Lija Athletic vs Melita: result 1-2 and analysis
Challenge LeagueGroup A · Matchday 16Kick-off on February 11, 2022 at 08:00 PM (UTC)MFA Centenary Stadium, Ta'Qali
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What was the result of Lija Athletic vs Melita?
Melita won 1-2 on February 11, 2022.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lija Athletic have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Melita have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2022 | Vittoriosa Stars(away) | 5-1 | Challenge League |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Naxxar Lions(home) | 1-3 | Challenge League |
| Jan 22, 2022 | San Gwann(away) | 1-4 | Challenge League |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Zejtun Corinthians(home) | 2-1 | Challenge League |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Rabat Ajax(home) | 3-0 | Challenge League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2022 | St. George's(home) | 1-2 | FA Trophy |
| Feb 5, 2022 | St. George's(home) | 3-0 | Challenge League |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Mqabba(away) | 2-3 | Challenge League |
| Jan 23, 2022 | Pembroke Athleta(home) | 1-3 | Challenge League |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Marsaxlokk(away) | 2-0 | Challenge League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Lija Athletic win, 0 draws, 2 Melita wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2021 | Melita 2-1 Lija Athletic | Challenge League |
| Jan 14, 2017 | Melita 2-0 Lija Athletic | Challenge League |
| Sep 11, 2016 | Lija Athletic 5-1 Melita | Challenge League |
Last archived meeting: Melita vs Lija Athletic on Oct 24, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Lija Athletic score 1.9 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Melita score 1.4 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lija Athletic | 1.9 | 1.8 | 3 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
| Melita | 1.4 | 1.2 | 7 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Melita | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 13 |
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