Melita San Giljan vs Naxxar Lions Prediction: Under Three Goals Expected Here

Saint Julian Knights, Melita San Giljan will play the final game of the twelfth round against Naxxar Lions, with huge anticipation of victory from the better-performing team, Melita, who has had quite the experience in the league, winning some and losing some.

Melita San Giljan (3rd)

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

The last five meetings for Melita San Giljan produced two wins and three losses. Last week against Valletta was a close 1-0 defeat in a game that should have ended in a stalemate save the 87th finisher by Klose Azzopradi Conti, devastating the already fatigued Saint Julian Knights, who went home to a disappointing loss.

At the Domenico Tedesco grounds, the team has played four games to accrue one win and three losses, scoring five goals in the process.

Jefferson Ferreira de Souza is the man expected to rise to the occasion, being a notable target man instrumental to the team's conquest.

Naxxar Lions (5th)

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

Without a win in the last five league games, the Lions of Naxxar have played out their last five runs into three stalemates and two losses. The 3-0 defeat to Sliema Wanderers worsened their wounded morale against the Birkirkara Stripes, who had earlier beaten them to a one-goal loss.

Three recent plays away from home produced two losses and one stalemate, with the team scoring four goals in the process.

Farias Edson is the man to watch in this game, bearer of the number 10 outfit, from which the majority of the team's attack would spur.

H2H ANALYSIS

The last three meetings between the sides has produced a win for either side and a stalemate.

Melita San Giljan vs Naxxar Lions

Expert Betting Tips

• The tenacity between these teams, who came to the Premier league last season is studied to result in a few goals. My initial wager would be for less than three goals to play out. Ixbet tips U2.5 at 1.81 odds.
• I also am of the opinion that Melita San Giljan will take all points, especially since the opposition are so unimpressive away from their home turf. Bet365 tips this at 2.25 odds.
• A BTTS-NO is a very challenging option, this is because the two sides are poor in front of goal. It will take the more inept team to suffer defeat. Betway tips this at 2.08 odds.