Metalourg travel to Stadion Guzor in the Pro League A on Thursday 4 June (14:00 WAT) to face Shortan. Shortan are 2nd with 53 points from 26 games (in the top four), while Metalourg sit 3rd on 52 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Shortan's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Jayxun 2–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Metalourg's last 5: DLDWW Most recently they drew with Kattaqurgon 1–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Shortan arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Shortan and 1.4 for Metalourg. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 56% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Shortan 1–1 Metalourg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shortan35%fair 2.87 · @2.62
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.40
Metalourg43%fair 2.35 · @2.25
2.69Expected goals
1.26Shortan xG
1.43Metalourg xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–09%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Shortan 1.3 – 1.4 Metalourg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Metalourg to win✗
43%
2.35
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Metalourg / FT Metalourg✗
24%
4.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
10.31
–
Form
Shortan – last 6
WWWDWD
30 May
@ Jayxun
2–1
W
5 May
vs Pakhtakor II
2–0
W
29 Apr
@ Qiziriq
1–0
W
24 Apr
vs Yaypan
2–2
D
20 Apr
@ Lochin
2–1
W
15 Apr
vs FarDu
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Metalourg – last 6
DLDWWD
31 May
vs Kattaqurgon
1–1
D
5 May
@ Jayxun
0–2
L
30 Apr
vs Olimpik-Mobiuz
1–1
D
20 Apr
vs BuxDu
3–0
W
15 Apr
vs Qiziriq
3–1
W
10 Apr
vs Respublika FA
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shortan and Metalourg.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Shortan vs Metalourg?
On our numbers Shortan have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Metalourg 43%.
How many goals will there be in Shortan vs Metalourg?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shortan vs Metalourg?
Our predicted score is Shortan 1–1 Metalourg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Shortan vs Metalourg?
Shortan vs Metalourg (Pro League A) kicks off on Thursday 4 June 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Guzor.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
