Birkirkara vs Hibernians: result 3-0 and analysis
Premier LeagueSecond Stage - Main - 17Kick-off on January 18, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola
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What was the result of Birkirkara vs Hibernians?
Birkirkara won 3-0 on January 18, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 48′Donovan Stephane MakomaBirkirkara
- 58′K. ReidBirkirkara
- 61′Donovan Stephane MakomaBirkirkara
Official lineup for Birkirkara vs Hibernians
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Birkirkara
- 21J. Bayo
- 30N. Cross
- 6S. Viveros
- 9K. Reid
- 27A. Coppola
- 33G. Acheampong
- 59Donovan Stephane Makoma
- 2Francisco López
- 3M. Morello
- 41Roni Santos
- 19M. Grech
Hibernians
- 9Miullen
- 18K. Halabaku
- 27Cleiton
- 70M. Lima
- 11B. Kristensen
- 13A. Diakité
- 14D. Xuereb
- 22D. Bonnici
- 44Pedrão
- 96Charleston
- 30H. Sacco
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Birkirkara have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Hibernians have 6, 4 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | Marsaxlokk(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Valletta FC(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Victoria Wanderers(home) | 3-1 | FA Trophy |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Hamrun Spartans(away) | 1-6 | Premier League |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Floriana(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | Mosta(home) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Gzira United(home) | 4-1 | Premier League |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Gudja United(home) | 3-1 | FA Trophy |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Zabbar St. Patrick(home) | 3-3 | Premier League |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Tarxien Rainbows(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Birkirkara wins, 1 draw, 3 Hibernians wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2025 | Hibernians 2-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| May 18, 2025 | Birkirkara 1-2 Hibernians | FA Trophy |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Birkirkara 2-0 Hibernians | Premier League |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Birkirkara 0-2 Hibernians | Premier League |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Hibernians 0-2 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Birkirkara 1-1 Hibernians | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Hibernians vs Birkirkara on Sep 13, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Birkirkara score 1.2 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Hibernians score 1.7 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkirkara | 1.2 | 1.5 | 5 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
| Hibernians | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Birkirkara sit 8th in Premier League (10 points from 8 matches) and Hibernians sit 9th (9 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Birkirkara | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| 9 | Hibernians | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
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