Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 14 December

Zurrieq

D L L D W

8th place in League

1-1

14/12/2024 09:00

Lija Athletic

L W W D L

13th place in League

Malta First Division League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic on 14 December 2024 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Zurrieq will face Lija Athletic in Malta First Division League on December 14, 2024 at 09:00.
Zurrieq are currently 8th with 22 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 1.62.

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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Pred

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Weather

09:00

2024-12-14

Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Zurrieq

Lija Athletic

2024-12-14 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 14/12/2024

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

03/11/2023 15:30

Lija Athletic

4 - 0

Zurrieq

MAL D2

08/01/2023 14:00

Zurrieq

5 - 1

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

10/01/2015 09:00

Lija Athletic

2 - 0

Zurrieq

MAL D2

14/09/2014 12:15

Zurrieq

0 - 3

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

19/04/2014 10:00

Lija Athletic

1 - 5

Zurrieq

MAL D2

04/01/2014 09:00

Zurrieq

0 - 1

Lija Athletic

MAL D2

Lija Athletic

50%

Draw

Zurrieq

50%

Zurrieq Last 6 matches

01/12/2024 13:30

Marsa 1 - 0 Zurrieq

MAL D2

24/11/2024 11:00

Zurrieq 1 - 0 Mtarfa

MAL D2

03/11/2024 08:30

St. Andrews 0 - 2 Zurrieq

MAL D2

26/10/2024 11:30

Zurrieq 1 - 0 Zebbug Rangers

MAL D2

19/10/2024 11:30

Gudja United 1 - 3 Zurrieq

MAL D2

28/09/2024 12:00

Zurrieq 0 - 1 Valletta FC

MAL D2

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lija Athletic

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

27/10/2024 08:30

Lija Athletic 1 - 0 St. Andrews

MAL D2

20/10/2024 07:30

Zebbug Rangers 2 - 2 Lija Athletic

MAL D2

29/09/2024 14:30

Lija Athletic 0 - 1 Gudja United

MAL D2

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

Zurrieq

Lija Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.86

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

14 (64%)8 (36%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

13 (59%)9 (41%)

Zurrieq

Recent matches

Lija Athletic

Under /Over

(82%)18 4(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)17 5(23%)

Under /Over

(41%)9 13(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)5 17(77%)

Under /Over

(36%)8 14(64%)

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

Zurrieq

Lija Athletic

Shots

Zurrieq

Total shots

7.85 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Lija Athletic

Total shots

9.35 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Zurrieq Pass Lija Athletic

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Zurrieq

Played games

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.18

3.91

Corners

106

4.82

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Zurrieq

DISCIPLINARY

Lija Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

2.55

0.05

0.14

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic on 14 December 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.

Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic Form Analysis

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