Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, St. Andrews in 6th and Zebbug Rangers in 8th place.
St. Andrews have less rest than Zebbug Rangers in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a First Division game only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Naxxar Lions.
St. Andrews form and stats
St. Andrews have collected 10 points from their First Division home games so far after 2-4-2. Two draws in a row at home now for St. Andrews.
St. Andrews are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-2 away versus Naxxar Lions. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Swieqi that ended 1-1.
The St. Andrews fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 league matches. On the other hand, St. Andrews have conceded 8 goals.
Zebbug Rangers form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their First Division travels is 2 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats. Visiting Zebbug Rangers has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.
Zebbug Rangers are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 2-2 draw at Pieta Hotspurs (placed 10th). A home win before that, celebrating 2-0 vs Naxxar Lions.
Zebbug Rangers are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 13 times in 8 away games so far. As opposed to that, Zebbug Rangers have seen the ball go into their own net 11 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Zebbug Rangers - St. Andrews 0-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last three meetings): St. Andrews won two games, zero matches ended with a draw and Zebbug Rangers has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / oneTop Goalscorers
 M. Woo Ling 3 goals |
St. Andrews missing players
Zebbug Rangers missing players
| St. Andrews | Zebbug Rangers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 29 | 15 | 6 | Scored | S | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 11 | 19 |
| 94% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 94% |
| 82% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 71% |
| 53% | 50% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 62% | 35% |
| 18% | 25% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 38% | 18% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| 65% | 75% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 75% | 53% |
| 35% | 25% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 25% | 24% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 29% |
| 5.2 | 8.2 | 9.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7.5 | 5 | 5.8 |
| 1.9 | 2 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 113 | 70 | 19 | Total Shots | T S | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| 47 | 34 | 10 | Shots on Target | S O | 5 | 21 | 34 |
| 45% | 35% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 52% | 44% |
- St. Andrews has the fewest conceded goals (17)
- 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.
- Zebbug Rangers has the most matches under the total-line (6)
- Zebbug Rangers have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Lija Athletic | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 33 |
| 2 | Zejtun Corinthians | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 32 |
| 3 | Qrendi | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 | Naxxar Lions | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 28 |
| 5 | Pembroke Athleta | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 27 |
| 6 | St. Andrews | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 26 |
| 7 | Swieqi | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 21 |
| 8 | Zebbug Rangers | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 21 |
| 9 | Qormi | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 18 | -3 | 21 |
| 10 | Pieta Hotspurs | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 13 | -8 | 21 |
| 11 | Mqabba | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -9 | 16 |
| 12 | Vittoriosa Stars | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -11 | 16 |
| 13 | Fgura United | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | -13 | 16 |
| 14 | St. George's | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 18 | -16 | 16 |