Birkirkara vs Zabbar St. Patrick: match statistics
Birkirkara displays a significantly better home form with a 56% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +9 in home matches. The home team demonstrates defensive solidity, conceding an average of just 0.44 goals per match at home and keeping clean sheets in 67% of their home games. Zabbar St. Patrick is in poor form, averaging just 0.4 points per match in their last five outings and winning only 17% of away matches this season. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference (-2) on the road and concede an average of 1.25 goals per match, which, given Birkirkara's efficiency (1.44 goals on average at home), indicates a clear advantage for the hosts. xG statistics also confirm Birkirkara's dominance, making a home victory the most likely outcome of this fixture.
Birkirkara vs Zabbar St. Patrick: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Birkirkara played Zabbar St. Patrick in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Birkirkara: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Zabbar St. Patrick: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Birkirkara scores 1.09 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Zabbar St. Patrick scores 1.00 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Birkirkara 26%, Zabbar St. Patrick 57%. Over 2.5: Birkirkara 35%, Zabbar St. Patrick 43%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Zabbar St. Patrick has higher xG: 1.02 vs 0.96. Birkirkara: 5.1 shots per match, Zabbar St. Patrick: 6.9.
Match halves
Birkirkara: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.48. Zabbar St. Patrick: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
Birkirkara: 31-45+ (7 goals). Zabbar St. Patrick: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Birkirkara displays a significantly better home form with a 56% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +9 in home matches. The home team demonstrates defensive solidity, conceding an average of just 0.44 goals per match at home and keeping clean sheets in 67% of their home games. Zabbar St. Patrick is in poor form, averaging just 0.4 points per match in their last five outings and winning only 17% of away matches this season. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference (-2) on the road and concede an average of 1.25 goals per match, which, given Birkirkara's efficiency (1.44 goals on average at home), indicates a clear advantage for the hosts. xG statistics also confirm Birkirkara's dominance, making a home victory the most likely outcome of this fixture.
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 | Zabbar St. Patrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.39 |
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.
Birkirkara is 300% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Birkirkara · 0.4 pts / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
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.
Birkirkara is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.09 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1 goals / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1.39 goals / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
Birkirkara scores in 57% of matches (13 of 23 matches), while Zabbar St. Patrick keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Zabbar St. Patrick scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 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 - Zabbar St. Patrick
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 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Birkirkara · 1.17 pts / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 30%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zabbar St. Patrick - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Zabbar St. Patrick
* 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 | Zabbar St. Patrick | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.22 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 26% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 43% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 31% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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 1 - 0 - 0 Zabbar St. Patrick. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Birkirkara vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Birkirkara 0:3 Zabbar St. Patrick. 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 Zabbar St. Patrick?
Birkirkara score 1.09 goals per game on average and Zabbar St. Patrick 1.00. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 26% of Birkirkara's matches and 57% of Zabbar St. Patrick's.
What form are Birkirkara and Zabbar St. Patrick in?
Over the last 5 games Birkirkara have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Zabbar St. Patrick 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birkirkara vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Birkirkara vs Zabbar St. Patrick: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.