The league table in First Division tells a story about these teams so far, with Lija Athletic leading Swieqi by 11 points. Match preview to follow:
Lija Athletic and Swieqi should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.
Lija Athletic form and stats
As mentioned below, Lija Athletic are feasting on a winning streak here so far with maximum points from their first 3 First Division games. Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Lija Athletic, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.
The fans are hoping that Lija Athletic will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-2 away loss in the First Division game against Zejtun Corinthians (placed 4th). A strong away win before that one, visiting Qrendi and winning 5-0.
Lija Athletic can score goals in their home matches. After 3 league matches they have found the net 7 times. On the other hand, Lija Athletic have conceded 4 goals.
Swieqi form and stats
Swieqi have six points from their first three away games in the First Division, meaning two victories and a loss. Momentum is building for Swieqi in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a First Division home defeat versus Mqabba with 0-1 on the scoreboard. Before that one, a nice away victory 4-1 at Mellieha.
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Swieqi are regular goalscorers on their travels. As opposed to that, Swieqi have seen the ball go into their own net 4 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Lija Athletic-Swieqi H2H statistics last two meetings regardless of arena: Lija Athletic 0 wins, Swieqi 1 win, 1 draw. 2 of these two matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Lija Athletic missing players
Swieqi missing players
| Lija Athletic | Swieqi | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 | 7 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | Conceded | C | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 71% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 100% | 71% |
| 29% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 29% | 33% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 33% | 14% |
| 86% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 100% | 71% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| 2.7 | 0 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- All of Lija Athletic's matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- All of Swieqi's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Lija Athletic have created more than twice as many corners as Swieqi.
- Lija Athletic have scored in all their matches so far.
- Lija Athletic have won all their matches at home so far.
- Lija Athletic have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Lija Athletic have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Lija Athletic haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Swieqi have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Swieqi have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Swieqi have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Swieqi haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Lija Athletic | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 18 |
| 2 | Qrendi | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | Pieta Hotspurs | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 | Zejtun Corinthians | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 5 | St. Andrews | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 6 | Pembroke Athleta | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | Naxxar Lions | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | Qormi | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Zebbug Rangers | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | St. George's | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | Swieqi | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 | Mqabba | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Fgura United | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 14 | Vittoriosa Stars | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -5 | 4 |