Birkirkara have their sights set on a rousing performance and a morale-boosting win against St Andrew’s as they strive to rediscover the form they showed in the Europa League.
Edward Herrera is out with an adductor injury, joining defender Nikola Vukanac (hamstring) on the sidelines.
Argentine centre-half Mauricio Mazzetti has yet to complete a two-match ban.
St Andrew’s have shown signs of improvement lately but they are still without a point.
Coach Wayne Attard will check on the condition of goalkeeper Kris Calleja, who has an adductor problem, and Nick Ghio who has made good progress in his recovery from a groin injury.