Home advantage could prove decisive in Hamrun Spartans - Hibernians battle

9 - 3 - 1 with 28-8. What does this mean? Well, these are the statistics for Hibernians when playing on artifical turf like they will do today. Wins - draws- losses and goals scored-conceded. Hibernians play their home games on grass so that's why we provide these numbers.

There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.

Hamrun Spartans form and stats

Hamrun Spartans have been outstanding at home so far in the Premier League with 6 wins, 0 draws and only 0 losses. After failing to beat Pietà Hotspurs here at Ta'Qali National Stadium, Hamrun Spartans has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with six wins in a row.

Nothing to worry about in defence for Spartans, as their goalkeeper Henry Bonello has completely shut out the opponents for 270 minutes in the Premier League.

It's back home for Hamrun Spartans, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Marsaxlokk away with the result 1-0. Guillaumier found the net in that victory. A late climax in the match against Marsaxlokk as the winning goal came three minutes into overtime; scored by Guillaumier.

Before that match, a win away at Gudja United.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Hamrun Spartans have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 9 games) they have won 5 times, drawn 3 and lost 1.

It should be taken into account that a glance at the 13 most recent league fixtures reveals that 10 of them qualified as a both teams not to score result (only one or none of the sides scored).

The Spartans fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 10 goals in 6 league matches. As for guarding their own goal, Hamrun Spartans have only let in {1 goals} at home.

Hibernians form and stats

Hibernians's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Hibernians collect 14 points from their 6 away matches in the Premier League. 4 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 0 defeats).

Hibernians have much to remedy after their unexpected loss (0-4) to Valletta in their previous outing, played in front of their own supporters. Until that loss this club had taken at least a draw from nine league matches in a row. Hibernians lost the plot completely in their previous game, as mentioned above. They need to recover quickly from that 0-4 beating and focus on this one.

Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Floriana.

We have checked recent matches where Hibernians have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 5 games were 1 victory, 1 draw and 3 defeats.

With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Hibernians are regular goalscorers on their travels. It's not easy to score on Hibernians as they have only conceded 4 goals from these away games.

Head 2 Head

The former head-to-head game ended Hibernians - Hamrun Spartans 1-4, earlier this season. Head to head numbers (for the preceeding ten meetings): Hamrun Spartans won four games, two matches ended in a draw and Hibernians got four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: seven / three.

Top Goalscorers

J. Degabriele 9 goals

E. Sukisa 8 goals

J. Grech 6 goals

Hamrun Spartans missing players

Hibernians missing players