Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic: result 5-1 and analysis
Challenge League1st Phase - 17Kick-off on January 8, 2023 at 06:00 PM (UTC)MFA Centenary Stadium, Ta'Qali
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What was the result of Zurrieq vs Lija Athletic?
Zurrieq won 5-1 on January 8, 2023.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Zurrieq have 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats; Lija Athletic have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2022 | Melita(away) | 0-3 | Challenge League |
| Dec 17, 2022 | San Gwann(home) | 3-1 | Challenge League |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Mqabba(away) | 0-1 | Challenge League |
| Dec 11, 2022 | Zejtun Corinthians(home) | 2-1 | Challenge League |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Qrendi(away) | 5-2 | Challenge League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2022 | Swieqi United(home) | 2-2 | Challenge League |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Naxxar Lions(away) | 2-3 | Challenge League |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Melita(away) | 2-2 | Challenge League |
| Dec 8, 2022 | San Gwann(home) | 1-2 | Challenge League |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Mqabba(away) | 2-1 | Challenge League |
How many goals should we expect?
Zurrieq score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Lija Athletic score 1.5 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurrieq | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
| Lija Athletic | 1.5 | 1.7 | 3 | 9/15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Zurrieq | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
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