Balzan FC vs Naxxar Lions Prediction: The Two Sides Are NOT Capable Of Providing Goals In Numbers

Balzan Youths prepare against resistance as the Lions of Naxxar approach the MFA Centenary grounds for a league duel—per the match week 3 schedule. The visitors have landed on softer soils, and while Balzan may have been starved of glory in the league so far, an ample opportunity rears its head for redemption.

Recent Form: D-L

The Youths begin the League with a streak of puzzling pitch exhibitions, conceding five goals in two games where they have only registered three. The Youths went all out against the Stripes of Birkirkara, sharing spoils in the 3-3 score tag affixed at full-time. They had less luck in the second game against Sliema Wanderers, which produced a flat 2-0 defeat.

Balzan takes pride in its home turf and would do everything possible to defend its honor against the Lions, who were victorious the last time the two sides clashed horns.

Last Five Matches: L-W

The Lions of Naxxar parade into the MFA Centenary grounds, hoping to foster the previous victory in Matchweek 2. They fell to a 2-1 scoreline in the initial game against the Hibernians. They pushed harder against Mosta FC, straining themselves to a 2-1 win in standard time.

Naxxar Lions play their first game away from home this season and would be expected to beat the jinx on their recent away drought.

The four recent meetings ended in two stalemates and one win for either side. Three meetings ended with less than three goals. A BTTS was obtained on two occasions.

Naxxar plays their first game away from home, and Balzan would thrive despite the hosts' odds of facing defeat. Our thoughts are:

• Under 2.5 match goals at 1.72 odds from Bet365
• A BTTS at 1.77 odds from Betway
• A win for the Naxxar Lions at 2.40 odds.