Maccabi Haifa vs Hamrun Spartans 18.07.2023 Prediction: UEFA Champions League qualification

Match Overview

Hamrun Spartans travel to the Sammy Ofer Stadium to take on Maccabi Haifa in the second leg of their first-round encounter in the UEFA Champions League qualification competition on Tuesday. Some would say that the fate of this game has already been decided owing to the massive 4-0 thrashing that Maccabi Haifa meted out to Hamrun Spartans in the first leg, but a comeback is always possible and encouraged.

Key Highlights

Hamrun Spartans, who represent the country of Malta in this competition, will feel extremely challenged by the attacking prowess that Maccabi Haifa have in their ranks. The likes of David, Khalaili and Pierrot will be looking forward to getting on the scoresheet for their team once again. Hamrun Spartans will be hampered by the fact that they have not kept a clean sheet in the last five occasions that they have turned up.

Injury Report

Both Maccabi Haifa and Hamrun Spartans will be able to field their best possible starting lineups as they do not have a lot of injuries in their side. This means that all of their top players are available for selection.

Prediction

Maccabi Haifa come into this game as the downright favourites to win this game. They have been unbeaten in the last six matches that they have played at home, and this will most likely be their seventh in a row. The defensive prowess of the Hamrun Spartans will be tested to its core in this game. Maccabi Haifa's attackers are at a level above Hamrun Spartans. We expect them to win this game.