National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Gzira United or Sliema Wanderers that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Gzira United form and stats
Gzira United participated in Fa Trophy the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals.3 victories, 2 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what Gzira United have to build on here at MFA Centenary Stadium in the Premier League.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Gzira United, who played 1-1 against Gudja United. That match was also played at this venue (MFA Centenary Stadium).
In the game before, an away victory in the Premier League match versus Santa Lucia with a 1-0 scoreline.The Gzira fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 10 in 7 matches. From these home matches, Gzira United have conceded only 5 goals.
Sliema Wanderers form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the round of 16.Two away matches in a row for Wanderers, whose manager Pisanu could celebrate last time after the win against Vittoriosa Stars.
That result followed a home victory 3-0 versus St. Andrews in the First Division.Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between these sides: Gzira United won four, Sliema Wanderers triumphed in three and we saw three draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with under 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  J. de Assis Estácio 9 goals | M. Maia da Silva 8 goals | L. Riascos Torres 2 goals |
Gzira United missing players
Sliema Wanderers missing players
| Gzira United | Sliema Wanderers | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Won | W | 9 | 19 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 4 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 39 | 19 | Scored | S | 23 | 48 | ||
| 30 | 20 | Conceded | C | 12 | 21 | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 72% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 72% | ||
| 52% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 64% | ||
| 36% | 46% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 31% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 52% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 62% | 44% | ||
| 40% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 8% | 12% | ||
| 3.8 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 4.9 | ||
| 5.8 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.6 | 3.8 | ||
| 2.9 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 2.1 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | ||
| 9.2 | 8.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.3 | 10.3 | ||
| 4.2 | 4.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.7 | 4.6 | ||
| 36% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 48% | ||
| 11.3 | 10.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7.7 | 7 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 2.8 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Hamrun Spartans | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 40 |
| 2 | Gzira United | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 29 |
| 3 | Birkirkara | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 28 |
| 4 | Hibernians | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 27 |
| 5 | Mosta | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 26 |
| 6 | Floriana | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 25 |
| 7 | Gudja United | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| 8 | Balzan | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 23 |
| 9 | Valletta | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 22 |
| 10 | Sirens | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 18 |
| 11 | Marsaxlokk | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | -4 | 14 |
| 12 | Zebbug Rangers | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 19 | -19 | 7 |
| 13 | Santa Lucia | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -21 | 5 |
| 14 | Pietà Hotspurs | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -27 | 5 |
