Penang vs Sabah FA: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Penang welcome Sabah FA to Bandaraya Stadium for a Super League fixture on Sunday 26 April (10:00 WAT). In the table, Penang are 11th, in the drop zone, on 4 points after 6 matches; Sabah FA are 5th (upper half) with 10.
Current form
Penang, last 3: WWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kelantan United, at home. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Sabah FA, last 5: LWDLD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Melaka, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.6 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Penang, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.0 for Sabah FA.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Penang 1.5 xG, Sabah FA 1.3 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Penang 46%, draw 26%, Sabah FA 28%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Penang 1–1 Sabah FA. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Penang46%fair 2.16 · @1.90
Draw26%fair 3.88 · @3.50
Sabah FA28%fair 3.57 · @3.50
2.83Expected goals
1.49Penang xG
1.34Sabah FA xG
60%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Penang 1.5 – 1.3 Sabah FA expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Penang to win✗
46%
2.16
1.90
Double chance
Either team to win✗
74%
1.35
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.68
1.55
Draw no bet
Penang (draw no bet)
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Sabah FA +1 (Asian handicap)✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.81
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.45
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
First team to score
Penang to score first✗
50%
2.01
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Penang / FT Penang✗
24%
4.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.37
–
Recent results
Penang – last 3
WWW
11 Mar
vs Kelantan United
1–0
W
3 Mar
@ Kelantan United
5–2
W
14 Feb
vs Kelantan Red Warrior FC
1–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Sabah FA – last 5
LWDLD
23 Apr
@ Melaka
0–1
L
11 Mar
vs Perak
1–0
W
4 Mar
@ Perak
0–0
D
22 Feb
vs Johor Darul Takzim FC
1–6
L
15 Feb
@ Pdrm
1–1
D
0.6Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
40%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Penang and Sabah FA.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Penang vs Sabah FA?
On our numbers Penang have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Sabah FA 28%.
How many goals will there be in Penang vs Sabah FA?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Penang vs Sabah FA?
Our predicted score is Penang 1–1 Sabah FA, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Penang vs Sabah FA?
Penang vs Sabah FA (Super League) kicks off on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at Bandaraya Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
