Malta BOV ePremier League Group B Preview - Bracin...

Following the incredible bar that Group A set, we simply can't wait for Group B to get underway. Packing an incredible mix of club and player storylines - 4 more competitors are primed to give it their all and earn a spot in the Knockout Stage of the Malta BOV ePremier League Group Stage. Read on as we cover all the details in this Group B preview!

Malta BOV ePremier League Group B - Can Hamrun Keep Up Appearances?

For all the context you need to understand how we've reached this stage, we recommend visiting our preview for Group A where we highighted all the salient points. What's key to bear in mind are the stakes - from this group of 4, the top 2 teams are guaranteed a spot in the Knockout Stage while the third place team will need to place in the top 2 of all third place teams to make it.

Anyways: here is the lineup for Group B:

Birkirkara FC - Kyle "Barzak" Calleja
Gudja United - Kursten "KurstenFIFA" Sciberras
Hamrun Spartans - Matthias "Tubbi" Farrugia
Sirens FC - Salvatore "Shortyy" Assennato

Notably, the likes of Hamrun Spartans and Birkirkara FC are set to battle it out once again. Last time the two clubs were thrown into the same Group last season, Hamrun Spartans managed to edge them out in the final match of the Group!

Sticking to the history books, Hamrun Spartans out of all these clubs, seems to have the best record, with a third place finish last year, and second place the year before - the lack of victory still haunts the club. Otherwise, both Birkirkara FC and Sirens FC are yet to make it deep into the Knockout Stage, while Gudja United managed a respectable 5-8th finish last year.

However, it's a different ballgame now thanks to new players representing each and every club.

Group B - Young Aspirations vs Proven Veterans

We'll start our discussions by highlighting the proven veterans hoping to prove themselves once again.

Where better to start than with the likes Kursten "KurstenFIFA" Sciberras. Returning to represent Gudja United once again, he's looking to improve on this 5-8th finish from last season. Earning a huge third place finish at the Offline Qualifier, he's certainly one to watch within Group B as he looks to outperform, boasting the second highest Goals Scored Per Match in the Group (4.69).

Yet, there's another veteran who looks to contest, Now under the banner of Birkirkara FC, as a former player for Sirens FC, Kyle "Barzak" Calleja is certainly the more experienced veteran. Specifically, with the most Matches Played (40) and the highest Total Goals Scored (145) in the Group. Despite this, the veteran will need to address his weaker defensive strategies, as he also offers the highest Goals Conceded Per Match in the Group (3.58).

Especially when there's the likes of Salvatore "Shortyy" Assennato charging relentlessly. Accordingly, as the newest prodigy on the scene, the fresh talent is a massive threat in this Group after winning the Offline Qualifier. Boasting the highest Win Ratio in the Group (0.88), his young aspirations look to push Sirens F.C deep into this year's Main Competition.

Last but not least, we have Matthias "Tubbi" Farrugia representing one of the best clubs historically at the Malta BOV ePremier League. Accordingly, he's earned the faith of Hamrun Spartans thanks to an impressive first place finish at the first Online Qualifier, while boasting the highest Goals Scored Per Match (4.7).

Considering the level of talent, how could we possibly predict the outcome? What we can guarantee is an incredible level of competitive FIFA 22 which we cannot wait to watch.