Hibernians vs Valletta: match statistics
Valletta displays significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors have an impressive goal difference (+9) on the road and the lowest average of conceded goals (0.45 per match), as well as 55% clean sheets. Hibernians is going through a serious crisis of form, losing four of their last five meetings and earning just 0.6 points per match. The hosts have a balanced goal difference in home matches (+6), but their recent results raise serious concerns. Valletta possesses better ball possession (51% vs 46%) and defensive efficiency, giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the visitors or a possible draw, however, Valletta's form argues for their win.
Hibernians vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hibernians played Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Hibernians: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Valletta: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hibernians scores 1.58 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Valletta scores 1.29 and concedes 0.63. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hibernians 63%, Valletta 33%. Over 2.5: Hibernians 58%, Valletta 25%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.22 vs 1.17. Hibernians: 7.3 shots per match, Valletta: 8.1.
Match halves
Hibernians: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.92. Valletta: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Hibernians: 76-90+ (9 goals). Valletta: 76-90+ (10 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 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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
Valletta displays significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors have an impressive goal difference (+9) on the road and the lowest average of conceded goals (0.45 per match), as well as 55% clean sheets. Hibernians is going through a serious crisis of form, losing four of their last five meetings and earning just 0.6 points per match. The hosts have a balanced goal difference in home matches (+6), but their recent results raise serious concerns. Valletta possesses better ball possession (51% vs 46%) and defensive efficiency, giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for the visitors or a possible draw, however, Valletta's form argues for their win.
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
| Hibernians | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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.
Valletta is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Hibernians · 1 pts / match - Valletta
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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.58 goals / match - Hibernians · 1.29 goals / match - Valletta
Valletta is 151% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.58 goals / match - Hibernians · 0.63 goals / match - Valletta
Hibernians scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 matches).
Valletta scores in 63% of matches (15 of 24 matches), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - Hibernians
Over / Under - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / match - Hibernians · 1.42 pts / match - Valletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 38%. 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.
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 46%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Hibernians
Valletta
* 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
| Hibernians | Liga | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.17 | 2.49 | ▼ 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 44% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 67% | ▼ 42% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 73% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
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: Hibernians 0 - 0 - 1 Valletta. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hibernians vs Valletta?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hibernians 1:1 Valletta. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hibernians vs Valletta?
Hibernians score 1.58 goals per game on average and Valletta 1.29. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Hibernians's matches and 33% of Valletta's.
What form are Hibernians and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Valletta 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hibernians vs Valletta?
The statistical background for Hibernians vs Valletta — 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.