Hibernians vs Valletta: match statistics
Valletta displays significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors have an impressive goal difference (+9) on the road and the lowest average of conceded goals (0.45 per match), as well as 55% clean sheets. Hibernians is going through a serious crisis of form, losing four of their last five meetings and earning just 0.6 points per match. The hosts have a balanced goal difference in home matches (+6), but their recent results raise serious concerns. Valletta possesses better ball possession (51% vs 46%) and defensive efficiency, giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the visitors or a possible draw, however, Valletta's form argues for their win.
Hibernians vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hibernians played against Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Hibernians has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Valletta has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Hibernians scores 1.58 goals per game and allows 1.58. Valletta scores 1.29 and allows 0.63. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Hibernians's games and 33% of Valletta's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 25%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.22 to 1.17 per game. Hibernians takes 7.3 shots per game, while Valletta takes 8.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Hibernians leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Valletta leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hibernians's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Valletta, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 48% 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 1.00 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
Valletta displays significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors have an impressive goal difference (+9) on the road and the lowest average of conceded goals (0.45 per match), as well as 55% clean sheets. Hibernians is going through a serious crisis of form, losing four of their last five meetings and earning just 0.6 points per match. The hosts have a balanced goal difference in home matches (+6), but their recent results raise serious concerns. Valletta possesses better ball possession (51% vs 46%) and defensive efficiency, giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the visitors or a possible draw, however, Valletta's form argues for their 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 | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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.
Valletta is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Hibernians · 1 pts / game - Valletta
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 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.58 goals / game - Hibernians · 1.29 goals / game - Valletta
Valletta is 151% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Hibernians · 0.63 goals / game - Valletta
Hibernians scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 meczów).
Valletta scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Hibernians · 1.42 pts / game - Valletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 46%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Valletta
* 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 | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.17 | 2.49 | ▼ 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 44% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 67% | ▼ 42% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 73% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
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 Valletta. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hibernians vs Valletta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hibernians 1:1 Valletta. 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 Valletta?
Hibernians score 1.58 goals per game on average and Valletta 1.29. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Hibernians's matches and 33% of Valletta's.
What form are Hibernians and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Valletta 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hibernians vs Valletta?
The statistical background for Hibernians vs Valletta — 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.