Birkirkara vs Hibernians: match statistics
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 played Hibernians in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Birkirkara: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Hibernians: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Birkirkara scores 0.94 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Hibernians scores 1.81 and concedes 1.56. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Birkirkara 31%, Hibernians 63%. Over 2.5: Birkirkara 38%, Hibernians 56%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Hibernians has higher xG: 1.12 vs 0.93. Birkirkara: 4.8 shots per match, Hibernians: 6.4.
Match halves
Birkirkara: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.31. Hibernians: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.13.
Goals by minute
Birkirkara: 31-45+ (5 goals). Hibernians: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Birkirkara | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 54% | 54% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.52 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 93% better for: goals scored per match.
0.94 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1.81 goals / match - Hibernians
Birkirkara is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1.56 goals / match - Hibernians
Birkirkara scores in 56% of matches (9 of 16 matches), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 matches).
Hibernians scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birkirkara
Over / Under - Hibernians
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Birkirkara is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Birkirkara · 1.13 pts / match - Hibernians
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Birkirkara
Hibernians
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Birkirkara | Liga | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.31 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 50% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 44% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Birkirkara 0 - 0 - 1 Hibernians. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 do the goal statistics show before Birkirkara vs Hibernians?
Birkirkara score 0.94 goals per game on average and Hibernians 1.81. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Birkirkara's matches and 63% of Hibernians's.
What form are Birkirkara and Hibernians in?
Over the last 5 games Birkirkara have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Hibernians 2-2-1 (1.60 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.