The managers D. Dončić and J. Zerafa are both dreading and looking forward to this decisive game in the upper regions of the Premier League league table.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Valletta form and stats
Valletta, who have the most points (25) at home in Premier League, have performed well at Ta'Qali National Stadium so far this season with 8 wins from 11 matches. Points have also been lost, 1 after draws and 2 from defeats.In their previous game, the manager D. Dončić led his Valletta to a defeat in the Premier League match away at Floriana. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Ta'Qali National Stadium. A strong away win before that one, visiting Mosta and winning 1-0.
Valletta are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Ta'Qali National Stadium, having scored an impressive 28 goals in 11 games. Valletta have only conceded 7 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Gzira United form and stats
Gzira United, who have the fewest conceded goals (6) away in Premier League, have an excellent away record so far with 6-3-1 from 10 games.Gzira United are travelling after their nice 5-2 home win in the Premier League against Pietà Hotspurs. A 0-0 draw at Balzan's stadium before that.
Gzira United are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 16 times in 10 away games so far. It's not easy to score on Gzira United as they have only conceded 6 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Gzira United - Valletta 0-0, played this season. Head-2-head stats last six meetings: 3 - 2 - 1 (Valletta wins - draws - Gzira United wins).Top Goalscorers
 
M. Fontanella
15 goals
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H. Garba
12 goals
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B. Kaljević
11 goals
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Valletta missing players
Gzira United missing players
| Valletta | Gzira United | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | Played | 10 | 22 |
| 54 | 28 | Scored | 16 | 39 |
| 16 | 7 | Conceded | 6 | 18 |
| 95% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 90% | 86% |
| 77% | 73% | Over 1.5 | 60% | 68% |
| 64% | 55% | Over 2.5 | 30% | 41% |
| 32% | 36% | Over 3.5 | 20% | 27% |
| 27% | 36% | Over 4.5 | 20% | 23% |
| 32% | 27% | Both teams to score | 50% | 59% |
| 55% | 64% | Clean Sheet | 40% | 36% |
| 18% | 9% | Failed To Score | 20% | 18% |
- Valletta hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Valletta | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 54 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 38 | 50 |
| 2 | Hibernians | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 22 | 49 |
| 3 | Gzira United | 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 39 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | Hamrun Spartans | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 40 |
| 5 | Birkirkara | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 39 |
| 6 | Sliema Wanderers | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 38 |
| 7 | Balzan | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 36 |
| 8 | Floriana | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 28 |
| 9 | Mosta | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 39 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -16 | 23 |
| 10 | Tarxien Rainbows | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 52 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 24 | -25 | 23 |
| 11 | Senglea Athletic | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 28 | 40 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 19 | -12 | 21 |
| 12 | St. Andrews | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -16 | 18 |
| 13 | Qormi | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 24 | -28 | 13 |
| 14 | Pietà Hotspurs | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 52 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 28 | -31 | 10 |
