Only a win will satisfy the St. Andrews supporters in this clash with Fgura United, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the First Division table.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
St. Andrews form and stats
St. Andrews, who have the the best goal difference (+14) in First Division, have played 6 First Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 2-2-2 (wins-draws-losses). The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here.
The St. Andrews supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host St. George's in First Division and win 6-1. Preceding that game was the away draw at Vittoriosa Stars that finished 1-1.
As mentioned above, St. Andrews "killed" St. George's in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (14 in 6 games), St. Andrews's attacking play is working. St. Andrews's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Fgura United form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Fgura United so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 2-1-4 (win-draw-lose).
It's the second away game in a row for Fgura United, but there's smiles all around after the 1-0 victory versus Zebbug Rangers (placed 9th) in the First Division last time out. Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Naxxar Lions.
Fgura United have scored 10 goals on their travels this season, from 7 away games in the league. In the opposite end, Fgura United have conceded 13 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Fgura United - St. Andrews 0-3. Last three meetings between the teams: St. Andrews won 1, Fgura United won 0 and 2 draws. 2 games with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.St. Andrews missing players
Fgura United missing players
| St. Andrews | Fgura United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 25 | 14 | 7 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 17 |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 13 | 29 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 85% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 92% |
| 54% | 67% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 71% | 69% |
| 15% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 43% | 38% |
| 8% | 17% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 29% | 31% |
| 62% | 83% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 86% | 69% |
| 38% | 17% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 15% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 4.7 | 7.3 | 9 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 1.3 | 2 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| 1 | 1.3 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 63 | 49 | 22 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 10 | 14 |
| 30 | 26 | 13 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 57% | 42% | 46% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 167% | 129% |
- All of St. Andrews's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Fgura United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Fgura United have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Fgura United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- St. Andrews has the fewest conceded goals (11)
- St. Andrews has the the best goal difference (+14)
- St. Andrews has the the best goal difference (+7) at home
- St. Andrews have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- St. Andrews have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- St. Andrews have scored in all their matches so far.
- St. Andrews have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- St. Andrews have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- St. Andrews 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 | Zejtun Corinthians | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
| 2 | Lija Athletic | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | St. Andrews | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | Qrendi | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 23 |
| 5 | Naxxar Lions | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Pembroke Athleta | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 22 |
| 7 | Pieta Hotspurs | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -4 | 18 |
| 8 | Swieqi | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
| 9 | Zebbug Rangers | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Mqabba | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -7 | 13 |
| 11 | St. George's | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 16 | -13 | 13 |
| 12 | Qormi | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Fgura United | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -12 | 11 |
| 14 | Vittoriosa Stars | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 9 |