Our Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic Prediction: 2-1
Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic in the Malta Challenge League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 22, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Mtarfa 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Mtarfa's Last Match – Senglea Athletic vs Mtarfa
Mtarfa must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 Malta Challenge League defeat against Senglea Athletic on February 16. In that match, Mtarfa controlled 47% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Senglea Athletic | 53% | 0 (5) | - | 46 |
Mtarfa | 47% | 0 (6) | - | 39 |
Lija Athletic's Last Match – Lija Athletic vs Sirens
Lija Athletic will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Malta Challenge League defeat against Sirens on February 16. In that match, Lija Athletic saw 60% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lija Athletic | 60% | 0 (9) | - | 72 |
Sirens | 40% | 0 (2) | - | 49 |
Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic Stats
Key Stats
| Mtarfa | Lija Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 2.08 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mtarfa are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Lija Athletic average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.