Hibernians vs Valletta FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hibernians welcome Valletta FC to Tony Bezzina Stadium for a Premier League fixture on Wednesday 2 September (19:00 WAT). In the table, Hibernians are 4th on 19 points after 12 matches; Valletta FC are 1st with 25.
Current form
Hibernians, last 5: DLWLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Zabbar St. Patrick, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Valletta FC, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Marsaxlokk, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hibernians 1.2 xG, Valletta FC 1.5 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hibernians 31%, draw 22%, Valletta FC 47%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hibernians 1–1 Valletta FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hibernians31%fair 3.19 · @3.25
Draw22%fair 4.59 · @3.30
Valletta FC47%fair 2.13 · @2.05
2.72Expected goals
1.19Hibernians xG
1.53Valletta FC xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
0–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Hibernians 1.2 – 1.5 Valletta FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Valletta FC to win✓
47%
2.13
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.71
1.73
Draw no bet
Valletta FC (draw no bet)✓
60%
1.67
–
Asian handicap
Hibernians +1 (Asian handicap)✗
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Valletta FC to score first✓
53%
1.90
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Valletta FC / FT Valletta FC✓
27%
3.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.90
–
Recent results
Hibernians – last 6
DLWLWL
28 Aug
vs Zabbar St. Patrick
1–1
D
21 Aug
@ Marsaxlokk
0–1
L
16 Aug
@ Sliema Wanderers
2–0
W
30 Apr
@ Zabbar St. Patrick
0–3
L
24 Apr
vs Mosta
2–0
W
14 Apr
@ Tarxien Rainbows
2–3
L
1.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Valletta FC – last 6
LWWLLW
28 Aug
vs Marsaxlokk
1–2
L
23 Aug
@ Gzira United
3–0
W
16 Aug
vs Zabbar St. Patrick
4–2
W
30 Jul
vs Raków Częstochowa
0–4
L
23 Jul
@ Raków Częstochowa
1–3
L
23 May
vs Gzira United
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hibernians and Valletta FC.
What is the prediction for Hibernians vs Valletta FC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Hibernians vs Valletta FC?
On our numbers Hibernians have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Valletta FC 47%.
How many goals will there be in Hibernians vs Valletta FC?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hibernians vs Valletta FC?
Our predicted score is Hibernians 1–1 Valletta FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Hibernians vs Valletta FC?
Hibernians vs Valletta FC (Premier League) kicks off on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Tony Bezzina Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
