Hibernians host Birzebbuga in the Premier League on Sunday 18 October, with kick-off at 14:30 (WAT) at Tony Bezzina Stadium. Hibernians are 4th with 19 points from 12 games, while Birzebbuga sit 11th on 7 points. A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Hibernians's last 5: DLDLD Most recently they drew with Hamrun Spartans 2–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Birzebbuga's last 5: DLLLL Most recently they drew with Mosta 2–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.6 for Hibernians and 0.9 for Birzebbuga. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our pre-match pick was Hibernians to win – a 55% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.82, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Hibernians 1–0 Birzebbuga. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hibernians55%fair 1.82 · @1.95
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.40
Birzebbuga23%fair 4.42 · @3.10
2.57Expected goals
1.64Hibernians xG
0.93Birzebbuga xG
56%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Hibernians 1.6 – 0.9 Birzebbuga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hibernians to win✓
55%
1.82
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.79
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.90
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hibernians / FT Hibernians✗
33%
3.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✓
13%
7.98
–
Form
Hibernians – last 6
DLDLDL
11 Oct
@ Hamrun Spartans
2–2
D
20 Sep
vs Floriana
0–4
L
12 Sep
@ Birkirkara
1–1
D
2 Sep
vs Valletta FC
0–2
L
28 Aug
vs Zabbar St. Patrick
1–1
D
21 Aug
@ Marsaxlokk
0–1
L
0.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Birzebbuga – last 6
DLLLLL
9 Oct
@ Mosta
2–2
D
19 Sep
vs Valletta FC
0–3
L
11 Sep
vs Hamrun Spartans
0–2
L
5 Sep
@ Balzan FC
0–3
L
30 Aug
vs Sliema Wanderers
1–2
L
22 Aug
@ Zabbar St. Patrick
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hibernians and Birzebbuga.
What is the prediction for Hibernians vs Birzebbuga?
Our pick is Hibernians to win with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Hibernians vs Birzebbuga?
On our numbers Hibernians have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Birzebbuga 23%.
How many goals will there be in Hibernians vs Birzebbuga?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hibernians vs Birzebbuga?
Our predicted score is Hibernians 1–0 Birzebbuga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Hibernians vs Birzebbuga?
Hibernians vs Birzebbuga (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Tony Bezzina Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
