Premier League preview: Home supporters expecting a win when Hibernians host Tarxien Rainbows

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Hibernians and Tarxien Rainbows.

This stadium uses grass, unlike Tarxien Rainbows's home stadium. The visitors last 27 games on grass have ended in 5 wins, 8 draws and 14 losses. This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.

Hibernians form and stats

The story so far in the Premier League for Hibernians at their home stadium (MFA Centenary Stadium) is 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats.

The Hibernians supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Tarxien Rainbows in Premier League and win 4-1. A 1-1 draw away before that, with Gudja United the opponent.

Hibernians are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave MFA Centenary Stadium with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 40 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Hibernians has won 25 times, drawn 10 and lost 5. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Hibernians has won by at least two goals 15 times when in this position.

It's still early days, but we have some goal stats for the Hibernians at home in the league. 4 on target and 1 scored by the opposition; from 1 match.

Tarxien Rainbows form and stats

Tarxien Rainbows have played one away game so far, a loss. Last season their away games stats in the Premier League were 4 victories, 1 draw and 8 defeats from 13 fixtures. Three has not been a lucky number for Tarxien Rainbows as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Balzan match.

Two away games in a row for Tarxien Rainbows, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-4 versus Hibernians in the Premier League. Preceding that, the 0-4 home loss versus Mosta.

Nobody expects Tarxien Rainbows to collect points from a game like this. The team has been David versus Goliath 47 times before, with the overall statistics of won 14, draw 10 and lost 23. When defeated, 14 matches have been lost by two or more goals.

1 goal so far away for Tarxien Rainbows, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 4. All from 1 league match away.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Hibernians - Tarxien Rainbows 4-1. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 9 wins for Hibernians, 1 draw and 0 wins for Tarxien Rainbows. Over 2,5 goals: 7 times; under 2,5 goals: 3 games.

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Hibernians missing players

Tarxien Rainbows missing players