Malta - Maltese Premier LeagueData current as of 23 July 2026

Birkirkara vs Hibernians: match statistics

Birkirkara crest
Birkirkara
3 : 0half-time 0:0
Hibernians crest
Hibernians
130%(2.00)
X25%(3.20)
245%(3.50)

Hibernians are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to Birkirkara's mere 0.6 points. The visitors have a clear offensive edge, scoring an average of 1.4 goals away with a 23% conversion rate, while the hosts manage only 0.75 goals at home with a 17% efficiency. Birkirkara have lost four of their last five matches and have a 50% rate of failing to score at home. Hibernians, despite their weaker away record (20% win rate), boast superior xG statistics (1.14 vs 0.9) and have scored almost twice as many goals this season (29 vs 15). The visitors' recent form (wdwwl) and their overall seasonal goal difference point towards a victory, although their poor away results increase the likelihood of a draw.

Birkirkara vs Hibernians: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Birkirkara play Hibernians in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 18 January 2026 at 17:00. Final score: 3:0.

Current form

Birkirkara: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Hibernians: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Birkirkara scores 0.91 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Hibernians scores 1.41 and concedes 1.53. League average: 2.51 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Birkirkara 25%, Hibernians 59%. Over 2.5: Birkirkara 34%, Hibernians 53%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.

xG, shots and style

Hibernians has higher xG: 1.20 vs 0.98. Birkirkara: 5.6 shots per match, Hibernians: 7.8.

Match halves

Birkirkara: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.41. Hibernians: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.78.

Goals by minute

Birkirkara: 31-45+ (8 goals). Hibernians: 16-30 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.

Head-to-head

2 H2H matches: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.

Match description

Hibernians are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to Birkirkara's mere 0.6 points. The visitors have a clear offensive edge, scoring an average of 1.4 goals away with a 23% conversion rate, while the hosts manage only 0.75 goals at home with a 17% efficiency. Birkirkara have lost four of their last five matches and have a 50% rate of failing to score at home. Hibernians, despite their weaker away record (20% win rate), boast superior xG statistics (1.14 vs 0.9) and have scored almost twice as many goals this season (29 vs 15). The visitors' recent form (wdwwl) and their overall seasonal goal difference point towards a victory, although their poor away results increase the likelihood of a draw.

Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
3 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

41Possession (%)59
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7Shots12
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4Shots on target3
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0.94xG1.51
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1Corners8
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29Dangerous attacks75
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17Fouls11
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3Cards1
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Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

BirkirkaraHibernians
0.91Goals scored / match1.41
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1.13Goals conceded / match1.53
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42%Average possession49%
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2.56Shots on target / match3.56
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Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

5.63Shots per match7.84
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2.56Shots on target3.56
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16.1%Shot conversion17.9%
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42%Possession49%
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0.98xG for1.2
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1.08xG against1.25
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Shooting quality

Birkirkara: Counter-attackingHibernians: Efficient finishing
BirkirkaraHibernians
Accuracy (shots on target)45%45%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.170.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.360.40

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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Birkirkara is 20% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / match - Birkirkara · 1 pts / match - Hibernians

Birkirkara
WLDDD
Season result split
25% W34% R41% P
Season (W-D-L)
8-11-13
1.09 pts / match · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-4-3
Last 5 at home
1-3-1
DLDWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.15Opponent xG: 0.98BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 0%
Hibernians
DLDWL
Season result split
31% W28% R41% P
Season (W-D-L)
10-9-13
1.22 pts / match · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-3-9
Last 5 away
0-1-4
LLDLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.30Opponent xG: 1.29BTTS: 40%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 55% better for: goals scored per match.

0.91 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1.41 goals / match - Hibernians

Birkirkara is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.13 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1.53 goals / match - Hibernians

Birkirkara scoring profile: strong

Birkirkara scores in 50% of matches (16 of 32 matches), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 matches).

Hibernians scoring profile: strong

Hibernians scores in 72% of matches (23 of 32 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 47% (15 of 32 matches).

29Goals scored (season)45
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36Goals conceded (season)49
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2.03Average goals in match2.94
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2Goals scored (last 5)5
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2Goals conceded (last 5)7
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How often they score at least...

50%1 goal72%
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22%2 goals44%
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9%3 goals16%
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6%4 goals6%
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How often they concede at least...

53%1 goal84%
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41%2 goals44%
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9%3 goals22%
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3%4 goals3%
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* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

13%BTTS at half-time28%
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0%BTTS in both halves13%
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19%Scored in both halves34%
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BTTS and goal count

19%Min. 3 goals and BTTS47%
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16%Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%
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20%BTTS - last 540%
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Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

59%Min. 1 goal before half-time75%
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28%Min. 2 goals before half-time41%
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9%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
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2nd half

66%Min. 1 goal after half-time84%
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28%Min. 2 goals after half-time53%
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6%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
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Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Birkirkara is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.31 pts / match - Birkirkara · 1.22 pts / match - Hibernians

Birkirkara - half-time state
28% leading47% draw25% trailing
Hibernians - half-time state
25% leading47% draw28% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.31Points per match (1st half)1.22
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0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.63
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0.47Goals conceded (1st half)0.69
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0.97Average goals (1st half)1.31
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69%Clean sheet before half-time50%
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59%No goal before half-time47%
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After half-time (2nd half)

1.19Points per match (2nd half)1.25
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0.41Goals scored (2nd half)0.78
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0.66Goals conceded (2nd half)0.84
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1.06Average goals (2nd half)1.63
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63%Clean sheet after half-time38%
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72%No goal after half-time47%
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Birkirkara - second-half results

28% W34% R38% P
42
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
-8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.31
PPG before half-time
Lead holding89%

Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 25%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Hibernians - second-half results

28% W41% R31% P
39
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.22
PPG before half-time
Lead holding124%

Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Birkirkara - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.00
Goals scored / match0.20.2
Goals conceded / match0.00.4
Average goals in match0.20.6
1 goal20%60%
2 goals0%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%60%
No goal80%80%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Hibernians - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.00
Goals scored / match0.80.2
Goals conceded / match1.00.4
Average goals in match1.80.6
1 goal80%60%
2 goals60%0%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Birkirkara
ScoredConceded
5
6
0-15
3
4
16-30
8
5
31-45
2
4
46-60
3
8
61-75
8
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Hibernians
ScoredConceded
3
6
0-15
12
7
16-30
5
9
31-45
9
12
46-60
7
7
61-75
9
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.49
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.2 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
99%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-40%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
36%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
14%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 7 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Birkirkara

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.10
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.12
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
65%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
101%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.11
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Hibernians

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.05
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.07
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.28
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
126%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
110%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.22
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

BirkirkaraLigaHibernians
Average goals in match 2.032.51 2.94
Both teams scored 25%51% 59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 34%45% 53%
Clean sheets 47%29% 16%
Goal before half-time 59%66% 75%
Goal after half-time 66%74% 84%

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

2.51
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.39
Home goals / match
1.12
Away goals / match
+24%
Home attack advantage
+19%
Home defence advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): Birkirkara 0 - 1 - 1 Hibernians. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.

Paola Hibernians FC
0 : 0
Birkirkara FC
Paola Hibernians FC
2 : 1
Birkirkara FC

FAQ

What was the result of Birkirkara vs Hibernians?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Birkirkara 3:0 Hibernians. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Birkirkara and Hibernians?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Birkirkara won 0, Hibernians 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 Birkirkara vs Hibernians?

Birkirkara score 0.91 goals per game on average and Hibernians 1.41. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Birkirkara's matches and 59% of Hibernians's.

What form are Birkirkara and Hibernians in?

Over the last 5 games Birkirkara have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Hibernians 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

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

The statistical background for Birkirkara vs Hibernians — 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.