The VBet Malta Premier returns today following the international break, with Mosta taking on Birżebbuġa in a match that could prove important for both sides, albeit for very different reasons.

Mosta will be looking to collect all three points as they continue their push to finish in the top six place in the second phase of the competition. However, they will need to bounce back from their recent defeat to Sliema if they are to achieve their objective.

Birżebbuġa, meanwhile, will be hoping for a fresh start following a change of coach. Their immediate priority will be to find the back of the net, having scored just once in their opening six matches of the season. They are also still searching for their first points of the campaign, having suffered defeat against Valletta in their previous outing.

Mosta will go into the encounter as favourites to claim the three points, given Birżebbuġa’s struggles so far this season. Nevertheless, the match will be played at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, a factor that could work in Birżebbuġa’s favour as they look to remain compact defensively and frustrate their opponents.

Mosta will be expected to take the initiative, but Birżebbuġa will be determined to make life difficult for their opponents as they seek a much-needed positive result.