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Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Tarxien Rainbows vs Zebbug Rangers Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.92 expected goals for Tarxien Rainbows and 0.86 for Zebbug Rangers, a combined total of 3.77. That distribution gives Tarxien Rainbows the largest share of the 1X2 market at 79%, with the draw at 13%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 72% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 79% 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

Tarxien Rainbows win

79.0% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.92 – 0.86

Model version

poisson-v2

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.

  • Zebbug Rangers away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Tarxien Rainbows to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 79%, against 79% / 13% / 8% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.92 goals for Tarxien Rainbows and 0.86 for Zebbug Rangers, a combined 3.77 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 72% and both teams to score at 54%, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%.

Match result (1X2)

Tarxien Rainbows win79%
Draw13%
Zebbug Rangers win8%

Double chance 1X

92%

Double chance 12

87%

Double chance X2

21%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals89%
Over 2.5 goals72%
Over 3.5 goals52%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 2–09.8%
  • 3–09.5%
  • 2–18.4%
  • 3–18.1%
  • 4–06.9%

Recent form

Tarxien Rainbows

    Zebbug Rangers

    • 2026-10-18T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Tarxien Rainbows · 1-2 (L)
    • 2026-10-10T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Swieqi United · 1-0 (W)
    • 2026-09-20T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Naxxar Lions · 1-3 (L)
    • 2026-09-13T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Fgura United · 0-4 (L)
    • 2026-04-18T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Marsa · 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.

    Challenge League table

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    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1Tarxien Rainbows5500815
    2Fgura United5320811
    3Naxxar Lions5311310
    4Mgarr United430139
    5Swieqi United421117
    6Melita521217
    7St. Andrews5212-37
    8Pietà Hotspurs420206
    9Victoria Hotspurs420206
    10Vittoriosa Stars412105
    11Santa Lucía505005
    12Zurrieq4112-14
    13Sirens5113-24
    14Attard5032-33
    15Zebbug Rangers5104-73
    16Gudja United5005-80

    Prediction conclusion

    The model's leading selection is Tarxien Rainbows win, at 79.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

    It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 72%.

    A 79% 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.