Ħamrun Spartans take on Hibernians in the Malta Premier League at the Tony Bezzina Stadium with both sides looking for valuable points for different reasons.

Ħamrun Spartans will be aiming to strengthen their position in the race for a place in the top six, while Hibernians are desperate to turn their fortunes around following a disastrous start to the campaign.

Hibernians currently sit in 10th place with five points, having endured a difficult run of results. Their struggles continued in their previous outing, when they suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Floriana. They will now be hoping to respond with a much-improved performance and collect points that could help them climb the standings.

Ħamrun Spartans, meanwhile, head into the encounter in better spirits after securing an emphatic 4-1 victory over Marsaxlokk. The Spartans have collected 10 points so far and will be eager to build on that result as they look to consolidate their position and maintain their hopes of finishing among the top six.

Their recent away form also offers encouragement, with Ħamrun recording two victories in their last four away matches across all competitions.

Historically, Ħamrun have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture, winning four of their last six Malta Premier League meetings with Hibernians.

With Ħamrun looking to maintain their momentum and Hibernians seeking a much-needed response, Saturday’s encounter promises to be an important test for both sides.