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Marsa vs Zebbug

Malta Malta

Challenge League 2025/2026 Victor Tedesco Stadium, Hamrun
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Match Events

81' Event
Opajobi O.

AI Match Summary

Zebbug in this Challenge League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Zebbug.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Marsa
35%
Draws
32%
Zebbug
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

32% / Low Confidence
  • Attack-wise there's a gap: Marsa at 1.38 per game, Zebbug at 1.03.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Marsa Clean Sheet 10%
Zebbug Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Marsa Zebbug
Matches Played 32 30
Wins 6 6
Draws 7 5
Losses 19 19
Goals Scored 1.38 1.03
Goals Conceded 2.06 2.4
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 2.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 Challenge League
Zebbug vs Marsa
1:1
Jan 31, 2026 Challenge League
Marsa vs Zebbug
0:1
Jan 19, 2025 Challenge League
Marsa vs Zebbug
4:2
Nov 25, 2023 Challenge League
Marsa vs Zebbug
2:0
Apr 9, 2022 Challenge League
Marsa vs Zebbug
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Marsa Compare

Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

Zebbug Compare

Top Goalscorer Opajobi O.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.87
Avg xA / game 1.14

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Marsa 30 / 100
Zebbug 29 / 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 Zebbug

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Zebbug's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 30 matches.

Marsa scored in 78% of their last 32 games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Marsa has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Marsa VS Zebbug
1.25 Goals Scored 1.88
2.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 25%

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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Zebbug

(Away)
18 Apr
Zebbug
1 : 1
Marsa
11 Apr
Vittoriosa
0 : 1
Zebbug
04 Apr
Gudja
1 : 2
Zebbug
15 Mar
Zurrieq
3 : 3
Zebbug
08 Mar
Zebbug
0 : 2
Mgarr
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Balzan FC 15 11 2 2 37:10 35
2 Melita 15 10 2 3 36:17 32
3 Birzebbuga 15 10 1 4 29:15 31
4 Sirens 15 9 2 4 39:19 29
5 Swieqi 15 9 2 4 32:23 29
6 Fgura 15 8 1 6 33:24 25
7 Pieta 15 7 3 5 27:21 24
8 St. Andrews 15 7 2 6 19:23 23
9 Mgarr 15 6 4 5 28:24 22
10 Gudja 15 5 7 3 16:13 22
11 Santa Lucia 15 4 6 5 27:25 18
12 Zurrieq 15 4 2 9 21:27 14
13 Vittoriosa 15 3 3 9 17:24 12
14 Marsa 15 2 4 9 18:28 8
15 Zebbug 15 2 2 11 9:37 8
16 Mtarfa 15 1 1 13 9:67 -2
Promotion - Challenge League 2025/2026 (Promotion Group)
Relegation - Challenge League 2025/2026 (Relegation Group)