The Premier League is set to witness one of the most highly-anticipated matches of the season as Gzira United and Hibernians face off on January 28th, 2023 at 14:00.
Both teams are currently vying for a spot in European football and a win in this match would put them one step closer to achieving that goal.
Gzira United, currently sitting at 2nd in the league with 32 points, will be looking to solidify their spot and make a push for the top spot. They have been in great form this season and their recent 0-3 victory against Marsaxlokk FC is a testament to their strength. However, they will have a tough challenge ahead of them with Hibernians FC.
Hibernians, currently holding 4th position with 30 points, have also been in great form this season. They come into the match fresh off a 2-0 victory against Mosta FC, with both goals coming from Jurgen Degabriele. They will be looking to build on that momentum and secure a spot in European football.
The head-to-head record between Gzira United and Hibernians is also worth mentioning as it’s quite close. Out of the 13 meetings they’ve had, Gzira has won 4 times, Hibernians has won 8 times, and one fixture between Gzira and Hibs ended in a draw. The last meeting ended in a 2-1 victory for Gzira , but that was a different time and now both teams have changed and improved a lot.
Additionally, Hibernians won both games against the Maroons last season (3-1 at home and 3-1 away) which makes this game even more interesting.
Maroons top scorer, Jefferson De Assis, has scored 5 goals this season while Hibs Jurgen Degabriele has scored 11 times. Both teams have strong attacking players that can make the difference on the field.
Both teams will be hoping for a win to secure European football and try and close the gap with league leaders Hamrun Spartans who have 43 points. With the stakes high, and both teams in great form, it’s sure to be a match that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Don’t miss out on the action, tune in on January 28th at 13:00 UTC to see who comes out on top.
