Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans present clearly better form, winning all of their last 5 matches and scoring an impressive 16 goals in that period. The visitors have a better away record (63% win rate) than Valletta at home (56% win rate), as well as significantly higher shooting efficiency (24% shot conversion versus 18% for the hosts). Hamrun Spartans are also characterized by a solid defense, conceding just 2 goals in their last 5 matches and keeping a clean sheet in half of their away fixtures. Valletta, despite a good home streak, trails the visitors in terms of possession (51% versus 55%) and overall offensive efficiency. Given the advantage in form, efficiency, and defensive stability of Hamrun Spartans, the visitors are the favorite for this encounter.
Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valletta played against Hamrun Spartans in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Valletta has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Hamrun Spartans has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Valletta scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 0.65. Hamrun Spartans scores 1.65 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Valletta's games and 41% of Hamrun Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 24%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.22 per game. Valletta takes 8.9 shots per game, while Hamrun Spartans takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Valletta leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Hamrun Spartans leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Hamrun Spartans, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.60 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 1.50 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
Hamrun Spartans present clearly better form, winning all of their last 5 matches and scoring an impressive 16 goals in that period. The visitors have a better away record (63% win rate) than Valletta at home (56% win rate), as well as significantly higher shooting efficiency (24% shot conversion versus 18% for the hosts). Hamrun Spartans are also characterized by a solid defense, conceding just 2 goals in their last 5 matches and keeping a clean sheet in half of their away fixtures. Valletta, despite a good home streak, trails the visitors in terms of possession (51% versus 55%) and overall offensive efficiency. Given the advantage in form, efficiency, and defensive stability of Hamrun Spartans, the visitors are the favorite for this encounter.
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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
| Valletta | Hamrun Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.56 |
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Valletta · 2.4 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.
Hamrun Spartans is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Valletta · 1.65 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans
Valletta scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 53% (9 of 17 meczów).
Hamrun Spartans scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 47% (8 of 17 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 - Valletta
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 53%. 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.
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). 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
Valletta
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
| Valletta | Liga | Hamrun Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.12 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 45% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 28% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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 Valletta's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Hamrun Spartans. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 0:0 Hamrun Spartans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Valletta and Hamrun Spartans?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Valletta won 0, Hamrun Spartans won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans?
Valletta score 1.47 goals per game on average and Hamrun Spartans 1.65. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Valletta's matches and 41% of Hamrun Spartans's.
What form are Valletta and Hamrun Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Hamrun Spartans 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta 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.