Floriana vs Birkirkara: result 0-2 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on December 17, 2017 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Independence Ground, Floriana
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What was the result of Floriana vs Birkirkara?
Birkirkara won 0-2 on December 17, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 11′J. GrechBirkirkara
- 17′L. MontebelloBirkirkara
Official lineup for Floriana vs Birkirkara
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Floriana
- JJuninho
- MMaurizio Vella
- MM. Fontanella
- CC. Borg
- EEmerson Marcelina
- SS. Pisani
- EE. Ruiz
- AArthur Henrique Ricciardi Oyama
- EE. Pepe
- AA. Cini
- II. Akpan
Birkirkara
- BBruno Fernandes Andrade de Brito
- LL. Montebello
- CCarlos Alberto
- MMislav Anđelković
- RR. Scicluna
- JJ. Grech
- NN. Vukanac
- LLucas Maia
- CC. Attard
- KK. Zammit
- PP. Schranz
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Floriana have 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats; Birkirkara have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2017 | Lija Athletic(home) | 6-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Valletta FC(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Nov 19, 2017 | Sliema Wanderers(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Senglea Athletic(home) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Naxxar Lions(away) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2017 | Hamrun Spartans(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 24, 2017 | St. Andrews(home) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 18, 2017 | Hibernians(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Balzan FC(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Tarxien Rainbows(home) | 3-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Floriana win, 2 draws, 1 Birkirkara win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | Birkirkara 1-1 Floriana | Premier League |
| May 5, 2017 | Floriana 1-2 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Birkirkara 1-2 Floriana | Premier League |
| Nov 4, 2016 | Floriana 1-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Birkirkara vs Floriana on Aug 18, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Floriana score 2.1 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Birkirkara score 1.2 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floriana | 2.1 | 0.9 | 6 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Birkirkara | 1.2 | 1.2 | 4 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Floriana sit 2nd in Premier League (14 points from 7 matches) and Birkirkara sit 8th (10 points from 7 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Floriana | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 14 |
| 8 | Birkirkara | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
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