Hamrun Spartans vs NSÍ preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
MFA Centenary Stadium Thu, 16 Jul - 5:30 PM
Europa Conference League
Hamrun Spartans Hamrun Spartans
NSÍ NSÍ
KICKOFF : Thu, 16 Jul - 5:30 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 1 - 1

CONTEXT

Hamrun Spartans host NSÍ at the MFA Centenary Stadium in the second leg of their Europa Conference League first qualifying round tie. The sides drew 1-1 in the opening fixture seven days earlier, leaving the aggregate level at 1-1 and ensuring the winner of this encounter will advance. NSÍ carry a marginal power-score edge of 2.2 points, yet both teams share identical form readings of 16.67. With limited recent domestic data available, attention turns to how each side adapts to the international stage and the tactical adjustments required after the balanced first leg. The hosts will look to exploit home support while NSÍ aim to maintain defensive discipline and capitalise on any transition opportunities. Set-piece information remains sparse given low data confidence, placing greater emphasis on open-play patterns and individual quality. The match promises a tight contest shaped by the need to avoid conceding an away goal.

TL;DR

  • Structural: This is the second leg of a two-legged Europa Conference League first qualifying round tie with the aggregate score level at 1-1.
  • Form: Both Hamrun Spartans and NSÍ enter with identical form scores of 16.67.
  • Squad: NSÍ hold a narrow overall power-score advantage of 2.2 points over Hamrun Spartans.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics are unavailable for either side ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Open-play transition data is limited, shifting focus to in-game adaptability.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece statistics carry low confidence and rely on proxy indicators only.
  • xVariable: NSÍ are designated the stronger side on the basis of the 2.2-point power-score margin.
  • Market: Hamrun Spartans 56.6% (Δ-0.1%) | Draw 23.7% (Δ+0.1%) | NSÍ 19.7% (Δ+-0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Hamrun Spartans G. Modica
G. Modica
VS
NSÍ S. Eyjólfsson
S. Eyjólfsson
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
NSÍ Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hamrun Spartans Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Hamrun Spartans
56.64%
Draw
23.65%
Away NSÍ
19.71%

Movement

Changes since opening
Hamrun Spartans
-0.1%
Draw
+0.13%
NSÍ
-0.03%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
21.11
23.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hamrun Spartans
NSÍ
Power Score
21.11
23.33
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Hamrun Spartans — Opponent-weighted form score
NSÍ — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Hamrun Spartans NSÍ

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Hamrun Spartans Hamrun Spartans Home
1 matches
NSÍ NSÍ Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-14T00:04:41+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 16, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 1 - 1
Stadium
MFA Centenary Stadium
Capacity
3000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jérémy Muller
Dani Dias Balsa
Kevin Stammet
Loïc Thomas

Squad

Referee : Jérémy Muller

Squad ▼

98
Francisco Célio da Paz Silva Filho
Francisco Célio da Paz Silva Filho Goalkeeper
—
Messie Biatoumoussoka
Messie Biatoumoussoka Defender
2
Rafael Petrilio Compri
Rafael Petrilio Compri Defender
13
Vincenzo Polito
Vincenzo Polito Defender
5
Sven Xerri
Sven Xerri Defender
—
Tobias Bjørnstad
Tobias Bjørnstad Defender
—
Ante Ćorić
Ante Ćorić Midfielder
31
Danilo Bulevardi
Danilo Bulevardi Midfielder
94
Ryan Camenzuli
Ryan Camenzuli Midfielder
91
Emerson Marcelina
Emerson Marcelina Midfielder
—
Jake Grech
Jake Grech Midfielder
6
Matthew Guillaumier
Matthew Guillaumier Midfielder
27
Ognjen Bjeličić
Ognjen Bjeličić Midfielder
17
Kléri Serber
Kléri Serber Midfielder
8
Matías Nicolás García
Matías Nicolás García Midfielder
—
Christopher Galea
Christopher Galea Midfielder
—
Jack Ipalibo
Jack Ipalibo Midfielder
—
Miguel Tabone
Miguel Tabone Midfielder
7
Shaisen Attard
Shaisen Attard Midfielder
—
Daniel Letherby
Daniel Letherby Midfielder
25
Ederson Bruno Domingos
Ederson Bruno Domingos Attacker
24
Damir Ceter Valencia
Damir Ceter Valencia Attacker
29
Abdoul Kairou Amoustapha
Abdoul Kairou Amoustapha Attacker
—
Emmanuel Ernest
Emmanuel Ernest Attacker
—
Gabriel Vella
Gabriel Vella Attacker
—
Saliou Thioune
Saliou Thioune Attacker
—
Lucas Villela Iapert
Lucas Villela Iapert Attacker
Referee : Jérémy Muller

Squad ▼

1
Kristian Joensen
Kristian Joensen Goalkeeper
—
Frídi Sigurdsson
Frídi Sigurdsson Goalkeeper
13
Tom Amos
Tom Amos Goalkeeper
30
Dánial Danielsen
Dánial Danielsen Goalkeeper
—
Jón Petur Thomsen
Jón Petur Thomsen Goalkeeper
3
Viljormur Davidsen
Viljormur Davidsen Defender
17
Jann Julian Benjaminsen
Jann Julian Benjaminsen Defender
5
Alex Freyr Elísson
Alex Freyr Elísson Defender
—
Paetur Hentze
Paetur Hentze Defender
4
Daniel Obbekjær
Daniel Obbekjær Defender
—
Lars Markmanrud
Lars Markmanrud Defender
12
Filip Drinic
Filip Drinic Defender
8
Brandur Hendriksson Olsen
Brandur Hendriksson Olsen Midfielder
2
Sammy Skytte
Sammy Skytte Midfielder
—
Meinhard Olsen
Meinhard Olsen Midfielder
—
Betuel Hansen
Betuel Hansen Midfielder
7
Aron Knudsen
Aron Knudsen Midfielder
—
Sølvi Sigvardsen
Sølvi Sigvardsen Midfielder
29
Emil Weihe Joensen
Emil Weihe Joensen Midfielder
6
Beinir Nolsøe
Beinir Nolsøe Midfielder
23
Benadiktus Olsen
Benadiktus Olsen Midfielder
10
Klæmint Andrasson Olsen
Klæmint Andrasson Olsen Attacker
33
Michal Przybylski
Michal Przybylski Attacker
16
Petur Knudsen
Petur Knudsen Attacker
2
Adrian Edqvist
Adrian Edqvist Attacker
9
Tobias Hestad
Tobias Hestad Attacker
—
Steffan Abrahamsson Løkin
Steffan Abrahamsson Løkin Attacker
11
Marius Kryger Lindh
Marius Kryger Lindh Attacker
28
Markus Danielsen
Markus Danielsen Attacker

CONCLUSION

With the tie finely balanced after the 1-1 first-leg draw, both teams must balance ambition with caution in the return fixture. Hamrun Spartans will seek to harness home advantage and crowd backing to force a positive result, while NSÍ will rely on their slight power edge and organised structure to protect their aggregate standing. The absence of detailed efficiency and set-piece data places extra weight on in-match decision-making and individual moments of quality. Expect a measured contest where neither side can afford defensive lapses that might hand the opponent a decisive edge. The outcome will determine which team progresses to the next stage of the competition, underlining the importance of composure and tactical clarity throughout the ninety minutes.