Our Mgarr United vs Lija Athletic Prediction: 2-1
Mgarr United vs Lija Athletic in the Malta Challenge League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 25, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Mgarr United and Lija Athletic.
This Mgarr United vs Lija Athletic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Mgarr United's Last Match – Sirens vs Mgarr United
Mgarr United should win to turn things around after settling for a 4-4 Malta Challenge League draw against Sirens on January 18.
Lija Athletic's Last Match – Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic
Determined to maintain their recent success, Lija Athletic must win following their 3-2 Malta Challenge League victory against Senglea Athletic on January 18. In that match, Lija Athletic recorded 45% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Senglea Athletic | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 82 |
Lija Athletic | 45% | 0 (4) | - | 61 |
Mgarr United vs Lija Athletic Stats
Key Stats
| Mgarr United | Lija Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.2 | Defence Strength | 1.89 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mgarr United are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Lija Athletic average 1.3 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.