More points have been won by Zurrieq at this point, with the 5th spot in the First Division table and hosting Lija Athletic (who are in 11th).
- Zurrieq have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Lija Athletic have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Zurrieq form and stats
16 points is a decent return from 8 First Division games here at MFA Centenary Stadium for Zurrieq. The data says 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. After failing to beat Attard here at MFA Centenary Stadium, Zurrieq has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with five wins in a row.
Zurrieq are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-3 away versus Melita.
Before that game, the 3-1 home victory against San Gwann.Sports gamblers, take note: A review of the 16 most recent league matches highlights that 12 of them had at least one goal from each team.
The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Hibernians in only four days.
A decent goal production from Zurrieq in their home games so far, with 14 goals from 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Zurrieq's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Lija Athletic form and stats
3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Lija Athletic playing as the away team in the First Division this season.
Lija played 2-2 against Swieqi in their previous match. Drawing 2-2 against Swieqi after 90 minutes last time out was very disappointing after leading the match 2-0. Their manager Galea needs to evaluate why the team couldn't defend their result.
Preceding that game, the 2-3 loss visiting Naxxar Lions's place.Goal hungry football fans should note that 8 of this club's 10 most recent league rounds have ended with at least three goals.
Lija Athletic have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 17 goals from 8 away matches. Lija struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 14 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
Data for the previous four meetings between these two contenders are: one win for Zurrieq, zero draws and three wins for Lija Athletic. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: two games.
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| Zurrieq | Lija Athletic | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 28 | 14 | 4 | Scored | S | 4 | 17 | 27 |
| 27 | 11 | 3 | Conceded | C | 6 | 14 | 27 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 88% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 88% | 88% |
| 81% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 75% | 69% |
| 44% | 38% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 62% | 44% |
| 19% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 38% | 25% |
| 75% | 88% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 75% | 69% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 19% |
| 19% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 12% | 19% |
| 5.4 | 5.8 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| 5.2 | 5.4 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| 2.6 | 2.2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 9.4 | 8.1 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| 39% | 41% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 39% | 33% |
| 11.1 | 9 | 5.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16.7 | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| 4.7 | 3.8 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 9 | 6.8 | 5.5 |
- Lija Athletic have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Lija Athletic have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Lija Athletic haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Zurrieq have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Zurrieq 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 | Sliema Wanderers | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 29 | 44 |
| 2 | Naxxar Lions | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 27 | 41 |
| 3 | Zejtun Corinthians | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 33 |
| 4 | Tarxien Rainbows | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 31 |
| 5 | Zurrieq | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 26 |
| 6 | Melita | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 25 |
| 7 | Fgura United | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | St. Andrews | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -3 | 22 |
| 9 | Marsa | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 21 |
| 10 | Swieqi | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| 11 | Lija Athletic | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
| 12 | Attard | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -11 | 18 |
| 13 | Marsaskala | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 37 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 23 | -10 | 15 |
| 14 | Mqabba | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -14 | 15 |
| 15 | San Gwann | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -15 | 15 |
| 16 | Qrendi | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 17 | -17 | 13 |
| 17 | Mtarfa | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | -18 | 11 |
| 18 | Vittoriosa Stars | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 20 | -23 | 10 |
