Floriana vs Hibernians: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Floriana FC prepare to host Hibernians FC on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this MALTA: Premier Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Floriana FC, currently 1st in the standings with 17 points from 7 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 10 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Hibernians FC, sitting 8th with 10 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Floriana FC and Hibernians FC have favored Floriana FC, with Hibernians FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Marsaxlokk, Floriana FC recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-5-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cioletti, Beerman, Grech, Jah, Kurtalic, M'Mombwa, Mendonca, Spiteri, Varela, Veselji. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Hibernians FC's last outing came against Hamrun Spartans, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Branescu, Bonnici, Caruana, Cleiton, Diakite, Ellul, Halabaku, Hernandez, Pedrao, Shaw, Xuereb. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Floriana FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Floriana FC and Hibernians FC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Floriana FC's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Hibernians FC's games average 2.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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