National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Kalkara or Tarxien Rainbows that keep their silverware dream alive.
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a First Division game only three days ago.
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Kalkara form and stats
Kalkara was eliminated in the 2nd round last season in the Fa Trophy.OK but not perfect. That could be the conclusion for Kalkara's two home games in the National Amateur League so far this season, having collected 3 points here at Victor Tedesco Stadium.
Kalkara enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Qormi's place. The match ended 2-1.
Ahead of that match, Kalkara won a home game hosting Xghajra (1-0).The match schedule is unforgiving for Kalkara as they have a new game in only two days, a National Amateur League match thankfully also at home. St. Venera are visiting.
Early season league goal statistics from Kalkara's 2 home games: {2 goals}, 3 conceded.
Tarxien Rainbows form and stats
They also participated in Fa Trophy last season. This ended in the round of 16.Tarxien Rainbows's last game was the home draw against Sliema Wanderers (1-1).
Preceding that game was the away First Division victory against Vittoriosa Stars with the score of 2-0.Head 2 Head
Kalkara missing players
Tarxien Rainbows missing players
| Kalkara | Tarxien Rainbows | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 10 | 3 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Won | W | 7 | 14 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | ||
| 13 | 3 | Scored | S | 24 | 43 | ||
| 14 | 3 | Conceded | C | 10 | 28 | ||
| 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 70% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 91% | 84% | ||
| 50% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 52% | ||
| 30% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 45% | 32% | ||
| 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 12% | ||
| 20% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 56% | ||
| 40% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 27% | 32% | ||
| 50% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 9% | 12% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.3 | 3.7 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 4.3 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2.4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 7.4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 3.4 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 34% | 44% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.7 | 9.9 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.9 | 3.9 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Senglea Athletic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 | Mgarr | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | St. Patrick | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Qormi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Birzebbuga | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Xghajra | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | St. Venera | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Kalkara | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Mellieha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 10 | Xbiex | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| 11 | Pembroke Athleta | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | -14 | 0 |
