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32'
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Mota L.
34'
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Makoma D.
52'
52'
Micallef J.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 2-1, with Birkirkara advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
39%
30%
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
65%
/ Medium Confidence
- Birkirkara carry the better recent record into this one.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
- Birkirkara have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Birkirkara, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
- These two have met 5 times recently and Birkirkara have taken 4 of them.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
Birkirkara Clean Sheet 15%
Zabbar Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Birkirkara | Zabbar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 9 | 8 |
| Draws | 7 | 10 |
| Losses | 14 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 0.75 | 1.88 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.75 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.25 | 1.63 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jul 18, 2026 Club Friendly
Birkirkara vs Zabbar
2:1
Apr 11, 2026 Premier League
Birkirkara vs Zabbar
1:0
Mar 4, 2026 FA Trophy
Birkirkara vs Zabbar
2:1
Feb 21, 2026 Premier League
Birkirkara vs Zabbar
0:3
Oct 3, 2025 Premier League
Zabbar vs Birkirkara
0:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Birkirkara Compare
Top Goalscorer Reid K.
1 Goals Assists Leader Lopez F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.58
Avg xA / game 0.38
Zabbar Compare
Top Goalscorer Vinicius Paiva
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Birkirkara 31 / 100
Zabbar 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Birkirkara Zabbar
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick ZAB Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Zabbar's defensive record shows goals conceded in 67% of 30 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.
Recent resilience: Birkirkara stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Birkirkara's goal record stands at 57% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Scoring Trends
Birkirkara VS Zabbar
0.75 Goals Scored 1.88
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.63
50% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Birkirkara
(Home) 25 Jul
Birkirkara
2 : 3 Sliema
18 Jul
Birkirkara
2 : 1 Zabbar
30 Apr
Birkirkara
1 : 1 Mosta FC
24 Apr
Tarxien
0 : 0 Birkirkara
18 Apr
Hibernians
0 : 0 Birkirkara
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25 Jul
Birkirkara
2 : 3 Sliema
18 Jul
Birkirkara
2 : 1 Zabbar
30 Apr
Birkirkara
1 : 1 Mosta FC
11 Apr
Birkirkara
1 : 0 Zabbar
14 Mar
Birkirkara
2 : 2 Floriana
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Zabbar
(Away) 25 Jul
Marsaxlokk
0 : 0 Zabbar
18 Jul
Birkirkara
2 : 1 Zabbar
10 May
Zabbar
2 : 0 Tarxien
05 May
Zabbar
2 : 3 Tarxien
30 Apr
Zabbar
3 : 0 Hibernians
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25 Jul
Marsaxlokk
0 : 0 Zabbar
18 Jul
Birkirkara
2 : 1 Zabbar
19 Apr
Tarxien
3 : 3 Zabbar
15 Apr
Mosta FC
2 : 1 Zabbar
11 Apr
Birkirkara
1 : 0 Zabbar
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
Tarxien-
TBD-
TBD-
Ghajnsielem-
Pembroke-
TBD-
TBD-
Valletta-
Hamrun-
TBD-
Victoria Hotspurs3
Xaghra1
Fgura-
TBD-
Sirens1
Santa Lucia2
Birkirkara-
TBD-
TBD-
Victoria Wanderers-
Pieta-
TBD-
TBD-
Mtarfa-
Floriana-
TBD-
TBD-
Marsaxlokk-
Zabbar-
TBD-
Melita0
Xewkija1
St. Andrews3
Vittoriosa0
TBD-
Gzira-
Hibernians-
TBD-
TBD-
Gudja-
Zebbug0
Qala Saints5
TBD-
Mgarr-
Mosta FC-
TBD-
TBD-
Mqabba FC-
Zurrieq-
TBD-
TBD-
Kercem Ajax-
Qormi1
Balzan FC4
Nadur1
Birzebbuga4
Sliema-
TBD-
TBD-
Swieqi-
Marsa-
TBD-
TBD-
Naxxar Lions-
1/16-finals
Tarxien4
Ghajnsielem0
Pembroke0
Valletta1
Hamrun5
Victoria Hotspurs0
Fgura2
Santa Lucia1
Birkirkara3
Victoria Wanderers1
Pieta5
Mtarfa0
Floriana1
Marsaxlokk0
Zabbar1
Xewkija0
St. Andrews0
Gzira2
Hibernians3
Gudja1
Qala Saints0
Mgarr2
Mosta FC2
Mqabba FC1
Zurrieq4
Kercem Ajax0
Balzan FC1
Birzebbuga2
Sliema1
Swieqi2
Marsa0
Naxxar Lions3
1/8-finals
Tarxien0
Valletta1
Hamrun5
Fgura0
Birkirkara2
Pieta0
Floriana0
Zabbar1
Gzira3
Hibernians2
Mgarr0
Mosta FC3
Zurrieq3
Birzebbuga0
Swieqi2
Naxxar Lions4
Quarter-finals
Valletta3
Hamrun1
Birkirkara2
Zabbar1
Gzira2
Mosta FC1
Zurrieq1
Naxxar Lions2
Semi-finals
Valletta3
Birkirkara1
Gzira2
Naxxar Lions1
Final
Valletta2
Gzira1
