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Floriana will entertain Tre Penne at Tony Bezzina Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts are making their return after missing the previous edition while the visitors have participated in all the previous editions.
Floriana vs Tre Penne Preview
The hosts are vice-champions of the 2023–24 Maltese Premier League, having finished in second place behind champions Hamrun Spartans. The result handed Floriana a spot in the UEFA Conference League but they will begin their campaign in the first qualifying round. They are yet to progress beyond this stage of the competition.
Tal-Irish were eliminated in the previous edition by Moldovan side Petrocub Hîncești without scoring any goal. The hosts are expected to make the most of their wealth of experience in UEFA competitions in view of making progress this time. They will enter this meeting on the back of one win and two draws.
Tre Penne snatched their fourth consecutive qualification after winning the Conference League play-off in the San Marino top flight last season. The visitors finished fourth in the 2023–24 Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio regular season but bested Murata 3-2 to book their ticket for Europe.
Tre Penne have not played any friendlies since the conclusion of their league in mid-June. Their last three matches ended in a win and two draws. They have won once in their last five away matches, drawing once and losing thrice. Tre Penne struggled to wrap up their campaign, losing five of their last 10 matches.
Floriana vs Tre Penne Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Floriana have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Floriana have scored three goals against 11 conceded in their last five matches.
- Floriana have played 69 European matches, winning five, drawing 14 and losing 50.
- Tre Penne have played 23 European matches, winning once and losing 22 times.
- Floriana have won once and lost four times in their last five matches while Tre Penne have won twice, drawn twice and lost once. Form Guide: Floriana – L-W-L-L-L, Tre Penne – W-D-D-L-W.
Floriana vs Tre Penne Prediction
Both teams encountered a slow finish last season, probably due to fatigue. However, there will be no excuses this time, as the loser on aggregate will drop out of the competition.
Floriana have displayed better form at home despite some hiccups while Tre Penne will need to perk up their away momentum as they hit the road.
Floriana are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Floriana 3-1 Tre Penne
Floriana vs Tre Penne Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Floriana to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Floriana to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Tre Penne to score - Yes
