Malta - Maltese Premier LeagueGudja GroundData current as of August 30, 2026

Hibernians vs Zabbar St. Patrick: match statistics

Hibernians vs Zabbar St. Patrick: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Hibernians played against Zabbar St. Patrick in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on August 28, 2026. Venue: Gudja Ground. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

Hibernians has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Zabbar St. Patrick has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.

Scoring records

Hibernians scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. Zabbar St. Patrick scores 1.50 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 0% of Hibernians's games and 50% of Zabbar St. Patrick's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 50%, compared with league averages of 25% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Hibernians has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 0.67 per game. Hibernians takes 11.0 shots per game, while Zabbar St. Patrick takes 5.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Hibernians leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Zabbar St. Patrick leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Hibernians's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Zabbar St. Patrick, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Maltese Premier League games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 25% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% 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 have a slightly better record over their last five matches: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, averaging 1.4 points per game compared with Zabbar St. Patrick’s 1.2. The hosts have conceded only 4 goals during this period, while the visitors have allowed as many as 9, clearly highlighting Hibernians’ greater defensive stability. Zabbar are capable of finding the net, scoring 8 goals in their last five matches, but they lost their only away fixture so far and concede an average of 4 goals per game on the road. The visitors also create chances with an average xG of just 0.70, while their xG against stands at 1.57. Therefore, home advantage and the hosts’ stronger recent defensive record should tilt the result in Hibernians’ favor.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Hibernians’ highly solid defense: the team has kept a clean sheet in all league matches so far, with an average of 0.0 goals conceded. Zabbar St. Patrick score an average of 2.0 goals but create only 0.70 xG per match, which, against the hosts’ defense allowing 0.82 xG, limits the visitors’ chances of scoring. Hibernians have a low seasonal average of 1.0 goal scored and have seen BTTS in only 0% of their matches, although Zabbar’s poor defense, conceding 4.0 goals per game, gives the hosts a realistic route to a win to nil. In their last five appearances, Hibernians’ BTTS rate remains at 0%, compared with 60% for the visitors, while the league as a whole records BTTS in just 25% of matches. The most likely scenario is therefore that at least one side—particularly Zabbar against the hosts’ tight defense—will fail to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

In their last five matches, Hibernians have averaged 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded, with only 20% of their games going over the 2.5-goal line. Zabbar St. Patrick have recorded higher figures, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded across their last five appearances, although their attacking xG stands at just 0.86. The hosts have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their league matches so far, while the visitors create only 0.70 xG per game on average. The projected total of 2.10 goals is clearly below the 3.5 line, making Under 3.5 the strongest selection, supported by Hibernians’ solid defensive record and the limited creative potential of both sides. The initial season data is based on a very small sample and is inconsistent, so greater weight should be placed on five-match form and xG metrics.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Hibernians win at full-time, as Zabbar were level after 45 minutes in 75% of their last five matches, while their average number of goals before the break was only 0.75. Hibernians should also be unlikely to establish an early lead: in their last five matches, they scored 0.4 goals before half-time and conceded 0.6. After the break, however, the hosts have a more favourable profile, conceding an average of just 0.2 goals across their last five second halves, whereas Zabbar conceded 1.5 during that period. In addition, Hibernians won their only home match to date without conceding, while Zabbar lost their away fixture 2-4, further strengthening the prospect of the hosts having the edge in the closing stages.

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Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

39Possession (%)61
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
6Shots7
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
2Shots on target4
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0.94xG1.33
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
4Corners5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
58Dangerous attacks83
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
18Fouls9
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
3Cards3
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

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.

HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
1Goals scored / game1.5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0.5Goals allowed / game2
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
43%Average possession43%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
5.5Shots on target / game2
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11Shots per game5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
5.5Shots on target2
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
9.1%Shot conversion30%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
43%Possession43%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
1.38xG for0.67
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
1.4xG against1.2
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

Shooting quality

Hibernians: BalancedZabbar St. Patrick: Counter-attacking
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
Accuracy (shots on target)50%40%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.180.75

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
WL
Season result split
50% W0% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-0-0
Last 5 at home
0-0-0
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.5xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 1.40BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 0%
Zabbar St. Patrick
LW
Season result split
50% W0% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 0.67Opponent xG: 1.20BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%

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.

Zabbar St. Patrick is 50% better for: goals scored per game.

1 goals / game - Hibernians · 1.5 goals / game - Zabbar St. Patrick

Hibernians is 300% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.5 goals / game - Hibernians · 2 goals / game - Zabbar St. Patrick

Hibernians scoring profile: mixed

Hibernians scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Zabbar St. Patrick keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).

Zabbar St. Patrick scoring profile: very strong

Zabbar St. Patrick scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).

2Goals scored (season)3
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
1Goals conceded (season)4
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
1.5Average goals per game3.5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
2Goals scored (last 5)3
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
1Goals conceded (last 5)4
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal100%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
50%2 goals50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%3 goals0%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%4 goals0%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%2 goals50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%3 goals50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%4 goals50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

* 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.

50%
Zabbar St. Patrick - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.1 of 2 meczów
25%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%BTTS in both halves0%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
50%Scored in both halves0%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%BTTS - last 550%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

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

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

2nd half

50%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

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.

Zabbar St. Patrick is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.5 pts / game - Hibernians · 2 pts / game - Zabbar St. Patrick

Hibernians - half-time state
50% leading0% draw50% trailing
Zabbar St. Patrick - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.5Points per game (1st half)2
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0.5Goals scored (1st half)1
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
1Average goals (1st half)1.5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
50%Clean sheet before half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
50%No goal before half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

After half-time (2nd half)

2Points per game (2nd half)1.5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0Goals conceded (2nd half)1.5
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
0.5Average goals (2nd half)2
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
100%Clean sheet after half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick
50%No goal after half-time50%
HiberniansZabbar St. Patrick

Hibernians - second-half results

50% W50% R0% P
3
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.5

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Zabbar St. Patrick - second-half results

50% W0% R50% P
4
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+1.0

Allows 1.0 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 game1.502.00
Goals scored / game0.50.5
Goals allowed / game0.50.0
Average goals per game1.00.5
1 goal100%50%
2 goals0%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet50%100%
No goal50%50%
Goal difference0+1
Half-time: 50% leading - 0% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 50% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Zabbar St. Patrick - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.50
Goals scored / game1.00.5
Goals allowed / game0.51.5
Average goals per game1.52.0
1 goal50%100%
2 goals50%50%
3 goals50%50%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal50%50%
Goal difference+1-2
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 2

* 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
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Zabbar St. Patrick
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
0
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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

2.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
100%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
25%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+60%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
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.
-0.02
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.52
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.90
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
75%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
43%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Zabbar St. Patrick

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.53
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.8 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.
-0.80
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
128%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
150%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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

HiberniansLigaZabbar St. Patrick
Average goals per game 1.502.50 3.50
Both teams scored 0%25% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 0%42% 50%
Clean sheets 50%38% 50%
Goal before half-time 100%75% 50%
Goal after half-time 50%92% 100%

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

2.50
Average goals per game
25%
Both teams scored
42%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
38%
Clean sheets
1.33
Home goals / game
1.17
Away goals / game
+14%
Home attack advantage
+12%
Home defensive advantage
+25%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
25%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
92%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
0%
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. HiberniansGoalJamie Jonathan Wähling
  2. HiberniansSubstitutionOn: Isaiah ChukunyerOff: Boris Druga
  3. Zabbar St. PatrickYellow cardJake Micallef
  4. HiberniansYellow cardJamie Jonathan Wähling
  5. HiberniansYellow cardMoritz Römling
  6. Zabbar St. PatrickSubstitutionOn: Vinicius Mendonça Santa RosaOff: Adnan Bašić
  7. Zabbar St. PatrickYellow cardNicolas Lancioni
  8. HiberniansSubstitutionOn: Joy-Slayd MickelsOff: Alex Sobczyk
  9. HiberniansSubstitutionOn: Fabian JankovicOff: Leandro Lautaro Lacunza
  10. Zabbar St. PatrickYellow cardCharles William M'Mombwa
  11. Zabbar St. PatrickSubstitutionOn: Tobías Andre MoriceauOff: Jurgen Pisani
  12. Zabbar St. PatrickSubstitutionOn: Shelom MagriOff: Zean Leonardi
  13. HiberniansSubstitutionOn: Matthew EllulOff: Moritz Römling
  14. Zabbar St. PatrickGoalThomas Melillo
  15. HiberniansYellow cardIsaiah Chukunyer

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Hibernians's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Zabbar St. Patrick. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Hibernians vs Zabbar St. Patrick?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Hibernians 1:1 Zabbar St. Patrick. 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 Zabbar St. Patrick?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Hibernians won 1, Zabbar St. Patrick won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Hibernians vs Zabbar St. Patrick?

Hibernians score 1.00 goals per game on average and Zabbar St. Patrick 1.50. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Hibernians's matches and 50% of Zabbar St. Patrick's.

What form are Hibernians and Zabbar St. Patrick in?

Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and Zabbar St. Patrick 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hibernians vs Zabbar St. Patrick?

The statistical background for Hibernians vs Zabbar St. Patrick — 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.