Stadium: Ta’Qali National Stadium
Time: 25.02.2024. 16:00
Three points off the mid-table region, Santa Lucia finds themselves cornered in this away brawl against the bottom barrel Gudja United, who are optimistic about improving their table standings. The last meeting between the sides ended in a 0-0 stalemate, and both sides look to foster victory in this game. An overview of five previous meetings between the two sides reveals three wins for Gudja United and two recent stalemates between them.
Gudja United (14th)
Last Five Matches: L-L-L-L-L
Gudja United has not had a victory in five recent league games, with five decadent losses recorded on the road. Currently seated at the bottom of the table, the FA Cup 3-0 win over Xewkija Tigers was a breath of air, having recently drowned in defeat. Regardless, they returned to the domestic league to face a three-nil defeat against Valletta. The last time the sides clashed, they were held by Santa Lucia to a goalless stalemate. The postulated odds ahead of this game indicate a possible stalemate for the side despite the ample probability of another defeat. Last week, they were hammered by Gzira United in a 3-0 brawl and currently hold the reputation of the league’s most porous defense. They are yet to claim a win against the Spartans, and the tides are unfortunate for the side against the visitors, who are unbeaten in three games.
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 mission to defy the odds as they have gone the last two games without a defeat. They pushed the Naxxar Lions to a 1-0 defeat last week in an unexpected backlash that saw the favorites become underdogs. However, Gudja United threatens the Saints, desperate to foster a claim.
H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FIVE MEETINGS)
- There have been two cases of BTTS between the sides in these five meetings.
- Gudja United has dominated Santa Lucia thrice in the last five clashes, with two stalemates.
- Their most recent meeting ended on a 0-0 stalemate note.
- The two sides dropped points in their previous matches.
Gudja United vs Santa Lucia
| Team | Position | Goal Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gudja United | 14 | 9 | 34 | 6 |
| Santa Lucia | 12 | 11 | 26 | 18 |
Expert Betting Tips
Despite the previous stalemate, Santa Lucia is expected to claim victory. However, football play is subject to numerous factors. These tips should play out as helpful pointers:
- Santa Lucia is greatly advantaged in this fixture. We expect them to push for a win before halftime. However, the two sides are poor scorers. Bet On Under 2.5 Match Goals at odds from 1xbet.
- Our next bet would be for Only Santa Lucia to be the side that scores. Bet On a BTTS - YES at odds of from Betway.
- A stalemate seems appropriate in this pairing if either side maintains poor form in front of goal. Bet On a Draw at odds from Bet365
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