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Marsa vs Gharghur

Malta Malta

FA Trophy 2018/2019
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Match Events

16' Event
Gauci M.
(Penalty)
19' Event
de Fex R.
28' Event
Bonello S.

AI Match Summary

Marsa in this FA Trophy 2018/2019 tie, finishing 5-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

38%
Marsa
20%
Draws
42%
Gharghur
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Gharghur

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

38% / Low Confidence
  • Attack-wise there's a gap: Marsa at 1.45 per game, Gharghur at 1.37.
  • Model gives Marsa a 38% chance of winning this.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Marsa, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Marsa have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Marsa Clean Sheet 16%
Gharghur Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Marsa Gharghur
Matches Played 33 30
Wins 6 6
Draws 7 5
Losses 20 19
Goals Scored 1.45 1.37
Goals Conceded 2.09 2.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.17 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 27, 2018 FA Trophy
Marsa vs Gharghur
5:1
Feb 11, 2017 Challenge League
Gharghur vs Marsa
1:0
Oct 16, 2016 Challenge League
Marsa vs Gharghur
5:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Marsa Compare

Top Goalscorer de Fex R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Farrugia M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.9
Avg xA / game 0.58

Gharghur Compare

Top Goalscorer Bonello S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Marsa 84 / 100
Gharghur 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
Marsa Gharghur

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Marsa Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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

Defensive concern: Gharghur conceded in 90% of 30 recent games.

These sides typically produce 5.00 goals when they meet.

Attacking prowess: Marsa scored in 76% of their last 33 outings.

Recent resilience: Marsa stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Marsa VS -
1.13 Goals Scored 0
2 Goals Conceded 0
75% Over 1.5 0%
75% Over 2.5 0%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Marsa

(Home)
18 Apr
Zebbug
1 : 1
Marsa
11 Apr
Marsa
5 : 0
Mtarfa
01 Apr
Zurrieq
2 : 1
Marsa
14 Mar
Santa Lucia
0 : 1
Marsa
08 Mar
Marsa
3 : 3
Gudja
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Gharghur

(Away)
26 Oct
Rabat Ajax
4 : 1
Gharghur
14 Sept
Sannat Lions
0 : 1
Gharghur
27 Oct
Marsa
5 : 1
Gharghur
09 Sept
Gharghur
3 : 1
Xaghra
02 Sept
Qala Saints
1 : 3
Gharghur
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Mgarr -
Ghaxaq 2
St. Lawrence 0
Mtarfa 0
Victoria Wanderers 10
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Mellieha -
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Qala Saints 1
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Balzan FC -
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Sannat Lions 2
Dingli Swallows 1
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Qrendi -
Gudja -
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Sirens -
Mqabba FC -
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Ghajnsielem 0
Xewkija 2
Zebbug -
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Santa Lucia -
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Kercem Ajax 1
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Victoria Hotspurs 4
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Xaghra 1
Gharghur 3
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Sannat Lions 0
Qrendi 3
Gudja 2
Sirens 1
Mqabba FC 1
Xewkija 6
Zebbug 1
Marsaxlokk 0
Santa Lucia 2
Birzebbuga 3
Vittoriosa 2
Kirkop 1
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Nadur 7
Zabbar 0
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Luqa 0
Rabat Ajax 5
Siggiewi 2
Victoria Hotspurs 1
Swieqi 0
Melita 1
Zejtun 2
Naxxar Lions 1
St. Venera 0
Pembroke 3
Mdina 2
Gharb 1
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Qormi -
San Gwann 2
Mgarr 1
Ghaxaq 1
Fgura 4
Lija 4
St. George's FC 0
Kalkara 0
Mellieha 2
Marsa 5
Gharghur 1
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Balzan FC 5
Qrendi 1
Gudja 1
Xewkija 2
Zebbug 5
Birzebbuga 0
Vittoriosa 0
Tarxien 3
Mosta FC 3
Senglea 2
St. Andrews 0
Sliema 2
Hamrun 1
Floriana 0
Nadur 0
Birkirkara 4
Gzira 4
Rabat Ajax 0
Siggiewi 1
Melita 3
Zejtun 2
Pembroke 0
Mdina 1
Pieta 4
Hibernians 5
Qormi 1
San Gwann 0
Fgura 1
Lija 5
Mellieha 0
Marsa 0
Valletta 3
1/8-finals
Balzan FC 6
Xewkija 1
Zebbug 0
Tarxien 5
Mosta FC 2
Sliema 1
Hamrun 1
Birkirkara 2
Gzira 4
Melita 2
Zejtun 0
Pieta 2
Hibernians 4
Fgura 0
Lija 1
Valletta 7
Quarter-finals
Balzan FC 2
Tarxien 0
Mosta FC 1
Birkirkara 2
Gzira 2
Pieta 1
Hibernians 2
Valletta 3
Semi-finals
Balzan FC 3
Birkirkara 2
Gzira 0
Valletta 2
Final
Balzan FC 5
Valletta 4