Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans display decidedly superior form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and netting 15 goals during this period. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 63% win rate, 63% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +9. In contrast, Tarxien Rainbows exhibit very poor away statistics – a mere 13% win rate, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors' current form is concerning, with only 1 win in their last 5 outings and a streak of away losses. The significant disparity in quality, possession (55% vs 48%), and offensive efficiency (1.75 vs 1.13 goals per game) points towards a decisive victory for Hamrun Spartans.
Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hamrun Spartans played Tarxien Rainbows in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Hamrun Spartans: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Tarxien Rainbows: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hamrun Spartans scores 1.63 and concedes 0.63 goals per match. Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.81 and concedes 1.81. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hamrun Spartans 38%, Tarxien Rainbows 56%. Over 2.5: Hamrun Spartans 19%, Tarxien Rainbows 50%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 42%.
xG, shots and style
Hamrun Spartans has higher xG: 1.19 vs 0.76. Hamrun Spartans: 7.9 shots per match, Tarxien Rainbows: 5.1.
Match halves
Hamrun Spartans: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.94. Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Hamrun Spartans: 76-90+ (7 goals). Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 42%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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
Hamrun Spartans display decidedly superior form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and netting 15 goals during this period. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 63% win rate, 63% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +9. In contrast, Tarxien Rainbows exhibit very poor away statistics – a mere 13% win rate, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors' current form is concerning, with only 1 win in their last 5 outings and a streak of away losses. The significant disparity in quality, possession (55% vs 48%), and offensive efficiency (1.75 vs 1.13 goals per game) points towards a decisive victory for Hamrun Spartans.
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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.58 | 0.46 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 0.4 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows
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 101% better for: goals scored per match.
1.63 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 0.81 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Hamrun Spartans is 187% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.63 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.81 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Hamrun Spartans scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 16 matches).
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 56% of matches (9 of 16 matches), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 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 - Hamrun Spartans
Over / Under - Tarxien Rainbows
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 92% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 0.75 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 6%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Tarxien Rainbows
* 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 | Tarxien Rainbows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.25 | 2.59 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 19% | 42% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 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
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
Previous meeting: Hamrun Spartans 0 - 1 - 0 Tarxien Rainbows. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 2:1 Tarxien Rainbows. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows?
Hamrun Spartans score 1.63 goals per game on average and Tarxien Rainbows 0.81. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 56% of Tarxien Rainbows's.
What form are Hamrun Spartans and Tarxien Rainbows in?
Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Tarxien Rainbows 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows?
The statistical background for Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows — 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.