Mqabba FC vs Lija Athletic tips and predictions

Lija Athletic too short in Challenge League encounter

To start this preview with a disclaimer; it isn't a particularly confident forecast but the away side price is too short.

These away players are supposed to have too much firepower but it might not be as straightforward as that. The hosts have logged 2 wins from their last 3 home games while the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 4 of their last 5 matches, home or away. For such a short priced team, perhaps they'd be expected to have done better than this.

While not necessarily enough to pull of the upset Mqabba FC have posted some good numbers. They scored two or more goals in all of their recent 3 home matches.

Lija Athletic can be punished when they lose their shape. They've conceded two or more goals in all of their last 4 matches. And the home side will be looking for evidence that they aren't necessarily facing an annihilation. In front of goal the visitors have sometimes been poor. They've been goalless in 3 of their last 5 matches.

It's not a hugely confident prediction and the hosts may feel they've exceeded expectations if they end up in stalemate. The sportsbooks expect goals at both ends of the park despite the favouritism for Lija Athletic. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter.