Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League sees Balzan FC take on Zabbar St. Patrick on Saturday 17 October, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Tony Bezzina Stadium. Balzan FC are 10th with 14 points from 12 games, while Zabbar St. Patrick sit 8th on 15 points. Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Balzan FC's last 5: DDDWW Most recently they drew with Floriana 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Zabbar St. Patrick's last 5: LLDLD Most recently they lost to Marsaxlokk 1–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Balzan FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.3 for Balzan FC and 1.1 for Zabbar St. Patrick. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Balzan FC 45%, draw 22%, Zabbar St. Patrick 32%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 55% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Balzan FC 1–1 Zabbar St. Patrick. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Balzan FC45%fair 2.21 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.00
Zabbar St. Patrick32%fair 3.10 · @3.20
2.43Expected goals
1.35Balzan FC xG
1.08Zabbar St. Patrick xG
55%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–110%
0–09%
2–19%
2–08%
From our goals model: Balzan FC 1.3 – 1.1 Zabbar St. Patrick 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
Balzan FC to win✗
45%
2.21
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.82
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Balzan FC / FT Balzan FC✗
25%
4.00
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.41
–
Form
Balzan FC – last 6
DDDWWL
11 Oct
@ Floriana
1–1
D
20 Sep
vs Sliema Wanderers
0–0
D
13 Sep
@ Valletta FC
2–2
D
5 Sep
vs Birzebbuga
3–0
W
29 Aug
vs Gzira United
2–1
W
23 Aug
@ Mosta
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Zabbar St. Patrick – last 6
LLDLDW
10 Oct
@ Marsaxlokk
1–2
L
18 Sep
vs Birkirkara
0–2
L
14 Sep
@ Gzira United
0–0
D
6 Sep
vs Hamrun Spartans
1–2
L
28 Aug
@ Hibernians
1–1
D
22 Aug
vs Birzebbuga
1–0
W
0.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Balzan FC and Zabbar St. Patrick.
What is the prediction for Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
On our numbers Balzan FC have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Zabbar St. Patrick 32%.
How many goals will there be in Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
Our predicted score is Balzan FC 1–1 Zabbar St. Patrick, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Tony Bezzina 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.
