Hibernians vs Valletta: match statistics
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Hibernians vs Valletta: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hibernians play Valletta in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 2 September 2026. Venue: MFA Centenary Stadium.
Current form
Hibernians: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. Valletta: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hibernians scores 1.00 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Valletta scores 2.67 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.44 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hibernians 33%, Valletta 67%. Over 2.5: Hibernians 0%, Valletta 100%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.23. Hibernians: 9.3 shots per match, Valletta: 10.0.
Match halves
Hibernians: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.33. Valletta: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 2.33.
Goals by minute
Hibernians: 0-15 (1 goals). Valletta: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.44 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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% | 53% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.50 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / match - Hibernians · 2 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.
Valletta is 167% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Hibernians · 2.67 goals / match - Valletta
Hibernians is 99% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Hibernians · 1.33 goals / match - Valletta
Hibernians scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Valletta scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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.
Hibernians is 506% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Hibernians · 0.33 pts / match - Valletta
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Valletta - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +7 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 | ▼ 1.67 | 2.44 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 44% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Hibernians 0 - 1 - 1 Valletta. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
When do Hibernians and Valletta play?
Hibernians face Valletta on 2 September 2026 in Maltese Premier League at MFA Centenary Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hibernians and Valletta?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hibernians won 0, Valletta won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hibernians vs Valletta?
Hibernians score 1.00 goals per game on average and Valletta 2.67. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Hibernians's matches and 67% of Valletta's.
What form are Hibernians and Valletta in?
Over the last 5 games Hibernians have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Valletta 2-0-1 (2.00 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.