Balzan FC vs Birkirkara: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier LeagueMatchday 18Kick-off on January 15, 2017 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Victor Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun
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What was the result of Balzan FC vs Birkirkara?
Balzan FC and Birkirkara drew 1-1 on January 15, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 66′B. KaljevićBalzan FC (pen.)
- 75′Mislav AnđelkovićBirkirkara
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Balzan FC have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Birkirkara have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2017 | Gzira United(away) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 17, 2016 | Hibernians(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 11, 2016 | Valletta FC(away) | 2-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 4, 2016 | Floriana(home) | 1-3 | Premier League |
| Nov 27, 2016 | Pembroke Athleta(home) | 4-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2017 | Pembroke Athleta(home) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Mosta(away) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 11, 2016 | Sliema Wanderers(home) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 4, 2016 | Hamrun Spartans(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Tarxien Rainbows(home) | 3-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 0 Balzan FC wins, 0 draws, 1 Birkirkara win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2016 | Birkirkara 3-0 Balzan FC | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Birkirkara vs Balzan FC on Oct 16, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
Balzan FC score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Birkirkara score 1.8 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balzan FC | 1.9 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
| Birkirkara | 1.8 | 1.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Balzan FC sit 10th in Premier League (14 points from 12 matches) and Birkirkara sit 7th (16 points from 12 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Birkirkara | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | Balzan FC | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
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