vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Birzebbuga are eleventh and bottom of their Maltese Premier Division group, still on zero points after five defeats in as many games, one goal scored and 11 conceded. At home they have lost all three games played, 1-7, and the same is true of their two away games, 0-4. Their last five outings have all ended in defeat. Valletta FC are fourth with nine points after four rounds: three wins and one defeat, 10 goals scored and four conceded. Away from home they have won both trips played, 5-0, while at home the record is one win and one defeat in two, 5-4. Over the last four they have won three times, with the only defeat coming in the match before last; the most recent one ended in a win. The competition average is 2.70 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.