Match Report
Balzan had been beaten in five straight games. The last-five ledger: Birkirkara 7/15, Balzan 0/15.
8 meetings are on record — 5 won by Birkirkara, 0 by Balzan, 3 drawn, at 3.63 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 38% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 75% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
The venue was Ta'Qali National Stadium, with room for 17,797 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Birkirkara led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Birkirkara: Alexander Satariano (81'), Agustin Sandona (37') · Balzan: Jan Busuttil (72')
Key stats
Possession: Birkirkara 53% · Balzan 47% · Total shots: 7-4 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 3-1