Value bet: Žilina to win @ 1.95 – our chance 62% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +21%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultŽilina to win ✓62% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗69% · @1.55
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗6% · fair 15.86
Žilina vs Podbrezová preview and prediction
The match
Žilina host Podbrezová in the Cup on Wednesday 18 March, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT).
Form guide
Žilina's last 4: WWDD Most recently they beat Slovan Bratislava 1–0 away. They average 1.5 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.0 goals: 3.1 for Žilina and 1.9 for Podbrezová. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 88% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Žilina to win at 1.95 – 62% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Žilina 3–1 Podbrezová. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Žilina62%fair 1.62 · @1.95
Draw15%fair 6.59 · @3.30
Podbrezová23%fair 4.36 · @3.20
5.00Expected goals
3.08Žilina xG
1.92Podbrezová xG
69%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–16%
2–16%
3–26%
2–26%
4–15%
4–25%
From our goals model: Žilina 3.1 – 1.9 Podbrezová 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
Žilina to win✓
62%
1.62
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.18
1.25 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.55 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
–
Half-time result
Žilina ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Žilina / FT Žilina✓
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
6%
15.86
–
Form
Žilina – last 4
WWDD
15 Mar
@ Slovan Bratislava
1–0
W
10 Mar
vs AS Trencin
3–0
W
22 Feb
@ FK Košice
2–2
D
15 Feb
@ Spartak Trnava
0–0
D
1.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
25%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Podbrezová – last 2
LW
8 Mar
@ Dunajska Streda
1–2
L
3 Mar
vs Spartak Trnava
4–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Žilina and Podbrezová.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Žilina vs Podbrezová?
On our numbers Žilina have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Podbrezová 23%.
How many goals will there be in Žilina vs Podbrezová?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Žilina vs Podbrezová?
Our predicted score is Žilina 3–1 Podbrezová, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Žilina vs Podbrezová?
Žilina vs Podbrezová (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time).
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.
