Birkirkara face Hibernians in one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the weekend, with both sides looking to bounce back from defeats in their previous outings.

Birkirkara suffered a loss against Sliema, while Hibernians were beaten by Valletta, leaving both teams keen to return to winning ways and strengthen their hopes of securing a place in the top six.

After four matches, Birkirkara have collected six points from two victories, while Hibernians have four points. Both sides have already suffered two defeats, making today’s encounter particularly important as the teams look to keep pace in the race for a top-six finish.

For Hibernians, finding the back of the net will be a major priority after they failed to score in their defeat to Valletta. They will need to be more clinical in attack if they are to claim all three points against a Birkirkara side that will also be determined to make amends for their latest setback.

With only two points separating the teams, the outcome could prove significant in the battle for a place among the league’s top six.