Malta - Maltese Premier LeagueData current as of September 12, 2026

Hibernians vs Mosta: match statistics

Hibernians crest
Hibernians
0 : 2half-time 0:0
Mosta crest
Mosta
165%(0.00)
X20%(0.00)
215%(0.00)

Hibernians clearly dominate this matchup, demonstrating significantly better form and statistics. The hosts have secured 6 wins this season with a goal difference of 29:23, while Mosta has only 3 wins and an unfavorable record of 18:26. In the last 5 matches, Hibernians have recorded an excellent run with 3 wins and 2 draws (2.2 points per match), whereas the visitors haven't won once, earning just 0.4 points per match. The key factor is the hosts' advantage in home matches: a 50% win rate, averaging 2.2 goals per match, and a positive goal difference of +7. Mosta shows very poor form on the road with 71% losses, averaging just 0.57 goals scored per match, and failing to score in 43% of matches. xG statistics also favor Hibernians, who create better scoring opportunities in home matches than Mosta does away.

Hibernians vs Mosta: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Hibernians played against Mosta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 0:2.

Recent form

Hibernians has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Mosta has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Hibernians scores 1.93 goals per game and allows 1.53. Mosta scores 1.20 and allows 1.73. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 67% of Hibernians's games and 53% of Mosta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 47%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Hibernians has the higher season xG average, 1.10 to 1.01 per game. Hibernians takes 6.4 shots per game, while Mosta takes 6.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Hibernians leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Mosta leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.73 after halftime.

When the teams score

Hibernians's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Mosta, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Maltese Premier League games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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

Hibernians clearly dominate this matchup, demonstrating significantly better form and statistics. The hosts have secured 6 wins this season with a goal difference of 29:23, while Mosta has only 3 wins and an unfavorable record of 18:26. In the last 5 matches, Hibernians have recorded an excellent run with 3 wins and 2 draws (2.2 points per match), whereas the visitors haven't won once, earning just 0.4 points per match. The key factor is the hosts' advantage in home matches: a 50% win rate, averaging 2.2 goals per match, and a positive goal difference of +7. Mosta shows very poor form on the road with 71% losses, averaging just 0.57 goals scored per match, and failing to score in 43% of matches. xG statistics also favor Hibernians, who create better scoring opportunities in home matches than Mosta does away.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

59Possession (%)41
HiberniansMosta
7Shots10
HiberniansMosta
3Shots on target7
HiberniansMosta
1.35xG1.54
HiberniansMosta
5Corners7
HiberniansMosta
98Dangerous attacks59
HiberniansMosta
-1Fouls-1
HiberniansMosta
-1Cards-1
HiberniansMosta

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.93Goals scored / game1.2
HiberniansMosta
1.53Goals allowed / game1.73
HiberniansMosta
47%Average possession47%
HiberniansMosta
3.53Shots on target / game3.4
HiberniansMosta

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

6.4Shots per game6.33
HiberniansMosta
3.53Shots on target3.4
HiberniansMosta
30.2%Shot conversion18.9%
HiberniansMosta
47%Possession47%
HiberniansMosta
1.1xG for1.01
HiberniansMosta
1.14xG against1.44
HiberniansMosta

Shooting quality

Hibernians: Counter-attackingMosta: Counter-attacking
HiberniansMosta
Accuracy (shots on target)55%54%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.170.16
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.550.35

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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Hibernians is 80% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / game - Hibernians · 1 pts / game - Mosta

Hibernians
DDWDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
40% W33% D27% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-5-4
1.53 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-3-0
1.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-3-2
Last 5 at home
2-3-0
DDWDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.20Opponent xG: 1.18BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Mosta
WLDLD
Season result split
20% W27% D53% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-4-8
0.87 pts / game · goal difference -8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-0-5
Last 5 away
1-0-4
LLLWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 0.99Opponent xG: 1.09BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Hibernians is 61% better for: goals scored per game.

1.93 goals / game - Hibernians · 1.2 goals / game - Mosta

Hibernians is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.53 goals / game - Hibernians · 1.73 goals / game - Mosta

Hibernians scoring profile: very strong

Hibernians scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Mosta keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 meczów).

Mosta scoring profile: very strong

Mosta scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).

29Goals scored (season)18
HiberniansMosta
23Goals conceded (season)26
HiberniansMosta
3.47Average goals per game2.93
HiberniansMosta
11Goals scored (last 5)6
HiberniansMosta
7Goals conceded (last 5)7
HiberniansMosta

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal73%
HiberniansMosta
67%2 goals33%
HiberniansMosta
27%3 goals13%
HiberniansMosta
13%4 goals0%
HiberniansMosta

How often they concede at least...

87%1 goal80%
HiberniansMosta
47%2 goals53%
HiberniansMosta
20%3 goals27%
HiberniansMosta
0%4 goals13%
HiberniansMosta

* 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

33%BTTS at half-time33%
HiberniansMosta
27%BTTS in both halves20%
HiberniansMosta
53%Scored in both halves20%
HiberniansMosta

BTTS and goal count

60%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
HiberniansMosta
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
HiberniansMosta
80%BTTS - last 560%
HiberniansMosta

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.

1st half

87%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
HiberniansMosta
47%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
HiberniansMosta
13%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
HiberniansMosta

2nd half

87%Min. 1 goal after half-time93%
HiberniansMosta
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time53%
HiberniansMosta
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time27%
HiberniansMosta

Game halveswhen 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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.13 pts / game - Hibernians · 1 pts / game - Mosta

Hibernians - half-time state
27% leading33% draw40% trailing
Mosta - half-time state
13% leading60% draw27% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.13Points per game (1st half)1
HiberniansMosta
0.73Goals scored (1st half)0.47
HiberniansMosta
0.8Goals conceded (1st half)0.6
HiberniansMosta
1.53Average goals (1st half)1.07
HiberniansMosta
40%Clean sheet before half-time47%
HiberniansMosta
40%No goal before half-time60%
HiberniansMosta

After half-time (2nd half)

1.67Points per game (2nd half)1.07
HiberniansMosta
1.2Goals scored (2nd half)0.73
HiberniansMosta
0.73Goals conceded (2nd half)1.13
HiberniansMosta
1.93Average goals (2nd half)1.87
HiberniansMosta
40%Clean sheet after half-time33%
HiberniansMosta
27%No goal after half-time47%
HiberniansMosta

Hibernians - second-half results

40% W47% D13% L
17
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.13
PPG before half-time
Lead holding148%

Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Mosta - second-half results

27% W27% D47% L
15
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
16
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding154%

Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Hibernians - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.602.00
Goals scored / game0.81.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.8
Average goals per game1.42.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+1+3
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Mosta - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.20
Goals scored / game0.60.6
Goals allowed / game0.60.8
Average goals per game1.21.4
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference0-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 0% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Hibernians
ScoredConceded
2
4
0-15
6
3
16-30
3
5
31-45
5
5
46-60
5
2
61-75
8
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

Mosta
ScoredConceded
0
2
0-15
4
4
16-30
3
3
31-45
5
5
46-60
3
5
61-75
3
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.20
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.8 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
123%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
60%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+25%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
58%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Hibernians

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.44
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.83
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.39
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
140%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
126%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Mosta

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.43
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.10
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.19
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.29
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
125%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

HiberniansLigaMosta
Average goals per game 3.472.59 2.93
Both teams scored 67%52% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 60%42% 47%
Clean sheets 13%27% 20%
Goal before half-time 87%72% 60%
Goal after half-time 87%72% 93%

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

2.59
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
42%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.38
Home goals / game
1.21
Away goals / game
+14%
Home attack advantage
+12%
Home defensive advantage
+6%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. MostaGoalJake Vassallo
  2. HiberniansSubstitutionOn: Ali Diakitu00e9Off: Lucas Caruana
  3. HiberniansSubstitutionOn: Denzil MuscatOff: Mailson Lima Duarte Lopes
  4. HiberniansSubstitutionOn: Luca AbelaOff: Duane Bonnici
  5. MostaSubstitutionOn: Chisom Okereke SundayOff: Simon Zibo
  6. MostaSubstitutionOn: Prince Emmanuel ChibuzorOff: Zachary Brincat

Head-to-head

Record from Hibernians's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Mosta. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Mosta FC
2 : 2
Paola Hibernians FC

FAQ

What was the result of Hibernians vs Mosta?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Hibernians 0:2 Mosta. 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 Mosta?

Hibernians score 1.93 goals per game on average and Mosta 1.20. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Hibernians's matches and 53% of Mosta's.

What form are Hibernians and Mosta in?

Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Mosta 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hibernians vs Mosta?

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.