TIPS - Hamrun Spartans F.C. VS Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.

[(Hamrun Spartans F.C.) Strength]:
1. Hamrun Spartans F.C. were eliminated by FC Dynamo Kyiv in the previous stage of the Champions League qualifiers and can only compete for a Europa League spot at present. Facing Israeli giants Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., Hamrun Spartans F.C. hope to strive for a win to lay a solid foundation for the second leg and are highly motivated.

[(Hamrun Spartans F.C.) Weakness]:
1. In the last six games, Hamrun Spartans F.C. have achieved two wins and four losses, including a 0-6 aggregate loss to FC Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League qualifiers. Overall, the team were poor in form, performing poorly in both offense and defense.
2. Hamrun Spartans F.C.'s recent offensive performance has been rather weak. In the last four official matches, they have scored only two goals, averaging less than one per game.
3. Hamrun Spartans F.C. have conceded 8 goals in their last 4 matches, averaging more than 1 goal per game. The defensive line often loses composure under high press, while the center-back partnership demonstrates poor defensive coordination. Additionally, they exhibit glaring vulnerabilities in set-piece defense.
4. Hamrun Spartans F.C. have performed poorly at home in European competitions recently, achieving only one win and three losses in the past four matches.
5. Hamrun Spartans F.C. won only 2 of their last 10 games in AH, and lost 5 of their last 6 European games in AH.

[(Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.) Strength]:
1. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. are giants in the Israeli Premier League, and the overall strength of the team far exceeds that of their opponents. They aim to grab a big win in this away game to lay a solid foundation for advancement, so the team are motivated.
2. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. got 3 wins and 1 push in their last 4 away games in AH, and lost only 1 of their last 3 European games in AH.

[(Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. suffered elimination from Champions League qualifying after a two-leg defeat to Cypriot side AEK Larnaca FC, ending their hopes of reaching the group stage. They will now compete for a spot in the Europa League group phase instead.
2. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. have been performing poorly recently. Since July, they have not won any of their three official matches, including the loss of the Israel Super Cup title.
3. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. have struggled in European competitions. In the last 10 matches, they have only achieved 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses, and have not won any of their last 4 European games.
4. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.'s recent offensive performance has been rather weak. They have only scored two goals in their last three official matches and failed to score in the last round.

[Tips]:
Maltese club Hamrun Spartans F.C. have limited overall quality, and suffered a 0-6 thrashing defeat to FC Dynamo Kyiv in the previous Champions League qualifying round.

In this match against Israeli giants Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., Hamrun Spartans F.C. are likely to maintain an unbeaten record.

On the other hand, Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. were eliminated in the first round of the Champions League qualifiers and can now only compete for a place in the Europa League.

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. outperform their rivals in both overall strength and total market value.

Despite recent poor performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. still earn the bookies' favor.

So Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. are expected to grab a big win away from home.

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