Naxxar Lions vs Floriana Prediction: Floriana Can’t Be Stopped By Balzan Youths

Naxxar Lions hosts Floriana for another thrilling episode of the BOV League’s Matchday 18. Although Floriana remains a strong contender for the league’s silverware, which is currently held tightly by the Spartans of Hamrun, they are slowly settling for second place after dropping six points in recent games. Naxxar Lions, the current hosts, pull strength from the eighth spot as they tug at Floriana, who are desperate for a win to reduce the margin between them and the first-spot contenders.

Last Five Matches: L-L-L-D-D

The Lions of Naxxar have taken three losses and two stalemates in five recent games, plunging deeper to the bottom of the league table. Wielding two points in five recent games, the Lions have been disappointing on the road. Losing to Hamrun (4-1), Gzira United (1-0) and Santa Lucia (1-0). Last week, they fell to the Lucian Saints in a nail-biting encounter, discrediting the team in yet another game they were expected to win. Against Floriana, the side is considered underdogs, and a defeat is envisaged ahead of this game.

Last Five Matches: D-W-W-W-L

Floriana recently lost the battle for the league's top spot in the clash against Hamrun Spartans and currently lags with three points. The shocking 1-0 loss to Gzira United settled the five-game rivalry between the sides, which may not be over despite Hamrun’s victory over Balzan Youths. Last week, they rekindled the top-spot chase in the 2-1 victory against the Birkirkara’s Stripes. Five recent games against other teams reveal three wins, one stalemate, and one loss as a conclusion of the sid’s recent form. Floriana embarrassed the Hibees last two weeks with a cutthroat 2-0 victory, as they did last September. Last week against Balzan FC, they settled for spoils in a 2-2 stalemate. The odds ahead of this game envisage victory for the side, which can't seem to lose a game.

• In five games between the sides, there have been three wins for Floriana.
• Naxxar Lions has scored in three games against Floriana.
• In three of five previous fixtures, the score was Under 2.5 Match Goals.
• Finally, Floriana is deemed the better side.

Floriana is one of the most prolific teams in the league at the moment. Recently losing their grip on the first spot, the team is highly motivated to victory in this game. However, these tips should help straighten your options:

• Less than three goals are expected from this game. Bet365 offers U 2.5 Match goals at 1.90 odds.
• Floriana intends to resume top spot rivalry, which is slipping off them now. Bet On Floriana Scoring two goals at 1.60 odds from 1xbet.
• Floriana holds the banner as one of the most defensive teams in the league. We envisage another clean sheet. A BTTS - NO at Betway’s 1.58 odds is another sound option for this game.

Good luck!