Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans demonstrate a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 64% win rate and only 7% losses, with an impressive +18 goal difference. The hosts maintain an average of 57% ball possession and score an average of 1.79 goals per match at home, while conceding only 0.5 goals. Birkirkara, on the other hand, perform poorly away from home, winning just 13% of matches and conceding an average of 1.47 goals with a negative -10 goal difference. The form of both teams in their last 5 matches is similar (1.6 PPG), but the difference in Hamrun's home efficiency and Birkirkara's away performance (53% losses for the visitors) speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Additionally, Birkirkara fail to score in 53% of away matches, which, given Hamrun's solid defense (64% clean sheets), suggests a clear home victory.
Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hamrun Spartans played Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Hamrun Spartans: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Birkirkara: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hamrun Spartans scores 1.52 and concedes 0.48 goals per match. Birkirkara scores 1.00 and concedes 1.16. League average: 2.48 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hamrun Spartans 32%, Birkirkara 24%. Over 2.5: Hamrun Spartans 20%, Birkirkara 36%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 42%.
xG, shots and style
Hamrun Spartans has higher xG: 1.22 vs 0.96. Hamrun Spartans: 7.8 shots per match, Birkirkara: 5.1.
Match halves
Hamrun Spartans: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.92. Birkirkara: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Hamrun Spartans: 76-90+ (10 goals). Birkirkara: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.48 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 42%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 4.50, BTTS 50%.
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 demonstrate a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 64% win rate and only 7% losses, with an impressive +18 goal difference. The hosts maintain an average of 57% ball possession and score an average of 1.79 goals per match at home, while conceding only 0.5 goals. Birkirkara, on the other hand, perform poorly away from home, winning just 13% of matches and conceding an average of 1.47 goals with a negative -10 goal difference. The form of both teams in their last 5 matches is similar (1.6 PPG), but the difference in Hamrun's home efficiency and Birkirkara's away performance (53% losses for the visitors) speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Additionally, Birkirkara fail to score in 53% of away matches, which, given Hamrun's solid defense (64% clean sheets), suggests a clear home victory.
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
| Hamrun Spartans | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.38 |
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.2 pts / match - Birkirkara
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 52% better for: goals scored per match.
1.52 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1 goals / match - Birkirkara
Hamrun Spartans is 142% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.48 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.16 goals / match - Birkirkara
Hamrun Spartans scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 matches).
Birkirkara scores in 52% of matches (13 of 25 matches), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 64% (16 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 - Hamrun Spartans
Over / Under - Birkirkara
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.
Hamrun Spartans is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.4 pts / match - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 28%. Usually protects the lead until full-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 | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Hamrun Spartans
Birkirkara
* 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
| Hamrun Spartans | Liga | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.16 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 48% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 42% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 64% | 30% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 66% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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): Hamrun Spartans 2 - 0 - 0 Birkirkara. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 3:0 Birkirkara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hamrun Spartans and Birkirkara?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamrun Spartans won 2, Birkirkara won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara?
Hamrun Spartans score 1.52 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.00. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 24% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Hamrun Spartans and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Birkirkara 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Birkirkara?
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.