Gzira United vs Hibernians: match statistics
Gzira United presents decidedly better form, earning 10 points in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), while Hibernians are in crisis with just 1 point in the same period (4 losses, 1 draw). The hosts can boast an impressive home record—62% of matches won, a positive goal difference of +8, and 38% clean sheets. Hibernians display very poor disposition in away matches: only 22% wins, 56% losses, zero clean sheets, and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -6 on the road, which, combined with a disastrous series of 4 defeats in the last 5 matches, makes them a clear outsider. Although both teams have a similar conversion rate (16%) and possession (48-49%), the decidedly better form and home statistics of Gzira United argue for their victory in this meeting.
Gzira United vs Hibernians: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gzira United played Hibernians in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Gzira United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Hibernians: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gzira United scores 1.32 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Hibernians scores 1.56 and concedes 1.56. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gzira United 52%, Hibernians 64%. Over 2.5: Gzira United 44%, Hibernians 56%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Hibernians has higher xG: 1.18 vs 1.10. Gzira United: 7.2 shots per match, Hibernians: 7.4.
Match halves
Gzira United: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.76. Hibernians: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.92.
Goals by minute
Gzira United: 76-90+ (8 goals). Hibernians: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 6.50, 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
Gzira United presents decidedly better form, earning 10 points in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), while Hibernians are in crisis with just 1 point in the same period (4 losses, 1 draw). The hosts can boast an impressive home record—62% of matches won, a positive goal difference of +8, and 38% clean sheets. Hibernians display very poor disposition in away matches: only 22% wins, 56% losses, zero clean sheets, and conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -6 on the road, which, combined with a disastrous series of 4 defeats in the last 5 matches, makes them a clear outsider. Although both teams have a similar conversion rate (16%) and possession (48-49%), the decidedly better form and home statistics of Gzira United argue for their victory in this meeting.
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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
| Gzira United | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.47 |
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.
Gzira United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Gzira United · 0.4 pts / match - Hibernians
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 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - Gzira United · 1.56 goals / match - Hibernians
Gzira United is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - Gzira United · 1.56 goals / match - Hibernians
Gzira United scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 matches).
Hibernians scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Gzira United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Gzira United
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
| Gzira United | Liga | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.76 | 2.47 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 44% | 43% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 30% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | • 72% | 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Gzira United 0 - 0 - 2 Hibernians. Average goals 6.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gzira United vs Hibernians?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Gzira United 1:0 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 Gzira United and Hibernians?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gzira United won 0, Hibernians won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 6.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gzira United vs Hibernians?
Gzira United score 1.32 goals per game on average and Hibernians 1.56. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Gzira United's matches and 64% of Hibernians's.
What form are Gzira United and Hibernians in?
Over the last 5 games Gzira United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Hibernians 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gzira United vs Hibernians?
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.