The league table in Premier League tells a story about these teams so far, with Hibernians leading Gudja United by 10 points. Match preview to follow:
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Premier League game only four days ago. That game, against Mosta, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Gudja United.
Gudja United play their home games on artificial turf, while this game is played on grass. Recent stats for Gudja United when playing on grass are 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from nine matches. They have scored 18 goals and conceded 14 times in these games.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Hibernians form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Hibernians Ground as Hibernians, who have the most points (15) at home in Premier League, have scored 12 goals to get 15 points from 7 games. The overall stats in the Premier League are 5-0-2 (wins-draws-losses). Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Hibernians, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.
Hibernians's previous game was a Premier League match also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Gzira United (placed 2nd). The home side are looking to build on that result. 1-1 away at Valletta before that.
Hibernians made it very difficult for themselves, when B. Kristensen got a red card in the 37th minute. The match was still a draw at this point. But even with this card, Hibernians won the match 2-0!
A decent goal production from Hibernians in their home games so far, with 12 goals from 7 league matches. Hibernians have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Gudja United form and stats
Gudja United have only collected 6 points from their away games in the Premier League, after 1-3-3 (7 played).
It might be tough going out on the road again for Gudja United, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Mosta (placed 9th). Prior to that match, a home win 4-1 against Senglea Athletic.
Gudja United have scored 8 goals on their travels this season, from 7 away games in the league. The Gudja United manager J. Mansueto has some worries about the defense as 14 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Gudja United - Hibernians 1-1.Top Goalscorers
  J. Grech 6 goals |
Hibernians missing players
Gudja United missing players
| Hibernians | Gudja United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | 5 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 21 | 12 | 7 | Scored | S | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Conceded | C | 6 | 14 | 22 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 85% | 71% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 71% | 77% |
| 54% | 57% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 43% | 38% |
| 15% | 14% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 43% | 38% |
| 8% | 14% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 29% | 31% |
| 69% | 57% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 71% | 69% |
| 23% | 29% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 8% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 29% | 31% |
| 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 8 | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 2 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 2.3 | 2.1 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2 | 2.3 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 135 | 67 | 30 | Total Shots | T S | 12 | 59 | 87 |
| 60 | 31 | 14 | Shots on Target | S O | 5 | 29 | 46 |
| 35% | 39% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 28% | 35% |
- Gudja United has the most points from losing position (10)
- Gudja United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Gudja United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Gudja United have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Gudja United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hibernians has the most points (15) at home
- Hibernians have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- 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 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 31 |
| 2 | Gzira United | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 25 |
| 3 | Valletta | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
| 4 | Hibernians | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
| 5 | Sirens | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 24 |
| 6 | Balzan | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 18 |
| 7 | Hamrun Spartans | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Birkirkara | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 9 | Mosta | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -7 | 16 |
| 10 | Sliema Wanderers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Gudja United | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -5 | 14 |
| 12 | Senglea Athletic | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 13 |
| 13 | Santa Lucia | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -13 | 10 |
| 14 | Tarxien Rainbows | 13 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -27 | 1 |