Stadium: Ta’Qali National Stadium
Time: 16.09.2023 . 21:15
Gzira United begins the season with Hibernians as their first opponent. The teams, having rested, are filled with bullish confidence as each side oozes winning intent. There have been thirteen overall matches between the two sides, with Gzira seizing five and Hibernian taking the lead on eight occasions. In the last five direct fixtures, Gzira has the lion's share of victories, with three triumphs and two recorded victories for Hibernians.
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Last Five Matches: Nil
After a bedazzling season, the team was knocked out of the Maltese Cup brawl. A goal apiece wasn’t enough to define boundaries between the side and Marsaloxx, who eventually won 5-4 on penalties. They exited the Europa Conference in the Third qualifying round after the 6-0 aggregate defeat to Viktoria Plzen. Paired against Hibernians, the odds tip the home side as slight underdogs despite the familiarity of the pitch and home advantage.
Hibernians (8th)
Last Five Matches: Nil
Hibernians come into this fixture as slight favorites and enjoy favoritisms despite not faring better than the opponents in the pre-season lineups. Notable pre-season highlights featured the 2-0 friendly loss to Floriana, which exposed the teams to numerous weaknesses in both defensive and attacking play.The odds favour them for victory, but the green and white boys know too well how sure overconfidence can cost them for ninety minutes.
MALTESE LEAGUE MATCHDAY 1
| Team | Position | Goal Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
| Gzira FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hibernians | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Expert Betting Tips
Although both sides have had their fair share of matches and victories in recent times, a perceived certainty remains that there may be distinctive goals from the home side before halftime.
Good luck!
- Given that, we are tipping Draw No Bet - Hibernian Win at odds of 1.61 from bet365
- A Direct Over 2.5 Match Goals sounds like another right option for 1.82 odds (1xbet)
- Both Sides are capable of dealing blows to each other as the frenzy of the matchday fixture and adrenaline flows through the veins of the players for this game, irrespective of the side wielding advantage of the grounds. As such, a B T T S option at odds of 1.66 from Betway sounds like a perfect alternative.
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Please note that the odds can change at any point in time.