Match analysis
MaltaPremier League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League fixture.
Birkirkara host Birzebbuga on Saturday 31 October in a Premier League clash. The Elo numbers point one way: Birkirkara rate 1639 at home, against 1470 for Birzebbuga.
Birkirkara come into this blowing hot and cold (L L W D L over their last five). With L D L L L from their last five, Birzebbuga are in a dreadful run. They have gone ten without a victory.
On their own patch Birkirkara are scoring 1.2 and letting in 0.6 per game. On the road Birzebbuga score 0.4 a game and concede 1.4. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 1.9 a game, so unders appeal. Birkirkara keep it tight, with clean sheets in 50% of their games.
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| BirkirkaraHome | Rating | BirzebbugaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,563 | Overall | 1,436 |
| 1,639 | Match venue | 1,470 |
| 1,639 | At home | 1,472 |
| 1,506 | Away | 1,470 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,449 | Attack | 1,454 |
| 1,654 | Defence | 1,469 |
| 1,522 | Home attack | 1,479 |
| 1,412 | Away attack | 1,469 |
| 1,663 | Home defence | 1,469 |
| 1,625 | Away defence | 1,492 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,438 | Goal environment | 1,500 |
| 1,585 | Home goals | 1,503 |
| 1,353 | Away goals | 1,497 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,514 | Close games | 1,459 |
| 1,582 | Winning margin | 1,428 |
Match venue compares Birkirkara at home with Birzebbuga away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Birkirkara and Birzebbuga have never met before, as far as our records go.
Head-to-head data is unavailable for this match.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.