Naxxar Lions vs Hibernians: match statistics
Naxxar Lions presents a definitively better form in their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws (2.2 points per game), while Hibernians is going through a severe crisis with just 0.2 points per game and four losses in their last five fixtures. The hosts are effective at their own stadium with a 36% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), whereas the visitors win only 20% of their away matches and have a negative goal difference (-7). Hibernians haven't kept a clean sheet in any away game this season and concede an alarming average of 1.9 goals per away match, which represents a major defensive weakness. Despite a marginally better average ball possession (51% vs 47%), the visitors fail to translate this into efficiency, as evidenced by failing to score in 40% of their away games. Taking all these factors into account, especially the current form of both teams and home/away statistics, Naxxar Lions has a clear advantage to secure a victory in front of their home crowd.
Naxxar Lions vs Hibernians: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Naxxar Lions played Hibernians in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 13 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Naxxar Lions: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Hibernians: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Naxxar Lions scores 1.38 and concedes 1.62 goals per match. Hibernians scores 1.50 and concedes 1.54. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Naxxar Lions 62%, Hibernians 62%. Over 2.5: Naxxar Lions 58%, Hibernians 54%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.18. Naxxar Lions: 9.3 shots per match, Hibernians: 7.5.
Match halves
Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.69. Hibernians: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Naxxar Lions: 16-30 (8 goals). Hibernians: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
Naxxar Lions presents a definitively better form in their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws (2.2 points per game), while Hibernians is going through a severe crisis with just 0.2 points per game and four losses in their last five fixtures. The hosts are effective at their own stadium with a 36% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), whereas the visitors win only 20% of their away matches and have a negative goal difference (-7). Hibernians haven't kept a clean sheet in any away game this season and concede an alarming average of 1.9 goals per away match, which represents a major defensive weakness. Despite a marginally better average ball possession (51% vs 47%), the visitors fail to translate this into efficiency, as evidenced by failing to score in 40% of their away games. Taking all these factors into account, especially the current form of both teams and home/away statistics, Naxxar Lions has a clear advantage to secure a victory in front of their home crowd.
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
| Naxxar Lions | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.45 |
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.
Naxxar Lions is 800% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 0.2 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 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.5 goals / match - Hibernians
Hibernians is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.62 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.54 goals / match - Hibernians
Naxxar Lions scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 matches).
Hibernians scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 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 - Naxxar Lions
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)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 35%. 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 | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Naxxar Lions
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
| Naxxar Lions | Liga | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.49 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 49% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 43% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 30% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 67% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 74% | ▲ 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
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): Naxxar Lions 0 - 1 - 1 Hibernians. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Hibernians?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 2:1 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 Naxxar Lions and Hibernians?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Naxxar Lions won 0, Hibernians won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Naxxar Lions vs Hibernians?
Naxxar Lions score 1.38 goals per game on average and Hibernians 1.50. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 62% of Hibernians's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Hibernians in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Hibernians 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions 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.