Hibernians and Balzan have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Premier League.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
This stadium uses grass, unlike Balzan's home stadium. The visitors last 36 games on grass have ended in 17 wins, 6 draws and 13 losses.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Hibernians form and stats
Hibernians have collected 9 points from their Premier League home games so far after 3-0-2.
The home team returns after sharing the points with Floriana (placed 1st) on their last time out; the Premier League game ended 2-2. Ahead of that match, Hibernians won a home game hosting Sliema Wanderers (1-0).
The Hibernians fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 8 goals in 5 league matches. Hibernians have conceded 5 in these home matches.
Balzan form and stats
1-2-2 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Balzan in their Premier League matches away.
Balzan are travelling after their nice 5-0 home win in the Premier League against Mosta (placed 8th). Before that, Balzan travelled to Senglea Athletic and returned home with a draw after the game finished 2-2.
As mentioned above, Balzan was the only team on the pitch versus Mosta in their previous game, winning 5-0. This could be a tougher task.
Balzan are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 8 times in 5 away games so far. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Balzan have conceded 9 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Hibernians-Balzan H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Hibernians 5 wins, Balzan 3 wins, 2 draws. 6 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  A. Effiong 9 goals |
Hibernians missing players
Balzan missing players
| Hibernians | Balzan | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | Scored | S | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 11 | 5 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 9 | 16 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 80% |
| 60% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 60% |
| 20% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 60% | 50% |
| 10% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| 70% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 60% | 50% |
| 20% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| 10% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 40% | 30% |
| 4.4 | 4.2 | 2.5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.4 | 4 |
| 3.1 | 4 | 6.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
- Balzan have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Balzan haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hibernians 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 | Floriana | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 24 |
| 2 | Sirens | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 20 |
| 3 | Gzira United | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 19 |
| 4 | Valletta | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 5 | Hibernians | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | Hamrun Spartans | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| 7 | Balzan | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 | Mosta | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | -2 | 13 |
| 9 | Senglea Athletic | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -5 | 12 |
| 10 | Birkirkara | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 10 |
| 11 | Santa Lucia | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 | Gudja United | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | -7 | 10 |
| 13 | Sliema Wanderers | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 | Tarxien Rainbows | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -21 | 0 |