5th Aug. UEFA Europa League - Hamrun Spartans VS Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction
UEFA Europa League - Hamrun Spartans VS Maccabi Tel Aviv
Match Time:06-08-2025 01:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Ħamrun Spartans
Ħamrun Spartans, coached by Alessandro Zinnari, enters the third qualifying round after dropping from the UEFA Champions League, losing 6-0 on aggregate to Dynamo Kyiv (3-0, 3-0). They secured a 2-0 aggregate win over FC Ballkani in the Champions League first round (0-0, 2-0), showing defensive resilience. Their form includes 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last four, averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded. Key players include Marcel Zapytowski, Luke Montebello, and Raphael Lopes, with a probable 4-3-3 lineup: Zapytowski; Camenzuli, Bilic, Borg, Corbalan; Prša, Zerafa, Mbong; Paintsil, Montebello, Lopes. Ħamrun’s strengths are their defensive organization and home support at Tony Bezzina Stadium (moved from Ta’ Qali due to poor pitch conditions), but their attack struggled against Kyiv (no shots on target in second leg). They aim to leverage home advantage, with progression guaranteeing a UEFA Conference League league phase spot.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv, led by Žarko Lazetić, also dropped from the Champions League after a 2-1 aggregate loss to Pafos (1-0, 1-1). They won 5-0 against FCSB in the first round (4-0, 1-0), showcasing attacking prowess. Their form includes 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last four, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.5 goals conceded. Key players include Dor Peretz, Ido Shahar, and new signing Tyrese Asante, with a probable 4-3-3 lineup: Mishpati; Nachmias, Asante, Revivo, Biton; Peretz, Kanichowsky, Shahar; Bitton, Zahavi, Milson. Maccabi’s strengths are their midfield control and finishing (5 goals vs. FCSB), but no away fans will travel due to logistical issues, per Israeli media,. They seek to advance to face Dynamo Kyiv or Pafos in the play-off round.
Head-to-Head
Ħamrun and Maccabi have no prior meetings, making this their first encounter,. Matches between Maltese and Israeli sides in UEFA competitions average 2.5 goals, with 50% over 2.5 goals and 50% both teams scoring (BTTS), based on recent trends.
Predicted Score: Ħamrun Spartans 0-2 Maccabi Tel Aviv
This first-leg clash on August 5, 2025, at Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola, at 6:00 PM CEST (12:00 PM EDT), is a sell-out, with no Maccabi fans attending,. Ħamrun’s Montebello and Lopes face Maccabi’s Zahavi and Milson, with Ħamrun’s home crowd and defensive setup tested by Maccabi’s attacking form. Maccabi are favorites (-180 odds) over Ħamrun (+400), with a draw at +280, per. Trends (Ħamrun: 0% over 2.5 goals vs. Kyiv; Maccabi: 60%) suggest a low-scoring game, with betting tips favoring under 2.5 goals (1.85 odds), per. Referee Daniel Schlager may issue cards due to past tensions between Maltese and Israeli sides, intensified by activist concerns over hate speech. Maccabi is likely to score through Zahavi, with Ħamrun struggling to break their defense. Maccabi’s quality and recent scoring form should secure a comfortable away win, though Ħamrun’s home resilience keeps it from a rout.
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