Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 9

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Corner kicks 1

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 14

Away team Fouls 11

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 1

In the Premier League clash on 04 May 2024 12:00 EEST, Hamrun Spartans FC played host to Paola Hibernians FC. Both teams exhibited considerable effort and grit, with the game concluding in a draw (1-1). Despite the shared points, the statistical analysis brings to light some notable differences in their performances.

To start with, the scoring intensity was polarized at different times in the first half rather than being distributed evenly. Hamrun Spartans FC grabbed an early goal, just 4 minutes and 51 seconds into the game, but their initial enthusiasm seemed to taper off, failing to convert any more opportunities into goals. On the other hand, Paola Hibernians FC was slow to start, scoring their equalizer late in the first half at the 39-minute and 42-second mark.

A significant factor that contributed to the end result was the number of shots each team managed to put on target. On that front, Paola Hibernians FC outperformed Hamrun Spartans FC quite decisively. They registered a total of 9 shots on target compared to Hamrun Spartans’ 4. Everything else being equal, the higher number of attempts generally tend to increase the likelihood of scoring.

However, the proportion of each team’s shots that were off target drew a different picture. Hamrun Spartans FC registered a marginally higher number of shots off-target (6) compared to Paola Hibernians FC's 3. This could be indicative of Hamrun Spartans FC's risky play style focused more on creating opportunities, thus leading to a higher number of missed attempts.

In terms of set-piece opportunities, Paola Hibernians FC also had the edge, earning four corner kicks as opposed to Hamrun Spartans FC's single corner. Nonetheless, the superior number of corners did not translate into goals for the away team in this match.

The behaviour of the teams on the field is reflected in the count of fouls committed. Hamrun Spartans FC committed 14 fouls to Paola Hibernians FC's 11 fouls, indicating their more aggressive approach to the game. Still, surprisingly, this did not result in any cards being dealt to either team.

Both teams opted for two substitutions each, suggesting consistent trust in their initial line-ups and strategies. Lastly, in terms of the offside trap, Hamrun Spartans FC was caught more frequently, with 3 offsides to Paola Hibernians FC's singular offside call.

Overall, despite the draw, in light of the statistical evidence, Paola Hibernians FC had a slightly dominant performance, but unfortunately, it failed to translate this into a higher goal count and a win. It will be interesting to observe how both teams adjust their strategies in their next encounters based on this closely contested match.

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