Stadium: Hibernians Ground
Time: 07.01.2023, 18:15
Round fifteen of the Maltese Premier league finally resumes after a long break as Birkirkara F.C host Zebbug Rangers for another three-point hassle. As thrilling as the home fans' chants are, Zebbug would be seeking avenues to climb up the table. Having met only once which resulted in a 2-1 Birkirkara F.C victory, pundits and critics are left perplexed as to which side the trophied three points would be tilted.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Birkirkara F.C (4th)
Last five matches: L-W-W-D-D
The shocking one-nil defeat to Sirens F.C left Birkirkara F.C disappointed after hopes of an away victory dipped into an embarrassing humiliation. In the last fourteen games played, they have lost two games, won five and drawn six.
They have played seven matches at home, from which they have gathered fourteen points. Away from home, they have also featured in seven games in which they have scavenged eleven.
A slight inconsistency here and there sees the hosts in fourth place with twenty-five points. If they continue upholding Midfield domination, they should be fine against rivals Zebbug Rangers.
Zebbug Rangers F.C (12th)
Last five matches: L-L-L-W-L
No-luck Zebbug Rangers have a terrible season, conceding a deficit of fourteen goals in fourteen games. Other than two wins and a draw, they have lost all their league games and at the moment, languish in twelfth place, just above Santa Lucia and Pieta.
Away from home, they only have one point from seven games - the tied 3-3 game against Sirens F.C. At home, they have swept six points off seven games including a win against Hamrun Spartans. Bearing extreme inconsistencies, the team faces serious relegation problems if they refuse to sit up and tackle underlying problems.
Expert Betting Tips
Birlirkara F.C are top-five this season and we don't see Zebbug snatching a victory in this game. Hence, we predict the hosts to score under 2.5 goals at 1.70 odds (betway)
As a team, Birkirkara F.C may need help to score goals in this game. Hence we predict under two goals in the first half at 1.63 odds (1xbet)
The visiting team barely scores against top-tier teams. For this contest, we are willing to place all fingers on a BTTS-No at 1.71 odds (bet365)
Best of luck!