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Salam Zgharta vs Akha

Lebanon Lebanon

Premier League 2016/2017
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AI Match Summary

This looks like a tight matchup. Neither side is clearly dominant, with Salam Zgharta averaging 0.9 xG at home and Akha producing 1.3 xG on their travels. Akha will likely drop deep and defend, forcing Salam Zgharta to find a way to break them down. A single goal could decide this. The Under 3.5 goals market offers solid value. The numbers suggest backing Akha has the better value, giving them a 51% chance.

Win Probability Meter

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

26%
Salam Zgharta
23%
Draws
51%
Akha
Draw rate projection: 23% Favored: Akha

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

81% / High Confidence
  • Salam Zgharta picked up more points recently compared to Akha.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (0.92 vs 1.25 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 56%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 76%
Over 2.5 Goals 56%
Over 3.5 Goals 34%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 50%
Salam Zgharta Clean Sheet 19%
Akha Clean Sheet 16%
First Half Goal 68%
Second Half Goal 72%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Salam Zgharta Akha
Matches Played 33 30
Wins 5 12
Draws 7 3
Losses 21 15
Goals Scored 0.7 1.33
Goals Conceded 1.91 1.53
Expected Goals (xG) 0.92 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40
Possession % 53.5% 46.5%
Shots per Match 13.8 11.2
Shots on Target 4.8 3.6
Corners per Match 5.6 4.4
Yellow/Red Cards 1.8 2.2

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

11.02.17 Premier League
Salam Zgharta vs Akha
1:3
27.11.16 Premier League
Akha vs Salam Zgharta
1:1
10.04.15 Premier League
Akha vs Salam Zgharta
0:3
01.11.14 Premier League
Salam Zgharta vs Akha
1:1
17.05.14 Premier League
Salam Zgharta vs Akha
0:1

Tactical Matchup Profile

Field Positions & Control Styles

Salam Zgharta

Pressing Intensity Medium Block
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency A lot of crosses
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Dangerous on corners
  • Overlap on the wings
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Vulnerable to counters
  • Weak in the air

Akha

Pressing Intensity Passive low block (PPDA > 14)
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency Play through the middle
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Quick recovery
  • Solid midfield screen
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Fouling under pressure
  • Defending set pieces

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Salam Zgharta Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
6 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
4 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.85
Avg xA / game 0.57

Akha Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
9 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
7 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.91

Availability Alerts

Key Defender Akha • Hamstring Injury
Out Rating: 8.5
Starting Midfielder Salam Zgharta • Ankle Sprain
Doubtful Rating: 6.8
Backup Goalkeeper Akha • Muscle strain
Out Rating: 3.2
Star Striker Salam Zgharta • Returning to training
Returning Rating: 9.4

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Salam Zgharta 27 / 100
Akha 49 / 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
Salam Zgharta Akha

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Akha or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +44.6%
5.56
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +12%
2.00
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Expected Match Flow Timeline

Dominance and pressure projections by 15-minute intervals

0' - 15' Dominance Index

Salam Zgharta will likely press early to force mistakes.

Salam Zgharta 59%
Akha 37%
15' - 30' Dominance Index

Akha should settle down and try to slow the pace.

Salam Zgharta 54%
Akha 44%
30' - 45' Dominance Index

Both sides will look to break quickly before the half-time whistle.

Salam Zgharta 51%
Akha 49%
45' - 60' Dominance Index

Tactical adjustments will show. Expect Salam Zgharta to push more players wide.

Salam Zgharta 56%
Akha 44%
60' - 75' Dominance Index

Players will tire. Fresh legs from the bench will spark quicker counter-attacks.

Salam Zgharta 51%
Akha 49%
75' - 90' Dominance Index

Late drama. Teams will take major risks depending on the scoreline.

Salam Zgharta 62%
Akha 53%

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Salam Zgharta attacking → ← attacking Akha

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Salam Zgharta have scored in 91% of their home games in the past 12 months.

Akha concede most goals (43%) in the final 15 minutes of matches.

Meetings between these sides average 24 shots per game, well above the league median.

Salam Zgharta are unbeaten in 6 straight matches when scoring first.

Akha have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 matches.

Match Risk Analysis

Assessing potential disruptors and external variables affecting prediction reliability

Risk Level: Low
Risk Factor

Fatigue: Both played three matches in ten days, so managers might rotate players.

Risk Factor

Incentive: Salam Zgharta wants a European spot, while Akha is battling relegation.

Risk Factor

Cards: Historically tense game, a red card could change the whole setup.

Public Accuracy Dashboard

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Overall Accuracy 78.4%
BTTS Accuracy 73.1%
Over 2.5 Accuracy 75.6%
Correct Score Accuracy 18.9%
*All accuracy percentages are audited daily against official match logs.

Recent Predictions Log

Date Prediction Result Status
2026-07-05 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-07-01 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-27 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-23 Home Win (1) 1-1 Lost
2026-06-19 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-15 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-11 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-06-07 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

22 Points in last 5 39
0.92 Goals expected (xG) 1.25
1.10 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.40
53.5% Ball possession % 46.5%
13.8 Shots per game 11.2
4.8 Shots on target 3.6
5.6 Corners per game 4.4
1.8 Cards per game 2.2