Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans: match statistics
Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Valletta play Hamrun Spartans in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 15 May 2026 at 19:00. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Valletta: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Hamrun Spartans: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valletta scores 1.21 and concedes 0.76 goals per match. Hamrun Spartans scores 1.65 and concedes 0.65. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valletta 41%, Hamrun Spartans 38%. Over 2.5: Valletta 26%, Hamrun Spartans 35%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Hamrun Spartans has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.24. Valletta: 8.3 shots per match, Hamrun Spartans: 8.4.
Match halves
Valletta: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.85. Hamrun Spartans: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.97.
Goals by minute
Valletta: 46-60 (11 goals). Hamrun Spartans: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 1-2-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
Match description
Hamrun Spartans are the favorites: they have 19 wins this season versus Valletta’s 14 and a superior goal difference (54–41) with fewer goals conceded (22 vs 24). The form gap is clear — in the last 5 matches Hamrun have scored 10 goals and won 3 games, averaging 1.8 points per match, while Valletta have scored only 3 goals and average 1.0 point per match. In home/away offensive metrics both teams are similar (Valletta at home 1.41 goals and 1.29 xG, Hamrun away 1.44 goals and 1.21 xG), but the visitors limit opponents’ chance quality better (opponent average xG 0.65 vs 1.01 for Valletta). Additionally, Hamrun have a much lower share of away games without scoring (19% vs Valletta’s 35%) and more wins overall, which gives them the edge despite a similar number of shots (8.93 vs 8.5) and slightly lower conversion rate (16% vs 18%). Considering Hamrun’s seasonal advantage (19 wins, 54 goals), superior scoring form in the last 5 matches (10 vs 3) and the low proportion of goalless away games, I back the away win, although Valletta at home still pose a realistic draw threat thanks to 0.76 goals conceded per home match and 41% clean sheets.
Half-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
| Valletta | Hamrun Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 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 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Valletta · 2.4 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans
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 36% better for: goals scored per match.
1.21 goals / match - Valletta · 1.65 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans
Hamrun Spartans is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.76 goals / match - Valletta · 0.65 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans
Valletta scores in 62% of matches (21 of 34 matches), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 56% (19 of 34 matches).
Hamrun Spartans scores in 82% of matches (28 of 34 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 38% (13 of 34 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 — Valletta
Over / Under — Hamrun Spartans
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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Valletta · 1.53 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 41%. 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.
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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
Valletta
Hamrun Spartans
* 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
| Valletta | Liga | Hamrun Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.97 | 2.51 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 45% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 29% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 41% | 66% | • 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Valletta 1 - 2 - 1 Hamrun Spartans. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 0:2 Hamrun Spartans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Valletta and Hamrun Spartans?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Valletta won 1, Hamrun Spartans won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans?
Valletta score 1.21 goals per game on average and Hamrun Spartans 1.65. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Valletta's matches and 38% of Hamrun Spartans's.
What form are Valletta and Hamrun Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Hamrun Spartans 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans?
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.