Zebbug Rangers vs Lija Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Zebbug Rangers

L L D D L

14th place in League

1-1

21/01/2024 11:30

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

8th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Zebbug Rangers vs Lija Athletic on 21 January 2024 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Zebbug Rangers vs Lija Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Zebbug Rangers will face Lija Athletic in Malta First Division League on January 21, 2024 at 11:30.
Zebbug Rangers are currently 14th with 10 points after 15 matches.
Lija Athletic sit 8th with 22 points from 15 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.95.

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

11:30

2024-01-21

Zebbug Rangers vs Lija Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Zebbug Rangers

Lija Athletic

2024-01-21 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2024

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

08/12/2019 08:15

Lija Athletic

4 - 2

Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

06/04/2019 11:15

Zebbug Rangers

1 - 2

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

07/12/2018 14:00

Lija Athletic

1 - 0

Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

08/04/2017 10:00

Lija Athletic

3 - 1

Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

09/12/2016 14:30

Zebbug Rangers

2 - 1

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

13/03/2016 09:00

Lija Athletic

1 - 4

Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

Lija Athletic

67%

Draw

Zebbug Rangers

33%

Zebbug Rangers Last 6 matches

13/01/2024 09:00

St. Patrick FC 1 - 2 Zebbug Rangers

MAL Cup

06/01/2024 09:00

Zebbug Rangers 1 - 1 Attard

MAL D2

16/12/2023 11:30

Zejtun Corinthians 4 - 1 Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

13/12/2023 14:20

Tarxien Rainbows F.C 1 - 2 Zebbug Rangers

MAL Cup

10/12/2023 11:40

Zebbug Rangers 0 - 2 Senglea Athletic

MAL D2

03/12/2023 14:00

Swieqi United 0 - 1 Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lija Athletic

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

17/12/2023 09:00

Attard 2 - 3 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

12/12/2023 15:20

Kirkop United 1 - 2 Lija Athletic

MAL Cup

08/12/2023 06:00

Lija Athletic 2 - 3 Melita FC Saint Julian

MAL D2

02/12/2023 11:30

Fgura United 3 - 0 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Zebbug Rangers

Lija Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 24 matches

YesNo

18 (75%)6 (25%)

In last 24 matches

NoYes

14 (58%)10 (42%)

Zebbug Rangers

Recent matches

Lija Athletic

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)20 4(17%)

Under /Over

(29%)7 17(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)14 10(42%)

/Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Zebbug Rangers

Lija Athletic

Shots

Zebbug Rangers

Total shots

7.90 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic

Total shots

9.43 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Zebbug Rangers Pass Lija Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Zebbug Rangers

Played games

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.21

4.13

Corners

103

4.29

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Zebbug Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.21

2.25

0.13

0.25

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Zebbug Rangers vs Lija Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Zebbug Rangers vs Lija Athletic on 21 January 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.

Zebbug Rangers vs Lija Athletic Form Analysis

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