Valletta FC vs Lija Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 September

Valletta FC

D W W W W

1st place in League

6 - 0

22/09/2024 12:00

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

13th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Valletta FC vs Lija Athletic on 22 September 2024 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Valletta FC vs Lija Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Valletta FC will face Lija Athletic in Malta First Division League on September 22, 2024 at 12:00.
Valletta FC are currently 1st with 38 points after 15 matches.
Lija Athletic sit 13th with 12 points from 15 matches.

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

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Pred

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STANDINGS UP TO 22/09/2024

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

18/12/2020 11:59

Lija Athletic

1 - 2

Valletta FC

MAL D1

21/08/2020 12:30

Valletta FC

3 - 3

Lija Athletic

INT CF

27/01/2019 11:15

Lija Athletic

1 - 7

Valletta FC

MAL Cup

12/02/2018 13:00

Lija Athletic

1 - 3

Valletta FC

MAL D1

13/10/2017 14:15

Valletta FC

4 - 2

Lija Athletic

MAL D1

Lija Athletic

20%

Draw

20%

Valletta FC

60%

Valletta FC Last 6 matches

14/09/2024 11:50

Sirens 0 - 3 Valletta FC

MAL D2

30/08/2024 14:30

Mosta FC 0 - 2 Valletta FC

INT CF

02/05/2024 14:30

Valletta FC 5 - 2 Gudja United

MAL D1

28/04/2024 08:00

Naxxar Lions 4 - 0 Valletta FC

MAL D1

21/04/2024 10:15

Valletta FC 1 - 0 Balzan FC

MAL D1

14/04/2024 10:15

Hibernians FC 2 - 2 Valletta FC

MAL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Lija Athletic

14/09/2024 09:00

Lija Athletic 1 - 2 Pieta Hotspurs

MAL D2

28/04/2024 11:30

St. Andrews 5 - 0 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

20/04/2024 10:30

Lija Athletic 0 - 4 Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

13/04/2024 08:00

Swieqi United 4 - 0 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

05/04/2024 14:30

Lija Athletic 1 - 0 Zejtun Corinthians

MAL D2

16/03/2024 11:30

Fgura United 1 - 1 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Malta First Division L...

Played games

Valletta FC

Lija Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.23

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

19 (86%)3 (14%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

17 (77%)5 (23%)

Valletta FC

Recent matches

Lija Athletic

Under /Over

(73%)16 6(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)17 5(23%)

Under /Over

(32%)7 15(68%)

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

(27%)6 16(73%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)13 9(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Valletta FC

Lija Athletic

Shots

Valletta FC

Total shots

12.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic

Total shots

9.35 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Valletta FC Pass Lija Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Valletta FC

Played games

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.68

Clean sheets

0.18

6.64

146

Corners

106

4.82

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Valletta FC

DISCIPLINARY

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.05

2.55

0.05

0.14

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Valletta FC vs Lija Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Valletta FC vs Lija Athletic on 22 September 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.

Valletta FC vs Lija Athletic Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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