Stadium: Ta’Qali National Stadium
Time: 20.01.2024. 1600
Naxxar Lions, tied with Birkirkara F.C with twenty points, are pitched against Marsaxlokk, a side that has utterly defied all odds this season, pulling victory strings to maintain a firm hold on the fifth spot. Both sides have a torrential history, with Naxxar Lions boasting only two wins while Marsaxlokk has emerged victor three times in the last five meetings.
Get Your Registration Bonus!Naxxar Lions (5th)
Last Five Matches: D-W-L-D-W
Naxxar Lions recently fell 2-0 in their Malta FA trophy Cup ordeal against Floriana. Before that, they compiled three wins, one stalemate, and one defeat in the last five domestic league games, beating Birkirkara FC, Gudja United, and Valletta FC. Considered slight underdogs against Marsaxlokk, the side fell to a stalemate in the last game against Mosta FC, which saw the side push but fail to register themselves on the scoresheet. They have scored in four of five direct clashes against Marsaxlokk, and the defeat in the domestic cup competition is considered salt upon injury, which should make the team go guns blazing against Marsaxlokk.
Marsaxlokk (4th)
Last Five Matches: D-D-L-W-W
Marsaxlokk is a daring side, showing flair in the last five games, where they have compiled two wins, two stalemates, and one loss. One of the best highlights was the 3-2 defeat against Floriana, whom they gave hell on the pitch. Marsaxlokk had an impressive showing against the Green Hibbees, holding them to a 1-1 stalemate. The FA Cup revealed a 5-0 pummeling for junior team Zejtun Corinthians. They, however, returned to the league and were forced to a 0-0 stalemate by the Youths of Balzan in the last game, setting a premonition for victory against the Lions of Naxxar, whom they face next in this game.
H2H ANALYSIS
- Naxxar Lions have three wins over Naxxar Lions in the last five games.
- Three of five previous clashes revealed Over 2.5 Match Goals.
- Two of Naxxar Lions’s previous meetings with Marsaxlokk resulted in five cases of BTTS.
- One stalemate between the sides in five recent meetings has been recorded.
Naxxar Lions vs Marsaxlokk FC
| Teams | Position | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naxxar Lions | 6 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| Marsaxlokk FC | 4 | 24 | 14 | 21 |
Expert Betting Tips
Offensively and defensively, Marsaxlokk has shown more flair recently - as against the Naxxar Lions, who have lesser score ratings and have conceded more goals against other teams.
- If there is something we are sure of, it is a goal fest. Our initial prediction is Over 2.5 match goals from 1xbet at 1.95 odds;
- Next, we’d be daring for a straight win for Marsaxlokk FC, the better side in this matchup. Bet on a direct win For Marsaxlokk at 1.66 odds from Bet365;
- Our final wager for this game would be for the both sides to find the back of the net. Betway offers this option at 1.84 odds.
Good Luck!