Valletta vs Marsaxlokk Prediction: Physical Games Like These Result in Few Goals

The BOV League pushes to the eighteenth round with Marsaxlokk FC and Valletta FC striving for three points in this jaw-dropping episode of Matchday 18. This game is envisaged to be low-scoring because, despite the sides being decent in recent plays, the visitors are a solid side, fused with the reputation of physicality and deemed the better squad in this brawl.

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

The Lilywhites recently had their two-game winning brace broken by their most recent opponent, Mosta FC. The Lilywhites have recently upheld their end in the FA Cup contest against Ghajnsielem FC, humiliating the side with a full-time scoreboard reading of 7-1. They recently ended Gudja United’s prolonged dominance in the last two direct contests with a 2-1 victory and a 0-0 stalemate in their last clash. With Sirens and Gudja United cleared from the list, Mosta FC capitalized on their home advantage, eventually securing a 2-1 victory at full-time. Although they fell to a 1-0 scoreline last week against Mosta FC, Marsaxlokk is expected to bring the heat.

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

Marsaxlokk is a daring side, showing flair in the last five games, where they have compiled one win, three 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 hunch for a 2-1 victory against Gudja United, whom they faced last two weeks. Last week, they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Sliema and are set towards desecrating the home turf.

• In five games between the sides, there have been four wins for Valletta FC and one stalemate.
• Valletta FC has not lost in five recent contests across all competitions.
• Valletta is in better scoring form than Marsaxlokk FC.
• There have been three cases of Over 2.5 and two Under 2.5 total match goals between the sides.

Marsaxlokk FC is considered a brute force for Valletta to contend with in this game. The last match ended with a narrow win for Valletta. However, these tips should help straighten your options:

• Contrary to the initial result, Few goals are expected from this game. Bet365 offers Under 2.5 Match goals at odds of 1.57.
• A stalemate between the sides is another possible outcome of this duel. Bet On a draw at odds of 3.10 from 1xbet.
• Since the two sides are going for a rematch after the Cup fixture, A BTTS - NO at Betway’s odds is another sound option for this game.