Qormi vs Floriana (today at 6 p.m., Hibs Stadium).

Qormi are again expected to be without midfielder Giuseppe Vela for their clash with the high-flying Floriana at the Hibs Stadium.

Qormi’s Brazilian signing has yet to recover from a knee injury while Greek defender Christos Karamanolis has started rehabilitation after undergoing knee surgery.

Stephen Azzopardi, the Qormi coach, is not expected to make many changes from the team that started last week’s 3-2 win over Ħamrun Spartans.

Floriana coach Michael Woods has almost a full complement at his disposal with his only doubt being Argentine midfielder Pablo Doffo who has an ankle knock.

Marsaxlokk vs Birkirkara (today at 8 p.m., Hibs Stadium).

Birkirkara have had a turbulent build-up for their important game against fellows-in-distress Marsaxlokk.

The Stripes will be under the charge of assistant coach Peter Pullicino this evening after they terminated the contract of Patrick Curmi after just four months in charge.

Midfielder Gareth Sciberras will miss today’s game after suffering a knee injury.

Winston Muscat, the Marsaxlokk coach, has his fair share of injury problems as striker Jean Paul Farrugia and winger Gary Caruana are both injured.

Midfielder Sasha Borg is rated as doubtful after picking a knock in the 4-0 drubbing by Floriana last week.

Sliema Wanderers vs Balzan Youths (tomorrow at 3 p.m., National Stadium).

Sliema Wanderers will be without striker Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza for their game against Balzan Youths.

Mifsud Triganza is likely to be sidelined for at least a month after suffering a hamstring injury in the first half of the 1-0 win over Birkirkara last weekend.

Forward Timmy Thomas is still out with a knee injury while defender Julian Briffa (knee) is rated as doubtful. Defender Clifford Gatt Baldacchino must serve a one-match ban.

On a more positive note, Sliema coach Danilo Doncic is boosted by the return of Bulgarian winger-cum-forward Danial Mitev, who missed the 1-0 win over Birkirkara through suspension, and winger Cleaven Frendo who has recovered from a knee injury.

Balzan will be without Brazilian playmaker Pedrinho who starts a two-match ban following his dismissal in the 2-1 defeat to Mqabba last Sunday.

Mqabba vs Valletta (tomorrow at 5 p.m., National Stadium).

Champions Valletta are plagued by injuries and suspensions as they look to bounce back from their unexpected 2-0 defeat to Hibs last Sunday.

Coach Jesmond Zerafa is without five first-squad players for tomorrow’s tricky game against Mqabba.

Captain Gilbert Agius, Ryan Fenech and Steve Borg are suspended following their sending-off in the Hibs upset while striker Michael Mifsud is still out with a hamstring injury.

Brazilian defender Ramon is still not match fit as he continues his rehab from a long-term groin problem.

Mqabba coach Clive Mizzi suffered a blow with the news that defender Andrew Scicluna has been ruled out for the season with a cruciate knee injury.

Mauro Bonnici is also set to miss the clash with the champions after suffering a head injury in the first half of Mqabba’s 2-1 win over Balzan, the Reds’ third positive result in a row.

Mosta vs Ħamrun Spartans (Sunday at 3 p.m., National Stadium).

Under-pressure Ħamrun Spartans will be without Brazilian forward Anderson Ribeiro for Sunday’s clash against Mosta where both teams will be looking to obtain their first win of the season.

Ribeiro was given a one-match ban in midweek after he collected his fourth yellow card in last week’s 3-2 defeat to Qormi.

Portuguese winger Luis Silva is also expected to sit out Sunday’s match as he has yet to recover from a hamstring injury.

Mosta coach Oliver Spiteri is still without striker Gilbert Martin who is sidelined with a knee injury.