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Mota L.
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Makoma D.
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Micallef J.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
41%
30%
29%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Birkirkara
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
41%
/ Low Confidence
- Birkirkara carry the better recent record into this one.
- Win probability leans Birkirkara's way, sitting at 90%.
- 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) 30.400000000000002%
Birkirkara Clean Sheet 68%
Zabbar Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Birkirkara | Zabbar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 11 | 7 |
| Draws | 9 | 10 |
| Losses | 11 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.16 | 1.26 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 18, 2026 Premier League
Zabbar vs Birkirkara
0:2
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
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 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Zabbar Compare
Top Goalscorer Vinicius Paiva
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Birkirkara 95 / 100
Zabbar 10 / 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 Birkirkara Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Birkirkara's goal record stands at 68% scoring rate across 31 recent games.
Defensive concern: Zabbar conceded in 68% of 31 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Birkirkara stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Birkirkara VS Zabbar
1.5 Goals Scored 1.5
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Birkirkara
(Home) 18 Sept
Zabbar
0 : 2 Birkirkara
12 Sept
Birkirkara
1 : 1 Hibernians
06 Sept
Sliema
2 : 1 Birkirkara
30 Aug
Mosta FC
1 : 0 Birkirkara
22 Aug
Birkirkara
1 : 0 Hamrun
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12 Sept
Birkirkara
1 : 1 Hibernians
22 Aug
Birkirkara
1 : 0 Hamrun
17 Aug
Birkirkara
4 : 0 Gzira
07 Aug
Birkirkara
1 : 1 Balzan FC
01 Aug
Birkirkara
1 : 0 Marsaxlokk
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Zabbar
(Away) 18 Sept
Zabbar
0 : 2 Birkirkara
14 Sept
Gzira
0 : 0 Zabbar
06 Sept
Zabbar
1 : 2 Hamrun
28 Aug
Hibernians
1 : 1 Zabbar
22 Aug
Zabbar
1 : 0 Birzebbuga
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14 Sept
Gzira
0 : 0 Zabbar
28 Aug
Hibernians
1 : 1 Zabbar
16 Aug
Valletta
4 : 2 Zabbar
25 Jul
Marsaxlokk
0 : 0 Zabbar
18 Jul
Birkirkara
2 : 1 Zabbar
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
Tarxien -
TBD -
TBD -
Ghajnsielem -
Pembroke -
TBD -
TBD -
Valletta -
Hamrun -
TBD -
Victoria Hotspurs 3
Xaghra 1
Fgura -
TBD -
Sirens 1
Santa Lucia 2
Birkirkara -
TBD -
TBD -
Victoria Wanderers -
Pieta -
TBD -
TBD -
Mtarfa -
Floriana -
TBD -
TBD -
Marsaxlokk -
Zabbar -
TBD -
Melita 0
Xewkija 1
St. Andrews 3
Vittoriosa 0
TBD -
Gzira -
Hibernians -
TBD -
TBD -
Gudja -
Zebbug 0
Qala Saints 5
TBD -
Mgarr -
Mosta FC -
TBD -
TBD -
Mqabba FC -
Zurrieq -
TBD -
TBD -
Kercem Ajax -
Qormi 1
Balzan FC 4
Nadur 1
Birzebbuga 4
Sliema -
TBD -
TBD -
Swieqi -
Marsa -
TBD -
TBD -
Naxxar Lions -
1/16-finals
Tarxien 4
Ghajnsielem 0
Pembroke 0
Valletta 1
Hamrun 5
Victoria Hotspurs 0
Fgura 2
Santa Lucia 1
Birkirkara 3
Victoria Wanderers 1
Pieta 5
Mtarfa 0
Floriana 1
Marsaxlokk 0
Zabbar 1
Xewkija 0
St. Andrews 0
Gzira 2
Hibernians 3
Gudja 1
Qala Saints 0
Mgarr 2
Mosta FC 2
Mqabba FC 1
Zurrieq 4
Kercem Ajax 0
Balzan FC 1
Birzebbuga 2
Sliema 1
Swieqi 2
Marsa 0
Naxxar Lions 3
1/8-finals
Tarxien 0
Valletta 1
Hamrun 5
Fgura 0
Birkirkara 2
Pieta 0
Floriana 0
Zabbar 1
Gzira 3
Hibernians 2
Mgarr 0
Mosta FC 3
Zurrieq 3
Birzebbuga 0
Swieqi 2
Naxxar Lions 4
Quarter-finals
Valletta 3
Hamrun 1
Birkirkara 2
Zabbar 1
Gzira 2
Mosta FC 1
Zurrieq 1
Naxxar Lions 2
Semi-finals
Valletta 3
Birkirkara 1
Gzira 2
Naxxar Lions 1
Final
Valletta 2
Gzira 1
