Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

Mtarfa

L L W L L

16th place in League

2-1

22/02/2025 11:30

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

13th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic on 22 February 2025 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Mtarfa will face Lija Athletic in Malta First Division League on February 22, 2025 at 11:30.
Mtarfa are currently 16th with 7 points after 15 matches.
Lija Athletic sit 13th with 12 points from 15 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.53.

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

11:30

2025-02-22

Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Mtarfa

Lija Athletic

2025-02-22 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 22/02/2025

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

03/11/2024 11:00

Mtarfa

2 - 1

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

04/02/2023 09:00

Mtarfa

0 - 1

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

07/09/2022 15:00

Lija Athletic

0 - 0

Mtarfa

MAL D2

Mtarfa

33%

Draw

33%

Lija Athletic

33%

Mtarfa Last 6 matches

16/02/2025 11:30

Senglea Athletic 3 - 2 Mtarfa

MAL D2

09/02/2025 08:30

Gudja United 3 - 1 Mtarfa

MAL D2

02/02/2025 11:00

Mtarfa 0 - 2 Valletta FC

MAL D2

25/01/2025 09:00

Zebbug Rangers 4 - 1 Mtarfa

MAL D2

19/01/2025 13:30

St. Andrews 0 - 1 Mtarfa

MAL D2

04/01/2025 09:00

Mtarfa 0 - 2 Marsa

MAL D2

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Lija Athletic

16/02/2025 13:30

Lija Athletic 1 - 2 Sirens

MAL D2

08/02/2025 11:30

Tarxien Rainbows F.C 3 - 1 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

01/02/2025 11:30

Lija Athletic 0 - 1 Fgura United

MAL D2

25/01/2025 11:30

Mgarr United FC 1 - 1 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

18/01/2025 11:30

Senglea Athletic 2 - 3 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

12/01/2025 06:00

Lija Athletic 0 - 5 St. Patrick FC

MAL Cup

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Malta First Division L...

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

Played games

Mtarfa

Lija Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.09

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

11 (50%)11 (50%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

13 (59%)9 (41%)

Mtarfa

Recent matches

Lija Athletic

Under /Over

(86%)19 3(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)17 5(23%)

Under /Over

(27%)6 16(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)5 17(77%)

Under /Over

(41%)9 13(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)11 11(50%)

/Yes

(59%)13 9(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)13 9(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Mtarfa

Lija Athletic

Shots

Mtarfa

Total shots

7.05 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic

Total shots

9.35 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Mtarfa Pass Lija Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Mtarfa

Played games

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.09

Clean sheets

0.18

4.14

Corners

106

4.82

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Mtarfa

DISCIPLINARY

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.64

2.55

0.32

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 Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic on 22 February 2025 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.

Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Mtarfa'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 Mtarfa and Lija Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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