There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Premier League table so far. Here's the Balzan - Hamrun Spartans latest:
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.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Balzan form and stats
Balzan have played 5 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-0-2 (wins-draws-losses).
Balzan's last game was hosting San Gwann and winning 3-0. Heartbreak before that as Balzan lost 1-2 at Hibernians's place.
Balzan can score goals in their home matches. After 5 league matches they have found the net 10 times. On the other hand, Balzan have conceded 7 goals.
Hamrun Spartans form and stats
The visitors are W3-D1-L1 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League.
Hamrun Spartans aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 251 league minutes without a goal. W. Domoraud was the last player to find the net.
Two travels in a row for Hamrun Spartans, whose manager M. Blasi could celebrate last time after the Fa Trophy win against Tarxien Rainbows. Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against Floriana in the Premier League.
Hamrun Spartans has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 8 goals from 5 games. 6 goals have been conceded by Hamrun Spartans in these games.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Balzan 5 wins, 4 draws and Hamrun Spartans 1 victory. As for goals, 5 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 5 games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  A. Effiong 9 goals |  A. Majdevac 9 goals |
Balzan missing players
Hamrun Spartans missing players
| Balzan | Hamrun Spartans | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 19 | 10 | 5 | Scored | S | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| 18 | 7 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 80% | 73% |
| 82% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 73% |
| 64% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 45% |
| 45% | 40% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 36% |
| 27% | 40% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 9% |
| 55% | 40% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 60% | 45% |
| 18% | 40% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 36% |
| 27% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 40% | 45% |
| 4 | 3.6 | 2 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| 4.5 | 4 | 4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| 2.8 | 3 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 106 | 47 | 9 | Total Shots | T S | 1 | 40 | 103 |
| 56 | 27 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 1 | 12 | 32 |
| 34% | 37% | 83% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 200% | 42% | 38% |
- Balzan haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hamrun Spartans 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 | Floriana | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 25 |
| 2 | Gzira United | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 22 |
| 3 | Valletta | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 21 |
| 4 | Sirens | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| 5 | Hibernians | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | Hamrun Spartans | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 | Balzan | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 14 |
| 8 | Birkirkara | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| 9 | Mosta | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | -6 | 13 |
| 10 | Senglea Athletic | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 12 |
| 11 | Sliema Wanderers | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | -1 | 11 |
| 12 | Gudja United | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | -7 | 11 |
| 13 | Santa Lucia | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -9 | 10 |
| 14 | Tarxien Rainbows | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -24 | 0 |