Stadium: Ta ‘Qali National Stadium
Time: 27.01.2024. 16:00
Floriana, currently in hot pursuit of the top spot, is contesting three points against bottom-region Santa Lucia, who have fired up ahead of this game after two previous consecutive wins. Five direct contests between the sides see Santa Lucia losing out on four occasions, with the last direct contest registered as a four-nil (4-0) win for Floriana.
Get Your Registration Bonus!Floriana (2nd)
Last Five Matches: L-W-L-W-W
Floriana recently lost the battle for the league's top spot in the clash against Hamrun Spartans. The shocking 1-0 loss to Gzira United settled the five-game rivalry between the sides, which may not be over, depending on Hmarun’s result over Balzan Youths. Five recent games against other teams reveal three wins and two losses as a conclusion of the sid’s recent form. Floriana is envisaged to embarrass the Saints, as they did last September, with high hopes of regaining sight of the league’s top spot.
Santa Lucia (12th)
Recent Form: W-W-L-L-W
The Lucian Saints have taken three wins and two losses in five recent games. Despite the 3-1 defeat to Hamrun Spartans, they retaliated in the subsequent 2-1 game against Santa Lucia, inflaming the team’s morale in the FA Cup break game against Marsa FC, which resulted in a 2-0 victory. The Saints are on a roll, with three consecutive wins across all competitions. However, Floriana is a significant threat to the Saints, who have not claimed victory in the last five direct clashes.
H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FIVE MEETINGS)
- In five games between the sides, there have been four wins for Floriana.
- Santa Lucia has scored in two games against Floriana.
- In three of five previous fixtures, the score was Under 2.5 Match Goals.
- Floriana has beaten Santa Lucia three times away from home.
Floriana vs Santa Lucia
| Teams | Position | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floriana | 2 | 25 | 5 | 29 |
| Santa Lucia | eleven | 9 | 22 | 12 |
Expert Betting Tips
Floriana has taken four wins in five games against Santa Lucia. They have come short in the last two league encounters, and the team, though starved for victory, has a solid footing against Santa Lucia. These tips should help straighten your options:
- Our initial prediction fixes gaze on Floriana winning the two halves. This option is offered at 2.05 odds from bet365.
- The BTTS - NO is a solid second option ahead of this game. 1xbet offers this alternative at 1.62 odds.
- Santa Lucia always brings their best game on Floriana’s home ground. Our Last Prediction for this clash would be Under 2.5 Match Goals at 1.82 odds from betway.
Good luck!