Hibernians vs Mosta: match statistics
Hibernians clearly outperform Mosta in terms of form and efficiency. The hosts boast an impressive 45% win rate at home with an average of 2 goals per match and a positive goal difference of +5, while Mosta have only a 33% win rate away and a negative goal difference of -7. Hibernians have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches, winning 3 of them, which indicates good form. Mosta have poor away form with 67% losses and just 0.78 goals per match on the road. The hosts hold an advantage in all key statistics, including xG (1.12 vs 0.97) and possession (47% vs 43%). Considering this data, a Hibernians victory is the most likely scenario.
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 31, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Hibernians has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Mosta has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Hibernians scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.61. Mosta scores 1.17 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Hibernians's games and 50% of Mosta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hibernians has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 1.03 per game. Hibernians takes 7.1 shots per game, while Mosta takes 6.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Hibernians leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Mosta leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.72 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 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw 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
Hibernians clearly outperform Mosta in terms of form and efficiency. The hosts boast an impressive 45% win rate at home with an average of 2 goals per match and a positive goal difference of +5, while Mosta have only a 33% win rate away and a negative goal difference of -7. Hibernians have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches, winning 3 of them, which indicates good form. Mosta have poor away form with 67% losses and just 0.78 goals per match on the road. The hosts hold an advantage in all key statistics, including xG (1.12 vs 0.97) and possession (47% vs 43%). Considering this data, a Hibernians victory is the most likely scenario.
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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 | Mosta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 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.
Hibernians is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Hibernians · 0.8 pts / game - Mosta
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 52% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Hibernians · 1.17 goals / game - Mosta
Hibernians is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.61 goals / game - Hibernians · 1.83 goals / game - Mosta
Hibernians scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Mosta keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
Mosta scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 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 - Mosta
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Hibernians · 0.94 pts / game - Mosta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Mosta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Mosta
* 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 | Mosta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.39 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 75% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Hibernians's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Mosta. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hibernians vs Mosta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hibernians 1:0 Mosta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hibernians and Mosta?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hibernians won 0, Mosta won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hibernians vs Mosta?
Hibernians score 1.78 goals per game on average and Mosta 1.17. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Hibernians's matches and 50% of Mosta's.
What form are Hibernians and Mosta in?
Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Mosta 1-1-3 (0.80 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.