There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the First Division table so far. Here's the Zebbug Rangers - Lija Athletic latest:
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a First Division game only three days ago. That match was played in the comfort of their own home stadium, hosting Marsa. There's been little rest and some travel, but Lija Athletic will do their best. This pitch has sand pitch, which is not Lija Athletic's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on sand pitch Lija Athletic have performed like this: three matches played resulting in 1 win, 0 draws and 2 defeats with the goal stats 4-11 (scored/conceded).
Zebbug Rangers form and stats
The story so far for Zebbug Rangers at their home stadium (MFA Centenary Stadium) is 3 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats. The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Zebbug Rangers has won four games in a row. The Vittoriosa Stars match was the last time out without a victory. Two home wins in a row for Zebbug Rangers bring valid hopes of a third.Zebbug Rangers's previous game was a First Division match also played at home, ending 3-1 versus Marsa. The home side are looking to build on that result. A strong away win before that one, visiting Sirens and winning 2-1.
Zebbug Rangers has scored 12 goals at home this season, in 11 matches. 14 goals have been conceded.
Lija Athletic form and stats
The loot brought home from travels has not been plentiful for Lija Athletic as they have only collected 10 points from their 10 away games. Lija Athletic only has 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 4 draws. Two points from the last two away games for Lija Athletic, which the math geniuses among you will translate to two draws.The supporters enjoyed Lija Athletic's previous game versus Marsa, a First Division 4-1 win played at home. A 4-4 draw at Swieqi's stadium before that.
Lija Athletic has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches this season, 18 goals from 10 games. Lija Athletic have conceded 23 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Lija Athletic - Zebbug Rangers 1-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last seven meetings): Zebbug Rangers won 3 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Lija Athletic has 3 wins.Top Goalscorers
Zebbug Rangers missing players
Lija Athletic missing players
| Zebbug Rangers | Lija Athletic | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 21 | 11 | Played | 10 | 22 |
| 29 | 12 | Scored | 18 | 41 |
| 25 | 14 | Conceded | 23 | 38 |
| 86% | 91% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 82% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 95% |
| 57% | 55% | Over 2.5 | 80% | 68% |
| 19% | 9% | Over 3.5 | 60% | 50% |
| 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 30% | 27% |
| 48% | 55% | Both teams to score | 80% | 77% |
| 24% | 18% | Clean Sheet | 10% | 14% |
| 43% | 36% | Failed To Score | 10% | 9% |
- Lija Athletic hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Lija Athletic is involved in more matches over 2.5 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 | Lija Athletic | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 41 | 38 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 23 | 3 | 31 |
| 7 | Zebbug Rangers | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 30 |
| 8 | Swieqi | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 30 |
| 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 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 69 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 35 | -55 | 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 |
