Match Day 3 Preview - The Malta BOV ePremier League

The BOV ePremier League is heating up, with a new contender emerging at the top of the table after the latest round of games. As always, Match Day 3 has a number of exciting clashes to look forward to, including a game between first and third as Santa Lucia are pitted against Hamrun.

Here’s key information and a couple of talking points to look out for as the team's prepare to meet in this week’s league matches.

Anticipated Return for Two Players 

Match Day 3 sees the return of chrismeister888 and Txrbulense. To even things out, they played a couple of extra games on Match Day 1, and will do so again this week.

Chrismeister888, in particular, has been seen as an early title contender, but he’ll have to contend with a number of in-form sides if he wants any hope of emerging victorious.

Txrbulense doesn’t have it easy either. He’s set to feature against Issac Kyle’s Balzan, who remains undefeated with three wins and three draws from his opening games. Impressively, Balzan have conceded just two goals in the league, so Gianluca will have to work hard to break down a determined defence.

Top Sides Remain Undefeated

For now, Hamrun Spartans, Santa Lucia, Balzan and Floriana are the only sides that remain undefeated after the first two match weeks.

Sliema and Hibernians are two teams that featured on the main channel last week, although the latter had mixed results, with vulnerabilities being exposed in their game against Tarxien. Hibs have now lost three and won five, which is a poor display from a team that won its opening four games without breaking a sweat.

They have a chance to get back on track against Sliema, who are currently sitting in 10th with two wins and as many draws from their opening eight games.

First Against Third in Thrilling Clash

Brandsha looked decent on Match Day 1, dispatching his brother Brandonn_93 with ease. He went on to amass six points from six in his two featured games against Sirens on Match Day 2, making for an impressive tally of 22 points out of 24 so far.

He’s opened up an eight-point gap on Hibs in second after they lost a trio of games, and he must be seen as the player to beat in the third round of matches.

His Hamrun side is up against Santa Lucia, represented by the returning chrismeister888. It’s likely to be the most important game of the tournament so far for each player, and it could be make or break for either team. Another brace of wins would likely extend brandsha’s lead to almost unassailable heights.

As for chrismeister888, it’s an opportunity to cut brandsha’s lead down to size, and to remind everyone of who is the real one to watch. The match will start at around 9.30pm and will be streamed on the main channel.

As always, the BOV ePremier League is sure to have exciting, meaningful games as the league begins to take shape. Who will win when Santa Lucia and Hamrun face off?