Hibernians vs Birzebbuga preview
In the Malta Premier League fixture between Hibernians and Birzebbuga, the 1X2 probabilities show Hibernians at 51%, while Birzebbuga sits at 21%. The most likely scoreline predicted is 1-0, with a 12% chance. Hibernians have an expected goals figure of 1.55 compared to Birzebbuga's 0.92, indicating a stronger attacking performance.
However, the match could deviate from expectations. Both teams to score is at 49%, and Over 2.5 goals sits at 45%, suggesting that while Hibernians may dominate, there is still a chance for a more open game. Recent form shows Hibernians with a streak of draws and losses, while Birzebbuga has lost their last six matches, impacting their confidence.
Hibernians vs Birzebbuga: model vs market
| Source | Hibernians | Draw | Birzebbuga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 51% | 28% | 21% |
| Market | 47% | 25% | 27% |
| Published | 48% | 26% | 26% |
| Edge | +4% | +3% | -6% |
- Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.55 vs 0.91.
- The market prices Hibernians below the model: +3.7 percentage points of edge.
Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 2.00, recorded — the top price across the 7 books we record, each at its own last update.
Hibernians vs Birzebbuga odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Hibernians, 4 snapshots since 2026-10-16.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibernians | 1.69 | 1.90 | +0.21 |
| Draw | 3.74 | 3.55 | -0.19 |
| Birzebbuga | 3.98 | 3.30 | -0.68 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Hibernians and Birzebbuga expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 2.47
- Attack rating (Hibernians / Birzebbuga)
- 0.76 / 0.65
- Defence rating (Hibernians / Birzebbuga)
- 1.21 / 1.47
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Hibernians vs Birzebbuga score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Hibernians goals. Columns: Birzebbuga goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Hibernians vs Birzebbuga goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 48%
- No goals (0–0)
- 10%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Hibernians vs Birzebbuga
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Hibernians | 48% | 2.07 |
| Draw | 26% | 3.85 | |
| Birzebbuga | 26% | 3.89 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 45% | 2.23 |
| Under 2.5 | 55% | 1.81 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 48% | 2.06 |
| No | 52% | 1.94 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Hibernians or draw) | 74% | 1.35 |
| 12 (either side) | 74% | 1.35 | |
| X2 (draw or Birzebbuga) | 52% | 1.93 | |
| Handicap -1 | Hibernians win by 2+ | 27% | 3.67 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 24% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
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Hibernians and Birzebbuga recent form
Hibernians
0W 3D 3L
Birzebbuga
0W 1D 5L
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Hibernians at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 0-1-2
- Win rate
- 0%
- Goals for / match
- 0.33
- Goals against / match
- 2.33
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 3
- They have won 1 of their 7 league games this season, scoring 0.9 goals per match.
- They average 1.2 goals per game on the road against 0.3 at home.
- They have failed to score in 3 of 7 matches.
Birzebbuga away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 0-1-2
- Win rate
- 0%
- Goals for / match
- 0.67
- Goals against / match
- 2.00
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 3
- They have won 0 of their 7 league games this season, scoring 0.4 goals per match.
- They have failed to score in 5 of 7 matches.
League matches this season before kick-off: Hibernians at home only, Birzebbuga away only.
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Before and after this match
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