Naxxar Lions vs Gzira United Prediction: Few Goals Expected From This Game

Ahead of Round 8, Naxxar Lions will play Gzira United at the Hibernians Grounds in hopes of table ascension against a difficult opponent who has managed to stay afloat in the mid-table section of the league. With the two sides deficient in recent victories and eager to return to winning, a thrilling game is anticipated at the Hibernians ground, where the whole action would happen.

Recent Form: L-L-D-L-D

Naxxar's poor performance has tagged them as One of the worst-performing teams in the league so far. Conceding sixteen goals after just seven games, the team’s porous defences are their ship's primary sinkers, which may sail back to junior waters if the needful is not implemented.

They have taken three losses and two stalemates in the last five games, equivalently poor compared to three losses, one stalemate and one win secured in their previous five home games.

Recent Form: W-W-D-L-L

Based on recent performances on the pitch, Gzira United is favoured as the preferred side for victory. With seven points in the last five league appearances, the team is expected to repeat the winning performance secured against the Lions of Naxxar in their previous direct cage fight.

They have not particularly impressed on foreign turf, losing three of six games where they have also made two victories and one stalemate.

The last four meetings between the sides produced three Under 2.5 goals, two BTTS and three wins for Gzira United.

Our top thoughts are:

• Under 2.5 goals, as is the recent trend between the sides. bet365 tips this at 2.07 odds.
• A BTTS-NO at 1.95 odds with Betway.
• A win for Gzira United at 1.60 odds.