Value bet: Sabah FA to win @ 1.60 – our chance 67% vs 63% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultSabah FA to win ✓67% · @1.60
Double chanceSabah FA or draw ✓89% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @2.00
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 11.67
Sabah FA vs Zira preview and prediction
The match
The Cup sees Sabah FA take on Zira on Wednesday 13 May, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Palms Sports Arena.
Form guide
Sabah FA's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Kapaz 0–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Zira's last 5: DDDDD Most recently they drew with Imisli FK 0–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sabah FA arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.8 for Sabah FA and 0.6 for Zira. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sabah FA 67%, draw 22%, Zira 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 2.00.
Value angle: Sabah FA to win at 1.60 – 67% on our numbers against 63% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Sabah FA 1–0 Zira. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sabah FA67%fair 1.50 · @1.60
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.50
Zira11%fair 9.12 · @5.20
2.34Expected goals
1.78Sabah FA xG
0.56Zira xG
52%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–015%
1–110%
0–010%
3–09%
2–19%
From our goals model: Sabah FA 1.8 – 0.6 Zira 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
Sabah FA to win✓
67%
1.50
1.60 ▲
Double chance
Sabah FA or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.93
2.00
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Half-time result
Sabah FA ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sabah FA / FT Sabah FA✗
42%
2.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
11.67
–
Form
Sabah FA – last 6
LWWWWD
8 May
vs Kapaz
0–1
L
3 May
@ Şamaxı FK
3–0
W
27 Apr
vs Karvan
2–0
W
22 Apr
vs Qarabag
2–1
W
7 Apr
@ Araz
4–2
W
3 Apr
@ Qarabag
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Zira – last 6
DDDDDW
8 May
@ Imisli FK
0–0
D
27 Apr
@ Turan
1–1
D
21 Apr
vs Turan
0–0
D
17 Apr
vs Neftchi Baku
1–1
D
7 Apr
vs Şamaxı FK
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ Turan
2–0
W
0.8Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sabah FA and Zira.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Sabah FA vs Zira?
On our numbers Sabah FA have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Zira 11%.
How many goals will there be in Sabah FA vs Zira?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sabah FA vs Zira?
Our predicted score is Sabah FA 1–0 Zira, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Sabah FA vs Zira?
Sabah FA vs Zira (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Palms Sports Arena.
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.