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Birkirkara vs Zabbar St. Patrick Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.53 expected goals for Birkirkara and 0.99 for Zabbar St. Patrick, a combined total of 2.52. That distribution gives Birkirkara the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Birkirkara win

49.9% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.53 – 0.99

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Birkirkara home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Zabbar St. Patrick away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Birkirkara to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 50% / 26% / 24% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.53 goals for Birkirkara and 0.99 for Zabbar St. Patrick, a combined 2.52 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Birkirkara win50%
Draw26%
Zabbar St. Patrick win24%

Double chance 1X

76%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

50%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals72%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals25%
Both teams to score49%

Correct score

  • 1–012.3%
  • 1–112.2%
  • 2–09.4%
  • 2–19.3%
  • 0–08.0%

Recent form

Birkirkara

  • 2026-10-10T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Valletta FC · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-18T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Zabbar St. Patrick · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Hibernians · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Sliema Wanderers · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-30T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Mosta · 0-1 (L)

Zabbar St. Patrick

  • 2026-10-10T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Marsaxlokk · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-18T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Birkirkara · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-14T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Gzira United · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Hamrun Spartans · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-28T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Hibernians · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Birkirkara win, at 49.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 49% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.

A 50% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.