On the 23rd of January, Valletta will travel to Ta’Qali to battle Gzira United in a clash of these two evenly matched Premier League teams in the anticipated Ta’Qali derby. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 5th placed Gzira United, recorded a 2-2 draw against Santa Lucia. Jamie Zerafa scored the first goal for Santa Lucia in the 2nd minute, then Rodrigues Farias added another in the 30th minute. Gzira United is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Valletta recorded a 0-2 loss against Floriana. Andrei Cosmin Ciolacu scored the first goal for Floriana in the 24th minute, then Eugeniu Rebenja added another in the 63rd minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Valletta couldn’t manage to score, and Floriana took the shutout win. Valletta is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
Valletta and Gzira United last played eachother at the Mfa Centenary Stadium on Sat Sep 18th. Gzira United took the match by a score of 2 to 0. Alessandro Guarnone struck first for Gzira United on an own goal in the 39th minute, then Thiaguinho added another in the 76th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Valletta couldn’t manage to score, and Gzira United took the shutout win.
Tulimieri has been the most prolific scorer on Valletta in his last 5 matches with two goals. Maxuell has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored 5 goals for Gzira United.