Stadium: Hibernians Ground
Time: 04.02.2024. 16:00
Naxxar Lions are pitched in a tight spot against Hamrun Spartans as Matchday 15 unveils another enthralling contest. While Naxxar Lions held Marsaxlokk to a daring stalemate last week, the Spartans took a well-deserved victory in the last matchday, regaining the leading mantle of the league. Four recent direct contests between the sides register a quadruple of wins for the visitors, with the current host still to find victory. The Spartans recently trashed Naxxar Lions away from home and are fit to consolidate their hold on the first place tightly contested by second-place side Floriana
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Last Five Matches: W-W-W-W-W
Unbeaten in five recent games, the Spartans of Hamrun are piqued for another expected victory, having avoided defeat in six games. The Spartans showed class against the Hibbees in a vicious contest that threatened to blow over. Hamrun held a comfortable 2-0 lead till the closing embers, where the Hibbees clinched a consolatory goal through a penalty. They fostered their current onslaught with a 7-1 win against Naxxar Lions FC last week after Naxxar Lions opened scoring in the early minutes of the game. Regardless, the odds ahead of this game indicate a probable win for the side, even though the Lions of Naxxar would force the side to a stalemate if given the chance.
Naxxar Lions (6th)
Last Five Matches: D-D-W-L-D
Naxxar Lions recently fell 2-0 in their Malta FA trophy Cup ordeal against Floriana. Before that, they compiled three wins, one stalemate, and one defeat in the last five domestic league games, beating Birkirkara FC, Gudja United, and Valletta FC. Considered slight underdogs against Marsaxlokk, the side fell to a stalemate in the last game against Mosta FC, which saw the side push but fail to register themselves on the scoresheet. Last week, the side was forced to a stalemate against Marsaxlokk, who refused to budge till the last minute of the game. They are yet to claim a win against the Spartans and the tides are unfortunate for the side against the visitors, who can not seem to lose a game.
H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FOUR MEETINGS)
- Hamrun has four wins over Naxxar Lions FC in the last five games.
- Over 2.5 Match Goals were recorded twice in the previous five direct meetings.
- Hamrun Spartans has scored in the last four pairings between the sides.
Hamrun Spartans vs Naxxar Lions
Teams | Position | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
Hamrun Spartans | 1 | 32 | 10 | 35 |
Naxxar Lions | 5 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Expert Betting Tips
Although both sides have had their fair share of matches and victories in recent times, a perceived certainty remains that there would be goals before halftime. Goals are expected to be few in this context.
- Hamrun Spartans are undoubtedly the better side. Bet on Hmrun Spartans winning with a goal tally of less than four at 1.57 from 1xbet.
- The Spartans should clinch this game with a few goals to back their winning claim: Bet On Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.65 from bet365.
- Hamrun Spartans are one of the most defensively composed teams in the league. Betway offers a BTTS -YES at 1.84 odds.
Good luck!