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Lija Athletic vs Marsa: result 4-2 and analysis

Challenge LeagueRegular Season - 12Kick-off on December 18, 2016 at 03:15 PM (UTC)Lija Ground, Lija

Lija Athletic
4-2
Marsa

Full time

What was the result of Lija Athletic vs Marsa?

Lija Athletic won 4-2 on December 18, 2016.

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 11 matches in all competitions, Lija Athletic have 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Marsa have 4, 0 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Lija Athletic
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Dec 9, 2016Zebbug Rangers(away)1-2Challenge League
Dec 3, 2016Pietà Hotspurs(away)3-2Challenge League
Nov 25, 2016Senglea Athletic(home)1-1Challenge League
Nov 20, 2016Sirens(away)2-1Challenge League
Nov 7, 2016Fgura United(home)2-0Challenge League
Marsa
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Dec 11, 2016Pietà Hotspurs(home)1-2Challenge League
Dec 4, 2016Senglea Athletic(away)2-1Challenge League
Nov 26, 2016Sirens(home)0-2Challenge League
Nov 19, 2016Fgura United(away)2-1Challenge League
Nov 6, 2016Vittoriosa Stars(home)2-0Challenge League

How many goals should we expect?

Lija Athletic score 2.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 11; Marsa score 1.3 and concede 1.6.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Lija Athletic2.01.328/117/11
Marsa1.31.615/116/11

Over the last 11 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Marsa224711323817

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