Week 19 brings us a match on Feb 12th, where Balzan will host Pietà Hotspurs in a clash of these two mismatched Premier League teams in the anticipated Ta’Qali derby. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Balzan recorded a 2-1 win against Hibernians. Momcilo Rašo struck first for Balzan in the 60th minute, then Yunusa Muritala tied it up for Hibernians in the 71st minute. Balzan is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 14th placed Pietà Hotspurs, recorded a 0-6 blowout loss against Gzira United. Jefferson Mateus de Assis Estacio scored the first goal for Gzira United in the 7th minute, then Toni Kolega added another in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time In the end, Pietà Hotspurs couldn’t muster any offence and Gzira United ran away with the shutout win. Pietà Hotspurs looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 8 of their last 10.
On Oct 9th, Pietà Hotspurs hosted Balzan in their last match together. Balzan was victorious by a score of 3 to 2. Momcilo Rašo scored the first goal for Balzan in the 22nd minute, then Yamaguchi tied it up for Pietà Hotspurs in the 50th minute , but luckily for Balzan it didn’t end there. They were able to keep scoring to earn the win.
Pietà Hotspurs is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Temitope Abraham Ojo and Leonardi each having 2 goals in their last 5. Angel Torres Quiñones has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, the midfielder has scored 6 goals for Balzan.