In a weekend match in week 16, on Sunday Jan 22nd, Pietà Hotspurs will play host to Hamrun Spartans in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Premier League teams in the ever popular Ta’Qali derby. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 14th placed Pietà Hotspurs, recorded a 1-1 draw against Valletta. Kian Leonardi struck first for Pietà Hotspurs in the 22nd minute, but Paiber Brandon Diego got the equalizer for Valletta in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning Valletta at least a draw. Pietà Hotspurs looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10, while 1st placed Hamrun Spartans is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Hibernians. Roko Prša scored the first goal for Hamrun Spartans in the 62nd minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring At the end of 90 a dissapointed Hibernians couldn’t manage to score, and Hamrun Spartans took the shutout win. Hamrun Spartans is on a hot streak lately, with 8 wins in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Sep 4th, Hamrun Spartans won by a score of 2 to 0. Jonny scored the first goal for Hamrun Spartans in the 11th minute, then Sukisa added another in the 20th minute In the end, Pietà Hotspurs was frustrated by Hamrun Spartans’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Hamrun Spartans ended the match with the shutout victory.
Elvis Mashike Sukisa has been the most effective weapon for Hamrun Spartans lately. The attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches. Pietà Hotspurs is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Ojo and Kian Leonardi each having 2 goals in their last 5.