Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Hamrun Spartans

W W L D W

2nd place in League

2-1

17/01/2026 11:30

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

L L L L L

12th place in League

Malta Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows F.C on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows F.C preview before placing your bet.

Hamrun Spartans are currently 2nd with 22 points after 11 matches.
Tarxien Rainbows F.C sit 12th with 5 points from 11 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Hamrun Spartans to win with probability 75%.
Head-to-head history favors Hamrun Spartans, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Tarxien Rainbows F.C have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

11:30

2026-01-17

Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows F.C - Prediction & Odds

Hamrun Spartans

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

2026-01-17 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Floriana F.C.	23	11	7	2	2	17	11	6
02 Hamrun Spartans	22	11	6	4	1	15	6	9
03 Valletta FC	22	11	6	4	1	16	8	8
04 Sliema Wanderers FC	19	11	5	4	2	16	14	2
05 Marsaxlokk FC	18	11	5	3	3	14	11	3
06 Birkirkara FC	16	11	4	4	3	12	8	4
07 Hibernians FC	15	11	4	3	4	20	18	2
08 Gzira United	13	11	3	4	4	14	18	-4
09 Mosta FC	11	11	3	2	6	13	19	-6
10 St. Patrick FC	10	11	2	4	5	11	14	-3
11 Naxxar Lions	5	11	1	2	8	10	18	-8
12 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	5	11	1	2	8	8	21	-13

First stage-Top 6	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hamrun Spartans	34	5	4	0	1	11	4	7
02 Floriana F.C.	33	5	3	1	1	6	4	2
03 Valletta FC	29	5	2	1	2	4	3	1
04 Sliema Wanderers FC	26	5	2	1	2	5	5	0
05 Marsaxlokk FC	25	5	2	1	2	6	5	1
06 Birkirkara FC	16	5	0	0	5	3	14	-11

First stage-Play Out	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hibernians FC	23	5	2	2	1	9	7	2
02 Gzira United	22	5	3	0	2	7	8	-1
03 St. Patrick FC	16	5	1	3	1	9	8	1
04 Mosta FC	16	5	1	2	2	7	7	0
05 Naxxar Lions	15	5	3	1	1	8	7	1
06 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	7	5	0	2	3	5	8	-3

Second stage	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Floriana F.C.	25	11	7	4	0	20	7	13
02 Hamrun Spartans	22	11	6	4	1	16	4	12
03 Marsaxlokk FC	19	11	5	4	2	12	12	0
04 Naxxar Lions	18	11	5	3	3	20	18	2
05 Valletta FC	17	11	4	5	2	16	7	9
06 Gzira United	17	11	5	2	4	14	12	2
07 Sliema Wanderers FC	16	11	4	4	3	10	11	-1
08 Birkirkara FC	13	11	3	4	4	12	12	0
09 Hibernians FC	11	11	3	2	6	11	17	-6
10 St. Patrick FC	10	11	2	4	5	13	15	-2
11 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	6	11	1	3	7	9	21	-12
12 Mosta FC	4	11	1	1	9	7	24	-17

Closing round Top Six	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Floriana F.C.	37	5	4	0	1	8	5	3
02 Marsaxlokk FC	31	5	4	0	1	10	8	2
03 Hamrun Spartans	28	5	2	0	3	10	7	3
04 Valletta FC	24	5	2	1	2	5	6	-1
05 Gzira United	21	5	1	1	3	3	5	-2
06 Naxxar Lions	20	5	0	2	3	3	8	-5

Closing round Play-Out	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sliema Wanderers FC	22	5	1	3	1	6	6	0
02 Birkirkara FC	19	5	1	3	1	2	2	0
03 Hibernians FC	16	5	1	2	2	5	7	-2
04 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	15	5	2	3	0	10	8	2
05 St. Patrick FC	15	5	1	2	2	8	7	1
06 Mosta FC	10	5	1	3	1	7	8	-1

Head To Head

17/08/2025 13:00

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

1 - 1

Hamrun Spartans

MAL D1

23/12/2020 11:59

Hamrun Spartans

5 - 0

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

MAL D1

01/02/2020 09:00

Hamrun Spartans

2 - 3

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

MAL D1

30/11/2019 09:00

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

1 - 2

Hamrun Spartans

MAL Cup

13/09/2019 13:00

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

2 - 3

Hamrun Spartans

MAL D1

09/02/2019 11:00

Hamrun Spartans

3 - 0

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

MAL D1

Hamrun Spartans

67%

Draw

17%

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

17%

Hamrun Spartans Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 11:00

Hamrun Spartans 1 - 0 Sliema Wanderers FC MAL D1

07/01/2026 15:00

Floriana F.C. 0 - 2 Hamrun Spartans MAL D1

03/01/2026 09:00

Hamrun Spartans 5 - 0 Victoria Hotspurs MAL Cup

21/12/2025 11:20

Hamrun Spartans 6 - 1 Birkirkara FC MAL D1

18/12/2025 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Hamrun Spartans UEFA ECL

14/12/2025 11:00

Hamrun Spartans 1 - 3 Marsaxlokk FC MAL D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Tarxien Rainbows F.C

11/01/2026 09:00

Naxxar Lions 1 - 0 Tarxien Rainbows F.C MAL D1

08/01/2026 13:30

Mosta FC 2 - 2 Tarxien Rainbows F.C MAL D1

03/01/2026 11:30

Tarxien Rainbows F.C 4 - 0 Ghajnsielem MAL Cup

19/12/2025 13:30

Gzira United 2 - 1 Tarxien Rainbows F.C MAL D1

12/12/2025 16:00

Hibernians FC 1 - 0 Tarxien Rainbows F.C MAL D1

03/12/2025 13:00

Valletta FC 2 - 0 Tarxien Rainbows F.C MAL JC

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Malta Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Hamrun Spartans

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored

Avg. per game

0.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 33 matches

YesNo

16 (48%)17 (52%)

In last 33 matches

NoYes

11 (32%)23 (68%)

Hamrun Spartans

Recent matches

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

Under /Over

(73%)24 9(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

Under /Over

(30%)10 23(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

Under /Over

(39%)13 20(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

/Yes

(39%)13 20(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hamrun Spartans

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

Shots

Hamrun Spartans

Total shots

9.78 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

Total shots

7.79 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hamrun Spartans Pass Tarxien Rainbows F.C

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hamrun Spartans

Played games

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.55

Clean sheets

0.09

6.55

216

Corners

151

4.44

0.58

Throw-ins

1.18

0.03

Offsides

0.06

0.09

GK saves

0.21

Hamrun Spartans

DISCIPLINARY

Tarxien Rainbows F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.09

2.18

0.09

0.15

0.33

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows F.C on 17 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Malta Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows F.C Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hamrun Spartans's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Tarxien Rainbows F.C's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Malta Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Malta Premier League standings and the Malta Premier League form table to understand exactly where Hamrun Spartans and Tarxien Rainbows F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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