The league table in First Division tells a story about these teams so far, with Pembroke Athleta leading Mqabba by 21 points. Match preview to follow:
- Pembroke Athleta has the most points (19) at home in First Division
- Pembroke Athleta have scored more than double the goals of Mqabba.
The hosts Pembroke saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Fa Trophy. This match was also played here at MFA Centenary Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Mqabba have had more rest.
Pembroke Athleta form and stats
Pembroke Athleta, who have the most points (19) at home in First Division, have been very solid at home in the First Division so far, with 19 points collected from 7 matches (6-1-0). This has contributed greatly to their 1st position in the table.
The Pembroke supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Marsaxlokk in Fa Trophy and win 4-2. A strong away win before that one, visiting Qormi and winning 4-0.
As you can tell by the result above, the goals flowed freely in the previous game and the stadium rocked. Could there be another goal fest today?
The Pembroke Athleta manager F. Craighero has got the team scoring with 15 from 7 home games in the league. From these home matches, Pembroke Athleta have conceded only 5 goals.
Mqabba form and stats
As the visiting team in First Division matches, Mqabba have produced an overall stat of 2-3-3 so far.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Marsaxlokk (placed 10th) in their previous outing. The First Division match ended in a draw 0-0. A draw for Mqabba before that, at their own venue hosting Zebbug Rangers (0-0).
Mqabba have scored 8 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. 11 goals have been conceded by Mqabba in these games.
Head 2 Head
Mqabba - Pembroke 0-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last eight meetings: four - three - one (Pembroke wins - draws - Mqabba wins). As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Pembroke Athleta missing players
Mqabba missing players
| Pembroke Athleta | Mqabba | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 7 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 11 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | 15 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 11 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 82% | 71% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 75% | 69% |
| 53% | 57% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 38% |
| 35% | 43% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 19% |
| 12% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 65% | 71% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 38% | 44% |
| 35% | 29% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 50% | 44% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.1 | 1.1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2 | 1.8 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4.2 | 3.1 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| 2.8 | 2.6 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 73% | 78% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 57% | 40% |
- Mqabba have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Pembroke Athleta has the most points (19) at home in First Division
- Pembroke Athleta have not yet lost a game.
- Pembroke Athleta have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Pembroke Athleta have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Pembroke Athleta have scored in all their matches so far.
- Pembroke Athleta have scored more than double the goals of Mqabba.
- Pembroke Athleta haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Pembroke Athleta | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 21 | 39 |
| 2 | Marsa | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 25 | 38 |
| 3 | Swieqi | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | San Gwann | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 30 |
| 5 | Pieta Hotspurs | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 6 | Qrendi | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 34 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -10 | 24 |
| 7 | Vittoriosa Stars | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -1 | 23 |
| 8 | Naxxar Lions | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -4 | 23 |
| 9 | Zebbug Rangers | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 22 |
| 10 | Marsaxlokk | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| 11 | Fgura United | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -9 | 19 |
| 12 | St. Andrews | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 18 |
| 13 | Mqabba | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -6 | 18 |
| 14 | St. George's | 14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 20 | -23 | 3 |
| 15 | Qormi | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 20 | -27 | 2 |