With their 23 point advantage in the league table, Lija Athletic fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Marsa.
It's no vacation for neither Lija Athletic nor Marsa as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups. Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Lija Athletic form and stats
Overall stats at home this season for Lija Athletic are 5-3-3 (wins-draw-losses). The last three games played by Lija Athletic, regardless of arena, have all ended draws.The home team returns to MFA Centenary Stadium after sharing the points with Swieqi on their last time out; the First Division game ended 4-4. Before that, Lija Athletic drew at home versus Vittoriosa Stars.
There will be little rest for Lija Athletic after this match as they are travelling to Zebbug Rangers for a First Division game in only three days.
The Lija Athletic fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 19 goals in 11 matches. On the other hand, Lija Athletic have conceded 14 goals.
Marsa form and stats
The hunting on away grounds hasn’t been very fruitful for Marsa, who have the most conceded goals (65) in First Division, so far with only 1 point returning home. The records show 0-1-9 (win-draw-lose). The sun doesn’t shine and the birds do not sing for Marsa, who have now gone 16 games without a victory. The Gharghur game was their last win and it’s been a dry spell since. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in ten away games in a row.It might be tough going out on the road again for Marsa, facing their second straight away game. Especially as that game, in the First Division, ended a defeat 1-3 versus Zebbug Rangers. A 0-5 loss hosting Swieqi before that.
A quick return to home after this game, as Marsa are hosting Qrendi in the First Division only three days away.
The visitors have scored 8 goals from 10 away games, an average of less than one per game. The Marsa defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 31 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Lija Athletic and Marsa have met before this season: Marsa - Lija Athletic 0-3. Head-2-head stats last three meetings: 3 - 0 - 0 (Lija Athletic wins - draws - Marsa wins).Lija Athletic missing players
Marsa missing players
| Lija Athletic | Marsa | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 21 | 11 | Played | 10 | 21 |
| 37 | 19 | Scored | 8 | 13 |
| 37 | 14 | Conceded | 31 | 65 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 90% | 90% |
| 95% | 91% | Over 1.5 | 90% | 86% |
| 67% | 55% | Over 2.5 | 80% | 76% |
| 48% | 36% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 38% |
| 24% | 18% | Over 4.5 | 30% | 24% |
| 76% | 73% | Both teams to score | 70% | 48% |
| 14% | 18% | Clean Sheet | 10% | 14% |
| 10% | 9% | Failed To Score | 30% | 48% |
- Lija Athletic hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Marsa is involved in more goals away, than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Sirens | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 10 | 37 | 49 |
| 2 | Gudja United | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 15 | 45 |
| 3 | Santa Lucia | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 48 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 22 | 35 |
| 4 | Naxxar Lions | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 | Pembroke Athleta | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 32 |
| 6 | Zebbug Rangers | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 30 |
| 7 | Swieqi | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 30 |
| 8 | Lija Athletic | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 28 |
| 9 | Mqabba | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -9 | 28 |
| 10 | Zejtun Corinthians | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 26 |
| 11 | Vittoriosa Stars | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 26 |
| 12 | Qrendi | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 41 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 21 | -11 | 20 |
| 13 | San Gwann | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 24 | 42 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 24 | -18 | 19 |
| 14 | Marsa | 21 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 65 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 31 | -52 | 5 |
| 14 | Marsa | 17 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 52 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 26 | -40 | 5 |
| 15 | Racing Santander | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Cultural Leonesa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
