Our Tarxien Rainbows FC vs Lija Athletic Prediction: 3-1
Tarxien Rainbows FC vs Lija Athletic in the Malta Challenge League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 8, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tarxien Rainbows FC's Last Match – Tarxien Rainbows FC vs Sirens
Tarxien Rainbows FC will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Malta Challenge League win against Sirens on February 1.
Lija Athletic's Last Match – Lija Athletic vs Fgura United
Lija Athletic will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Malta Challenge League loss to Fgura United on February 1. In that match, Lija Athletic recorded 44% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lija Athletic | 44% | 0 (0) | - | 58 |
 Fgura United | 56% | 0 (4) | - | 68 |
Tarxien Rainbows FC vs Lija Athletic Stats
Key Stats
| Tarxien Rainbows FC | Lija Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 1.95 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tarxien Rainbows FC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Lija Athletic average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.