Lija Athletic vs Santa Lucia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 December

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

13th place in League

0-1

22/12/2024 09:30

Santa Lucia

W W L L W

6th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lija Athletic vs Santa Lucia on 22 December 2024 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lija Athletic vs Santa Lucia preview before placing your bet.

Lija Athletic will face Santa Lucia in Malta First Division League on December 22, 2024 at 09:30.
Lija Athletic are currently 13th with 12 points after 15 matches.
Santa Lucia sit 6th with 25 points from 15 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.80.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

09:30

2024-12-22

Lija Athletic vs Santa Lucia - Prediction & Odds

Lija Athletic

Santa Lucia

2024-12-22 09:30

STANDINGS UP TO 22/12/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Valletta FC	38	15	12	2	1	29	4	25
02 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	29	15	9	2	4	22	16	6
03 Marsa	28	15	8	4	3	25	13	12
04 Swieqi United	28	15	8	4	3	23	18	5
05 Pieta Hotspurs	26	15	8	2	5	21	19	2
06 Santa Lucia	25	15	8	1	6	24	25	-1
07 Mgarr United FC	22	15	5	7	3	24	19	5
08 Zurrieq	22	15	6	4	5	18	17	1
09 Fgura United	21	15	6	3	6	17	14	3
10 Gudja United	21	15	6	3	6	21	22	-1
11 Zebbug Rangers	17	15	3	8	4	22	20	2
12 Sirens	17	15	4	5	6	25	26	-1
13 Lija Athletic	12	15	3	3	9	16	28	-12
14 St. Andrews	10	15	2	4	9	11	23	-12
15 Senglea Athletic	9	15	2	3	10	13	27	-14
16 Mtarfa	7	15	2	1	12	10	30	-20

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Valletta FC	59	7	7	0	0	20	3	17
02 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	39	7	2	4	1	7	6	1
03 Swieqi United	36	7	2	2	3	10	11	-1
04 Pieta Hotspurs	35	7	2	3	2	13	11	2
05 Zurrieq	32	7	3	1	3	14	14	0
06 Santa Lucia	32	7	1	4	2	12	16	-4
07 Mgarr United FC	31	7	2	3	2	8	9	-1
08 Marsa	29	7	0	1	6	7	21	-14

Relegation Quarterfinals	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Fgura United	36	7	5	0	2	20	10	10
02 St. Andrews	29	7	6	1	0	13	4	9
03 Sirens	27	7	3	1	3	12	14	-2
04 Gudja United	27	7	1	3	3	9	12	-3
05 Zebbug Rangers	21	7	1	1	5	7	20	-13
06 Mtarfa	20	7	4	1	2	13	9	4
07 Lija Athletic	19	7	2	1	4	9	10	-1
08 Senglea Athletic	14	7	1	2	4	7	11	-4

Head To Head

06/03/2021 13:00

Lija Athletic

3 - 1

Santa Lucia

MAL D1

20/11/2020 11:59

Santa Lucia

3 - 2

Lija Athletic

MAL D1

28/04/2019 11:59

Santa Lucia

6 - 2

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

15/01/2019 13:00

Lija Athletic

1 - 2

Santa Lucia

MAL D2

Lija Athletic

75%

Draw

Santa Lucia

25%

Lija Athletic Last 6 matches

14/12/2024 09:00

Zurrieq 1 - 1 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

01/12/2024 11:00

Swieqi United 3 - 1 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

23/11/2024 09:00

Lija Athletic 1 - 3 Marsa

MAL D2

03/11/2024 11:00

Mtarfa 2 - 1 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

27/10/2024 08:30

Lija Athletic 1 - 0 St. Andrews

MAL D2

20/10/2024 07:30

Zebbug Rangers 2 - 2 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Santa Lucia

15/12/2024 13:30

Santa Lucia 2 - 1 Sirens

MAL D2

07/12/2024 12:10

Sirens 3 - 1 Santa Lucia

MAL Cup

30/11/2024 11:30

Mtarfa 0 - 3 Santa Lucia

MAL D2

24/11/2024 13:30

Santa Lucia 2 - 0 St. Andrews

MAL D2

02/11/2024 11:30

Zebbug Rangers 1 - 2 Santa Lucia

MAL D2

26/10/2024 09:00

Santa Lucia 0 - 0 Gudja United

MAL D2

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Lija Athletic

Santa Lucia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

13 (59%)9 (41%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

14 (64%)8 (36%)

Lija Athletic

Recent matches

Santa Lucia

Under /Over

(77%)17 5(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)18 4(18%)

Under /Over

(23%)5 17(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)6 16(73%)

Under /Over

(50%)11 11(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(68%)15 7(32%)

/Yes

(59%)13 9(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)12 10(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lija Athletic

Santa Lucia

Shots

Lija Athletic

Total shots

9.35 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Santa Lucia

Total shots

7.25 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic Pass Santa Lucia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lija Athletic

Played games

Santa Lucia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.27

4.82

106

Corners

3.32

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Lija Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Santa Lucia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.55

2.14

0.14

0.14

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Lija Athletic vs Santa Lucia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lija Athletic vs Santa Lucia on 22 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Malta First Division League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lija Athletic vs Santa Lucia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lija Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Santa Lucia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Malta First Division League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Malta First Division League standings and the Malta First Division League form table to understand exactly where Lija Athletic and Santa Lucia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Malta First Division League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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