Balzan, joint leaders with Hibernians, look to possess too much ammunition for Qormi but the latter have shown that they can be a hard nut to crack, especially when they play with five at the back.

Midfielder Ryan Fenech (groin) and Montenegrin striker Bojan Kaljevic (ankle) are still on the casualty list but otherwise Balzan coach Oliver Spiteri has no selection issues. Steve Bezzina (right) is expected to return for the Reds after recovering from a foot injury.

Qormi coach Jesmond Zerafa will demand another disciplined performance from his team who lost 2-1 to Birkirkara in their last match.

Swedish defender Billy Berntsson is struggling with a groin problem.

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