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St. Andrews vs Mgarr - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Malta Malta

Challenge League
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
VS
12:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

St. Andrews host Mgarr in the Challenge League. Little to choose between these two on current form. Mgarr have shipped 1.64 goals a game lately, while St. Andrews have conceded 1.61 and scored 1.32. Head-to-head, St. Andrews have won 3 to Mgarr's 2, with 0 draws. They last met on Sep 14, 2025, ending 0:4. xG projections (1.19 - 1.81) back St. Andrews to edge this. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

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

23%
St. Andrews
30%
Draws
47%
Mgarr
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Mgarr

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

23% / Low Confidence
  • Mgarr haven't matched St. Andrews's recent run of results.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Regular Challenge League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
St. Andrews Clean Sheet 11%
Mgarr Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric St. Andrews Mgarr
Matches Played 31 28
Wins 12 11
Draws 6 6
Losses 13 11
Goals Scored 1.32 1.79
Goals Conceded 1.61 1.64
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 14, 2025 Challenge League
St. Andrews vs Mgarr
0:4
Sep 28, 2024 Challenge League
Mgarr vs St. Andrews
2:1
Apr 3, 2022 Challenge League
St. Andrews vs Mgarr
2:0
Dec 11, 2021 Challenge League
Mgarr vs St. Andrews
1:4
Oct 26, 2013 FA Trophy
Mgarr vs St. Andrews
0:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

St. Andrews 29 / 100
Mgarr 30 / 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
St. Andrews Mgarr

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick St. Andrews 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

Historical meetings average 3.40 goals per match.

St. Andrews scored in 68% of their last 31 games.

Mgarr has conceded goals in 75% of their last 28 outings.

Mgarr lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

St. Andrews VS Mgarr
0.5 Goals Scored 1.38
2.25 Goals Conceded 1.88
88% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

St. Andrews

(Home)
18 Sept
St. Andrews
1 : 1
Santa Lucia
13 Sept
Victoria Hotspurs
3 : 0
St. Andrews
19 Apr
Pieta
2 : 2
St. Andrews
11 Apr
St. Andrews
0 : 1
Swieqi
04 Apr
St. Andrews
1 : 3
Birzebbuga
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Mgarr

(Away)
19 Sept
Melita
1 : 2
Mgarr
13 Sept
Mgarr
1 : 3
Tarxien
18 Apr
Zurrieq
4 : 2
Mgarr
12 Apr
Mgarr
0 : 2
Gudja
06 Apr
Mgarr
1 : 1
Santa Lucia
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tarxien 2 2 0 0 6:2 6
2 Victoria Hotspurs 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
3 Fgura 2 1 1 0 5:1 4
4 Vittoriosa 2 1 1 0 2:0 4
5 Swieqi 2 1 1 0 6:5 4
6 Sirens 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
7 Melita 2 1 0 1 4:2 3
8 Naxxar Lions 2 1 0 1 5:4 3
9 Pieta 2 1 0 1 5:5 3
10 Mgarr 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
11 Santa Lucia 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
12 Attard 2 0 1 1 4:6 1
13 St. Andrews 2 0 1 1 1:4 1
14 Zurrieq 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
15 Gudja 2 0 0 2 0:5 0
16 Zebbug 2 0 0 2 1:7 0
Promotion - Challenge League (Promotion Group)
Relegation - Challenge League (Relegation Group)