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Kuching City FC vs Penang

Malaysia Malaysia

Malaysia Cup Sarawak Stadium, Kuching
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Match Events

45' Event
Nistelrooy G.
45' Event
Ngah R.
81'
Brundo S.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-0, with Kuching City FC advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

90%
Kuching City FC
6%
Draws
4%
Penang
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Kuching City FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Kuching City FC carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Kuching City FC a 90% chance of winning this.
  • Kuching City FC have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Kuching City FC, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
Kuching City FC Clean Sheet 20%
Penang Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kuching City FC Penang
Matches Played 31 33
Wins 19 12
Draws 5 9
Losses 7 12
Goals Scored 2 1.25
Goals Conceded 0.75 1
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 14, 2026 Super League
Penang vs Kuching City FC
0:1
Jan 24, 2026 Malaysia Cup
Kuching City FC vs Penang
2:0
Jan 18, 2026 Malaysia Cup
Penang vs Kuching City FC
1:0
Oct 25, 2025 Super League
Kuching City FC vs Penang
1:1
Feb 16, 2025 Super League
Penang vs Kuching City FC
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kuching City FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Nistelrooy G.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Ngah R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Penang Compare

Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kuching City FC 85 / 100
Penang 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kuching City FC Penang

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick KUC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Kuching City FC scored in 87% of their last 31 outings.

Penang let in goals in 64% of their last 33 matches.

Games between these two average 1.60 goals.

Solid form: Kuching City FC remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Kuching City FC VS Penang
2 Goals Scored 1.25
0.75 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 38%
50% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Kuching City FC

(Home)
23 May
Johor DT
2 : 0
Kuching City FC
17 May
Kuching City FC
1 : 0
Kuala Lumpur City
09 May
Melaka FC
1 : 3
Kuching City FC
01 May
Kuching City FC
2 : 1
Terengganu
25 Apr
DPMM
2 : 2
Kuching City FC
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Penang

(Away)
15 May
Penang
2 : 1
DPMM
08 May
PDRM FC
1 : 1
Penang
02 May
Selangor
4 : 0
Penang
26 Apr
Penang
0 : 0
Sabah
19 Apr
Sabah
1 : 0
Penang
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Damansara0
Terengganu7
Perak2
Kuala Lumpur City3
Melaka FC5
Sabah2
PDRM FC1
Johor DT11
Star City0
Negeri Sembilan FA1
Kelantan The Real Warriors1
Selangor5
Kelantan Red Warrior1
DPMM3
Penang1
Kuching City FC2
Quarter-finals
Terengganu2
Kuala Lumpur City3
Melaka FC1
Johor DT8
Negeri Sembilan FA1
Selangor6
DPMM2
Kuching City FC6
Semi-finals
Kuala Lumpur City1
Johor DT8
Selangor1
Kuching City FC2
Final
Johor DT2
Kuching City FC0