems the most likely outcome, though Hibernians' slight home advantage gives them a marginally better chance of securing a win.
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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
| Hibernians | Hamrun Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.51 |
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 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Hibernians · 1.8 pts / game - Hamrun Spartans
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 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.68 goals / game - Hibernians · 1.55 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans
Hamrun Spartans is 200% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Hibernians · 0.5 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans
Hibernians scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 64% (14 of 22 meczów).
Hamrun Spartans scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 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 - Hibernians
Over / Under - Hamrun Spartans
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 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Hibernians · 1.59 pts / game - Hamrun Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Hibernians
Hamrun Spartans
* 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 | Hamrun Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.18 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 49% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 44% | ▼ 23% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | ▲ 64% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 70% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 59% |
^ 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 Hibernians's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Hamrun Spartans. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hibernians vs Hamrun Spartans?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hibernians 0:1 Hamrun Spartans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hibernians vs Hamrun Spartans?
Hibernians score 1.68 goals per game on average and Hamrun Spartans 1.55. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Hibernians's matches and 32% of Hamrun Spartans's.
What form are Hibernians and Hamrun Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Hamrun Spartans 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hibernians vs Hamrun Spartans?
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.