St. Andrews vs Lija Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 September

St. Andrews

L D L W L

13th place in League

1 - 2

23/09/2023 15:59

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

8th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Andrews vs Lija Athletic on 23 September 2023 (kick-off: 15:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full St. Andrews vs Lija Athletic preview before placing your bet.

St. Andrews are currently 13th with 11 points after 15 matches.
Lija Athletic sit 8th with 22 points from 15 matches.
Head-to-head history favors St. Andrews, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Lija Athletic have 2 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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 23/09/2023

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

10/04/2023 18:30

St. Andrews

1 - 3

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

08/10/2022 15:30

St. Andrews

0 - 2

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

14/12/2019 15:15

Lija Athletic

0 - 1

St. Andrews

MAL D2

07/04/2018 14:00

Lija Athletic

1 - 2

St. Andrews

MAL D1

18/11/2017 13:00

St. Andrews

1 - 1

Lija Athletic

MAL D1

01/08/2017 16:30

St. Andrews

3 - 0

Lija Athletic

INT CF

St. Andrews

50%

Draw

17%

Lija Athletic

33%

St. Andrews Last 6 matches

22/04/2023 15:30

St. Andrews 2 - 2 Marsaskala MAL D2

16/04/2023 12:00

Fgura United 2 - 0 St. Andrews MAL D2

10/04/2023 18:30

St. Andrews 1 - 3 Lija Athletic MAL D2

31/03/2023 14:30

St. Andrews 0 - 0 Swieqi United MAL D2

12/03/2023 15:30

Qrendi 0 - 2 St. Andrews MAL D2

04/03/2023 15:30

St. Andrews 2 - 1 Attard MAL D2

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lija Athletic

23/04/2023 13:00

Lija Athletic 4 - 2 Fgura United MAL D2

15/04/2023 12:00

Lija Athletic 0 - 4 Swieqi United MAL D2

10/04/2023 18:30

St. Andrews 1 - 3 Lija Athletic MAL D2

31/03/2023 14:30

Lija Athletic 4 - 5 Qrendi MAL D2

12/03/2023 13:00

Attard 1 - 1 Lija Athletic MAL D2

05/03/2023 15:30

Lija Athletic 4 - 3 Vittoriosa Stars MAL D2

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Malta First Division L...

Played games

St. Andrews

Lija Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.58

Scored

Avg. per game

1.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 12 home matches

YesNo

7 (58%)5 (42%)

In last 12 home matches

NoYes

7 (58%)5 (42%)

St. Andrews

Recent matches

Lija Athletic

Under /Over

(67%)8 4(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)10 2(17%)

Under /Over

(33%)4 8(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)4 8(67%)

Under /Over

(58%)7 5(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)7 5(42%)

/Yes

(42%)5 7(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)5 7(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

St. Andrews

Lija Athletic

Shots

St. Andrews

Total shots

7.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic

Total shots

8.73 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

St. Andrews Pass Lija Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

St. Andrews

Played games

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.25

4.50

Corners

4.58

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

St. Andrews

DISCIPLINARY

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.50

2.33

0.17

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the St. Andrews vs Lija Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for St. Andrews vs Lija Athletic on 23 September 2023 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.

St. Andrews vs Lija Athletic Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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