This weekend's other matches...

Msida St Joseph vs Ħamrun Spartans (today at 2 p.m., National Stadium).
Ħamrun Spartans are expected to go into their derby with Msida St Joseph with all guns blazing as victory today would ensure Premier League survival for Steve D'Amato's team.

The Spartans, who trail Floriana by one point but have a game in hand, are expected to be at full strength, bar midfielder Diego Armando Cucciardi who is serving a doping ban.

Eight points away from safety with only four games left, Msida look doomed to relegation but a clash with their neighbours could cajole a bold reaction out of their players.

Keith Gouder, the Msida coach, is likely to promote several youngsters to the first team as Kevin Mifsud and Andrew Formosa are suspended and Argentine striker Emiliano Lattes is not available for selection.

Tyrone Farrugia, who is expected to go for a trial with a Russian club in the first week of next month, is in line to return for Msida.

Results so far: Ħamrun vs Msida 1-0, 2-0.

Sliema Wanderers vs Qormi (today at 4 p.m., National Stadium).
Their spirits high after three wins in a row, Sliema will be looking to step up their title bid when they meet Qormi.

Sliema served up further proof of their growing confidence last weekend as they came from 1-0 down to beat Hibs 2-1. Not so can be said of Qormi who slipped to fourth place after a 3-0 loss to Valletta.

Midfielder Mark Scerri is out of the equation for Sliema after aggravating an ankle injury against Hibs.

Qormi coach Jesmond Zerafa welcomes back defender Roderick Sammut who missed the Valletta defeat through suspension.

Results so far: Sliema vs Qormi 0-1, 1-2.

Tarxien vs Hibs (tomorrow at 2 p.m., National Stadium).
Tarxien and Hibs are out of the title race and seemingly out of contention for a top-three finish but this is unlikely to diminish their motivation to win their direct clash, given their fierce rivalry.

Hibs have had little to smile about lately as three successive defeats ended their hopes of retaining the title. Mark Miller's task has been further compounded by injuries and suspensions.

For tomorrow's derby, Miller will be without midfielder Christian Callejas, suspended, and injured duo Jonathan Caruana and Ryan Camilleri. Andrew Cohen is also struggling with a calf injury.

Noel Coleiro, the Tarxien Rainbows coach, is likely to have devoted most of his attention to lifting his players' morale after their defeat to Valletta in the Anniversary Cup. The Tarxien mentor can't field his best team against the Paolites as Anderson Ribeiro and Kurt Magro are ruled out by suspension.

Andrew Decesare is receiving therapy for the injury that forced him to miss the final minutes of Wednesday's semi-final while Gianluca Calabretta is doubtful along with the flu-stricken Luke Vella Critien.

Results so far: Tarxien vs Hibs 1-2, 1-0.