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Zurrieq vs Santa Lucia

Malta Malta

Challenge League Victor Tedesco Stadium
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Match Events

49' Event
Monney J.
70' Event
Sarraude J.
(Penalty)
79' Event
Monney J.

AI Match Summary

Zurrieq host Santa Lucia in the Challenge League. Little to choose between these two on current form. Zurrieq have averaged 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded recently, against Santa Lucia's 1.13 scored and 1.13 conceded. Past meetings favor Zurrieq slightly — 3-2-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 12, 2026, ending 3:0. xG projections (1.31 - 1.31) back Zurrieq to edge this. Zurrieq in a double chance market carries the safer edge.

Win Probability Meter

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

22%
Zurrieq
28%
Draws
50%
Santa Lucia
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Santa Lucia

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Zurrieq has accumulated more wins in recent fixtures compared to Santa Lucia.
  • Model forecasts a 50% win probability edge for Santa Lucia.
  • League standings and seasonal metrics in Challenge League provide steady trend data.
  • 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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78%
Zurrieq Clean Sheet 18%
Santa Lucia Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zurrieq Santa Lucia
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 12 9
Draws 4 12
Losses 14 9
Goals Scored 1.5 1.13
Goals Conceded 1.5 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.50 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 12, 2026 Challenge League
Santa Lucia vs Zurrieq
3:0
Dec 9, 2025 Challenge League
Zurrieq vs Santa Lucia
4:0
Apr 19, 2025 Challenge Cup
Zurrieq vs Santa Lucia
2:0
Feb 15, 2025 Challenge League
Santa Lucia vs Zurrieq
3:6
Jan 4, 2025 Challenge League
Santa Lucia vs Zurrieq
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Zurrieq Compare

Top Goalscorer Monney J.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Santa Lucia Compare

Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Zurrieq 23 / 100
Santa Lucia 47 / 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
Zurrieq Santa Lucia

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick SAN Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Zurrieq scored in 87% of their last 30 games.

Santa Lucia let in goals in 83% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Zurrieq went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Santa Lucia lost 1 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Zurrieq VS Santa Lucia
1.5 Goals Scored 1.13
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 13%

League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Balzan FC15112237:1035
2Melita15102336:1732
3Birzebbuga15101429:1531
4Sirens1592439:1929
5Swieqi1592432:2329
6Fgura1581633:2425
7Pieta1573527:2124
8St. Andrews1572619:2323
9Mgarr1564528:2422
10Gudja1557316:1322
11Santa Lucia1546527:2518
12Zurrieq1542921:2714
13Vittoriosa1533917:2412
14Marsa1524918:288
15Zebbug1522119:378
16Mtarfa1511139:67-2