Match Report
Hamrun Spartans, 1st with 28 points, sat 16 points above Balzan (5th, 12). Hamrun Spartans's recent output lagged their position: 40th on form over five rounds while 1st in the table. Against a league average of 2.21 goals per team per game, Hamrun Spartans ran at 4 scored and 1.8 conceded, Balzan at 3.2 and 5.4.
The sides have met 7 times in the GioScore results database: 4 wins for Hamrun Spartans, 3 draws and 0 for Balzan, at 3.57 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 29% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 71% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 86%.
Victor Tedesco Stadium, capacity 3,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Hamrun Spartans: Luke Montebello (61')
Key stats
Possession: Hamrun Spartans 54% · Balzan 46% · Total shots: 10-1 · On target: 2-0 · Corners: 8-5