This could be an interesting match as Naxxar Lions have their presumed home advantage while Lija Athletic are ahead 6 points in the First Division table.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Naxxar Lions form and stats
The story so far in the First Division for Naxxar Lions, who have the most clean sheets (4) in First Division, at their home stadium is 1 win, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
Naxxar Lions are returning here after visiting Mqabba in a First Division game and winning with a 2-0 scoreline. Preceding that match was the home game against Pembroke Athleta that was lost 1-3.
The Naxxar Lions fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 5 in 4 matches. On the other hand, Naxxar Lions have conceded 4 goals.
Lija Athletic form and stats
3-0-1 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Lija Athletic, who have the most scored goals (19) in First Division, in their First Division matches away.
Lija Athletic delivered a 2-2 draw playing at home against Swieqi (placed 11th) in their previous match; a First Division game. Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Zejtun Corinthians's place.
Today's guests are confident travelers having scored 10 goals in 4 league games away this season. 5 goals have been conceded by Lija Athletic in these games.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 5 wins for Naxxar Lions, 4 draws and 1 win for Lija Athletic. Over 2,5 goals: 4 times; under 2,5 goals: 6 games.Naxxar Lions missing players
Lija Athletic missing players
| Naxxar Lions | Lija Athletic | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 5 | 0 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 19 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 75% | 75% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 75% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 38% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 75% | 88% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 25% | 12% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2.7 | 4 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 8 | 4 | 2.7 |
| 2.7 | 4 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 0.7 | 1 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- All of Lija Athletic's matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Lija Athletic have scored in all their matches so far.
- Lija Athletic have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Lija Athletic have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Lija Athletic haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Naxxar Lions have won significantly more corners at home than away.
| 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 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 19 |
| 2 | Zejtun Corinthians | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | St. Andrews | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | Qrendi | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 | Pieta Hotspurs | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| 6 | Naxxar Lions | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Zebbug Rangers | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 | Pembroke Athleta | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Qormi | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 9 |
| 10 | St. George's | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 | Swieqi | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | Mqabba | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 13 | Fgura United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -8 | 7 |
| 14 | Vittoriosa Stars | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 4 |