Msida St. Joseph vs Lija Athletic Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – February 17

Msida St. Joseph

L W L L L

16th place in League

0-2

17/02/2024 09:00

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

8th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Msida St. Joseph vs Lija Athletic on February 17, 2024 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Msida St. Joseph vs Lija Athletic preview before placing for you.

Msida St. Joseph are currently 16th with 6 points after 15 matches.
Lija Athletic sit 8th with 22 points from 15 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lija Athletic to win with probability 57%.
Head-to-head history favors Lija Athletic, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Msida St. Joseph have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

09:00

2024-02-17

Msida St. Joseph vs Lija Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Msida St. Joseph

Lija Athletic

2024-02-17 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/02/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 St. Patrick FC	33	15	10	3	2	21	9	12
02 Melita FC Saint Julian	31	15	9	4	2	32	21	11
03 Senglea Athletic	29	15	8	5	2	20	9	11
04 Marsa	28	15	8	4	3	32	17	15
05 Pieta Hotspurs	27	15	8	3	4	23	13	10
06 Zurrieq	27	15	8	3	4	18	17	1
07 Fgura United	26	15	8	2	5	32	25	7
08 Lija Athletic	22	15	6	4	5	26	24	2
09 Swieqi United	21	15	5	6	4	18	16	2
10 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	17	15	3	8	4	16	14	2
11 Zejtun Corinthians	17	15	4	5	6	17	18	-1
12 $Luqa St. Andrew\'s$ Luqa St. Andrew\'s	16	15	4	4	7	21	24	-3
13 St. Andrews	11	15	3	2	10	14	28	-14
14 Zebbug Rangers	10	15	2	4	9	11	27	-16
15 Attard	8	15	1	5	9	14	33	-19
16 Msida St. Joseph	6	15	2	0	13	9	29	-20

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

01 Melita FC Saint Julian	59	10	9	1	0	24	3	21
02 St. Patrick FC	51	10	5	3	2	17	11	6
03 Marsa	40	10	3	3	4	12	13	-1
04 Pieta Hotspurs	38	10	3	2	5	12	18	-6
05 Zurrieq	35	10	2	2	6	9	19	-10
06 Senglea Athletic	35	10	1	3	6	8	18	-10

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

01 Swieqi United	38	9	5	2	2	16	7	9
02 Fgura United	37	9	2	5	2	7	7	0
03 Lija Athletic	32	9	3	1	5	5	20	-15
04 Tarxien Rainbows F.C	31	9	4	2	3	14	8	6
05 Zebbug Rangers	29	9	6	1	2	25	7	18
06 St. Andrews	28	9	4	5	0	15	6	9
07 $Luqa St. Andrew\'s$ Luqa St. Andrew\'s	28	9	3	3	3	11	16	-5
08 Zejtun Corinthians	27	9	2	4	3	7	6	1
09 Attard	18	9	3	1	5	8	13	-5
10 Msida St. Joseph	8	9	0	2	7	7	25	-18

Head To Head

25/10/2023 15:00

Lija Athletic

3 - 2

Msida St. Joseph

MAL D2

08/03/2015 09:00

Lija Athletic

3 - 1

Msida St. Joseph

MAL D2

31/10/2014 13:00

Msida St. Joseph

0 - 5

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

12/04/2014 10:00

Msida St. Joseph

2 - 2

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

22/12/2013 09:00

Lija Athletic

3 - 1

Msida St. Joseph

MAL D2

02/04/2011 11:15

Lija Athletic

4 - 0

Msida St. Joseph

MAL D2

Msida St. Joseph

Draw

17%

Lija Athletic

83%

Msida St. Joseph Last 6 matches

11/02/2024 09:00

Luqa St. Andrew's 2 - 0 Msida St. Joseph MATCH L

03/02/2024 11:30

St. Andrews 3 - 2 Msida St. Joseph MAL D2

28/01/2024 11:30

Msida St. Joseph 0 - 1 Luqa St. Andrew's MAL D2

21/01/2024 09:00

Zurrieq 1 - 0 Msida St. Joseph MAL D2

13/01/2024 11:30

Msida St. Joseph 1 - 3 Mgarr United FC MAL Cup

06/01/2024 09:00

St. Patrick FC 1 - 0 Msida St. Joseph MAL D2

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Last 6 matches Lija Athletic

11/02/2024 11:30

Lija Athletic 0 - 4 Tarxien Rainbows F.C MATCH L

03/02/2024 14:30

Lija Athletic 2 - 2 Swieqi United MAL D2

28/01/2024 11:30

Lija Athletic 0 - 2 Senglea Athletic MAL D2

21/01/2024 11:30

Zebbug Rangers 1 - 1 Lija Athletic MAL D2

13/01/2024 14:00

Hamrun Spartans 3 - 0 Lija Athletic MAL Cup

06/01/2024 11:30

Lija Athletic 4 - 1 Zejtun Corinthians MAL D2

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

Msida St. Joseph

Lija Athletic

126

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

148

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

11 (39%)17 (61%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

64 (51%)62 (49%)

Msida St. Joseph

Recent matches

Lija Athletic

Under /Over

(79%)22 6(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(50%)14 14(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(50%)14 14(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(43%)12 16(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Msida St. Joseph

Lija Athletic

Shots

Msida St. Joseph

Total shots

7.91 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic

Total shots

8.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Msida St. Joseph Pass Lija Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

42%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Msida St. Joseph

Played games

Lija Athletic

126

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.04

Clean sheets

0.16

3.64

102

Corners

432

3.43

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Msida St. Joseph

DISCIPLINARY

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.29

253

2.01

0.11

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Msida St. Joseph vs Lija Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Msida St. Joseph vs Lija Athletic on 17 February 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.

Msida St. Joseph vs Lija Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Msida St. Joseph's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lija Athletic'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 Msida St. Joseph and Lija Athletic 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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