Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · fair 1.95
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.20
Metalourg vs Shortan preview and prediction
The match
Shortan travel to Metallurg Bekabad Stadium in the Pro League A on Tuesday 13 October (12:00 WAT) to face Metalourg. Metalourg are 3rd with 52 points from 26 games (in the top four), while Shortan sit 2nd on 53 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Metalourg's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Jayxun 1–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Shortan's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Jayxun 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Metalourg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 2.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 June 2026, finished Shortan 1–0 Metalourg.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Metalourg and 1.3 for Shortan. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 51%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 55% chance at odds of 1.73. Predicted score: Metalourg 2–1 Shortan. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Metalourg44%fair 2.26 · @2.25
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @3.50
Shortan35%fair 2.83 · @2.62
2.90Expected goals
1.55Metalourg xG
1.35Shortan xG
51%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Metalourg 1.5 – 1.3 Shortan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Metalourg vs Shortan?
On our numbers Metalourg have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Shortan 35%.
How many goals will there be in Metalourg vs Shortan?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Metalourg vs Shortan?
Our predicted score is Metalourg 2–1 Shortan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Metalourg vs Shortan?
Metalourg vs Shortan (Pro League A) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Metallurg Bekabad Stadium.
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.
