The visiting Gzira United side should be favourites in this visit to Tarxien Rainbows, as the away team holds a 16 point advantage from their eight league games this season.
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.
Tarxien Rainbows form and stats
There have been more unhappy faces than points at this arena so far this season, with Tarxien Rainbows yet to win or draw a Premier League game here. The sad story at Charles Abela Memorial Stadium is: Tarxien Rainbows played 4 games, lost 4 games. There's also a terrible streak running regardless of playing venue as Tarxien Rainbows have lost eight games in a row. The season ticket holders are starting to dread their visits here at Charles Abela Memorial Stadium, with the home team losing four in a row. They have not avoided a defeat here since the Mosta game.
The fans are hoping that Tarxien Rainbows will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-3 away loss in the Premier League game against Valletta (placed 5th). Preceding that match was a defeat to Balzan (1-3).
The Tarxien Rainbows fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 4 in 4 matches. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, Tarxien Rainbows having conceded 12 goals here at Charles Abela Memorial Stadium so far. Tarxien Rainbows's defense is seriously deficient as 12 goals have been conceded in these matches.
Gzira United form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League matches, Gzira United have produced an overall stat of 2-2-0 so far. The fact that Gzira United have won four matches in a row should scare the hosts and makes this contest more interesting. Momentum is building for Gzira United in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
Gzira United won their last game, 6-1 versus Gudja United played at home. Before that one, a nice away victory 3-1 at Birkirkara.
As mentioned above, Gzira United was the only team on the pitch versus Gudja United in their previous game, winning 6-1. This could be a tougher task. It's hard not to mention Jefferson's lethal finishing against Gudja United. 4 goals was a big reason for the three points.
Gzira United are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 6 times in 4 away games so far. Gzira United are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 2 goals away.
Head 2 Head
As for the last seven games between these two teams, there's 1 Tarxien Rainbows victory, 2 draws and 4 Gzira United wins. 3 of these games ended with three goals or more, 4 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  A. Samb 6 goals |
Tarxien Rainbows missing players
Gzira United missing players
| Tarxien Rainbows | Gzira United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 23 | 12 | 3 | Conceded | C | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 50% | 62% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 50% | 62% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 38% |
| 62% | 75% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 50% | 38% |
| 25% | 25% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 88% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 12% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 38% |
| 4.4 | 4.5 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| 4.6 | 4.2 | 5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| 1.9 | 2.2 | 4 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
- All of Tarxien Rainbows's matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Gzira United have not yet lost a game.
- Gzira United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Gzira United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Gzira United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Tarxien Rainbows have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Tarxien Rainbows have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Tarxien Rainbows have lost all their matches so far.
- Tarxien Rainbows 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 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| 2 | Gzira United | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 3 | Sirens | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Hamrun Spartans | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | Valletta | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | Mosta | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| 7 | Hibernians | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | Senglea Athletic | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 11 |
| 9 | Balzan | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -3 | 10 |
| 10 | Santa Lucia | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 | Birkirkara | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 | Sliema Wanderers | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 5 |
| 13 | Gudja United | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -9 | 4 |
| 14 | Tarxien Rainbows | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -15 | 0 |