HAMRUN, Malta (Jan. 17, 2026) (Interstat) — Floriana opened its Maltese Premier League campaign with a decisive 3-1 victory over Naxxar Lions at Victor Tedesco Stadium on Saturday.

João Vitinho gave Floriana an early lead in the 5th minute. Jake Grech doubled the advantage just after halftime in the 48th minute. Kenan Dervišagić extended the lead to 3-0 in the 57th before Naxxar Lions’ Rui Areias scored a consolation goal in the 76th.

The result confirmed pre-match projections, as Floriana was given a 92.2% probability to win by statistical models. Floriana begins the league season at 1-0, while Naxxar Lions starts 0-1.