Santa Lucia vs Floriana Prediction: The Saints Getting Ready for Defeat

Floriana clashes with Santa Lucia in another explosive episode of the Maltese League. The two teams meet with intense resistance, having resumed with venomous zeal to set their records straight. The current guests, Floriana, have been the better side in three of the last five games, with Santa Lucia winning one contest and both sides settling for a stalemate.

Here is a comprehensive overview of the team's recent form, past outcomes, and an analysis of the results of this competition.

Santa Lucia (8th)

Last Five Matches: Nil

Finishing fifth in last season’s relegation round, Santa Lucia resumes the season with the zest of a determined squad, hoping to begin the season on a better note. They completed their pre-season game against the junior team Zejtun Corinthians, where they showed supremacy in the eventual; 2-0 game. They have consistently fallen short of Floriana in recent times, and the current odds for victory are overwhelming. However, if they push their cards right, they may defy the odds and be on the better side of the scoreboard.

Floriana (5th)

Last Five Matches: Nil

Favoured by the odds to clinch victory, Floriana features as the visiting team in this contest and is expected to emerge triumphant since they are tipped as the better side. Last season, they finished the league in the second position of the championship round. They took a 3-0 victory over Marsaxlokk before falling to a 1-0 loss to Hamrun Spartans. If Floriana plays their cards right, they should have no problem securing the lead, even before the end of the first half.

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Expert Betting Tips

Although both sides have had their fair share of matches and victories in recent times, a perceived certainty remains that there may be goals before halftime - courtesy of the visitors.

• Floriana is tipped to score at least two goals in this game. Given that, we are listing Floriana for Over 1.5 Individual team goals at odds of 1.78 from 1xbet.
• A Direct Over 2.5 Match Goals sounds like another right option for 1.95 odds (BET365).
• Floriana is considerably better, as they have a current squad that foreshadows the game with the right techniques and incisiveness. Bet on a direct victory for Floriana at odds of 1.68 from betway.

Good luck!

Please note that the odds can change at any point.