Santa Lucia vs Gudja United Prediction: A Goal-Fest Expected

Santa Lucia butt heads with Gudja United in another cataclysmic spell of the Maltese League. The encounter is laced with passionate antagonism, continuing with venomous zeal to set their records straight after poor exhibitions in the first four matchdays. Gudja United have dominated three of five recent pairings between the sides, with three victories and one goal-laced stalemate. Santa Lucia on the other hand can only boast of a win.

As Santa Lucia looks for their first win of the tournament, here is a comprehensive overview of the team's recent form, past outcomes, and an analysis of the results of this competition.

Santa Lucia (14th)

Last Five Matches: L-L-L-L

Santa Lucia has faced all shades of defeat in recent times, conceding a total of 12 goals in just four games - averaging three conceded goals per game. The squad fails to coordinate plays on the pitch and the porous defence sums up the horrific form adopted by the squad. The morale remains in shambles after the recent 4-0 defeat to Naxxar Lions, who gained promotion to the league anew.

While the manager’s job remains at stake, the team faces Gudja United, a team familiar with their weaknesses and is tipped by the odds to capitalise on these excesses.

Gudja United (12th)

Last Five Matches: L-L-D-D

Gudja United took two points off the first four games by sharing spoils on two occasions. The 3-0 defeat to Hamrun Spartans only set them further for a devastating 6-1 defeat to Gzira United, who doggedly tore at their defences repeatedly. Facing Santa Lucia, the odds are slightly tipped towards them as tentative favourites. Whereas there are no glaring favourites, goals are expected in this duel - even before the end of the first half period.

H2H ANALYSIS

• The Last Five games between the sides produced a minimum of three goals.
• Three of the last five games ended with a BTTS.
• Gudja United have won on three occasions, with goals leaving these victories.
• Santa Lucia has conceded goals in their last four matches.
• Gudja United has taken two stalemates in four recent games.

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Expert Betting Tips

Although both sides have had their fair share of matches in recent times, a perceived certainty remains that there may be goals before halftime - courtesy of the visitors. These tips should help straighten your options:

• It is highly unlikely that the Saints will seize victory over Gudja United, who have also struggled recently. In the past five meetings, three goals were scored between the sides. Bet On Over 2.5 Match Goals at odds of 1.95 from Bet365.
• Gudja United has a superior squad compared to Santa Lucia, Bet On Gudja United to win full-time at odds of 2.36 from 1xbet.
• Our Last Prediction for this clash would be for B T TS at odds of 1.66 from Betway

Good luck!