The Facts
- A high-tension relegation six-pointer between two sides desperate to escape the danger zone (ranked 10th in the Premier League (First stage - Play Out: ) and 12th in the Premier League (First stage - Play Out: )).
- Recent results have been tough for Hibernians (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Birżebbuġa has suffered a run of successive defeats (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Birżebbuġa could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Hibernians holding a narrow advantage.
- These two teams have no recorded direct encounters in recent history.
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Valletta ✔ | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21:7 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | Marsaxlokk | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15:12 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | Floriana | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 21:12 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Sliema | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 14 |
| 5 | Hamrun | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 14:11 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 | Mosta | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13:13 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 | Hibernians | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 12 |
| 8 | Balzan | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12:10 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | Birkirkara | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:9 | 1 | 11 |
| 10 | Zabbar | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:15 | -5 | 8 |
| 11 | Gzira ✔ | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7:19 | -12 | 4 |
| 12 | Birzebbuga ✔ | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5:17 | -12 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Premier League (First stage ~ Top 6: )
Premier League (First stage ~ Play Out: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Valletta is Qualified for Premier League (First stage ~ Top 6 )Gzira is Premier League (First stage ~ Play Out )
Birzebbuga is Premier League (First stage ~ Play Out )
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