Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Senglea Athletic

L L L W L

15th place in League

2-3

18/01/2025 11:30

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

13th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Senglea Athletic are currently 15th with 9 points after 15 matches.
Lija Athletic sit 13th with 12 points from 15 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Senglea Athletic to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Senglea Athletic, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Lija Athletic have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

2025-01-18

Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Senglea Athletic

Lija Athletic

2025-01-18 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

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

28/01/2024 11:30

Lija Athletic

0 - 2

Senglea Athletic

MAL D2

17/02/2021 11:59

Senglea Athletic

1 - 3

Lija Athletic

MAL D1

20/09/2020 11:00

Lija Athletic

4 - 0

Senglea Athletic

MAL D1

18/08/2020 14:00

Lija Athletic

0 - 1

Senglea Athletic

INT CF

12/01/2018 14:00

Senglea Athletic

2 - 0

Lija Athletic

MAL D1

10/09/2017 11:59

Lija Athletic

2 - 3

Senglea Athletic

MAL D1

Senglea Athletic

67%

Draw

Lija Athletic

33%

Senglea Athletic Last 6 matches

05/01/2025 09:00

Mgarr United FC 2 - 1 Senglea Athletic MAL D2

21/12/2024 11:30

Senglea Athletic 0 - 2 Tarxien Rainbows F.C MAL D2

14/12/2024 09:00

Fgura United 0 - 0 Senglea Athletic MAL D2

07/12/2024 11:30

Victoria Hotspurs 3 - 0 Senglea Athletic MAL Cup

01/12/2024 13:30

Gudja United 4 - 1 Senglea Athletic MAL D2

24/11/2024 08:30

Senglea Athletic 1 - 2 Valletta FC MAL D2

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Lija Athletic

05/01/2025 09:00

Lija Athletic 3 - 0 Sirens MAL D2

22/12/2024 09:30

Lija Athletic 0 - 1 Santa Lucia MAL D2

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

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

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

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.41

Conceded

113

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

148

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 100 matches

YesNo

32 (32%)68 (68%)

In last 100 matches

NoYes

64 (51%)62 (49%)

Senglea Athletic

Recent matches

Lija Athletic

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Senglea Athletic

Lija Athletic

Shots

Senglea Athletic

Total shots

6.82 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic

Total shots

8.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Senglea Athletic Pass Lija Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Senglea Athletic

100

Played games

Lija Athletic

126

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.16

3.52

352

Corners

432

3.43

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Senglea Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

178

253

2.01

0.15

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic on 18 January 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.

Senglea Athletic vs Lija Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Senglea Athletic'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 Senglea Athletic 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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