Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 55% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultSabah FA to win ✓60% · @1.60
Double chanceSabah FA or draw ✓84% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @2.00
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.39
Sabah FA vs Zira: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Wednesday 13 May: Sabah FA v Zira in the Cup, played at Palms Sports Arena.
Current form
Sabah FA, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Kapaz, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Zira, last 5: DDDDD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Imisli FK, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Sabah FA, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.3 for Zira.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sabah FA 1.8 xG, Zira 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sabah FA 60%, draw 24%, Zira 16%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 2.00.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.00 – the bookmaker implies 50%, our ratings say 55%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sabah FA 1–0 Zira. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sabah FA60%fair 1.66 · @1.60
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.50
Zira16%fair 6.31 · @5.20
2.58Expected goals
1.75Sabah FA xG
0.83Zira xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Sabah FA 1.8 – 0.8 Zira 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
Sabah FA to win✓
60%
1.66
1.60
Double chance
Sabah FA or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
2.00 ▲
Draw no bet
Sabah FA (draw no bet)✓
79%
1.26
–
Asian handicap
Zira +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.87
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Sabah FA to score first✗
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Sabah FA ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sabah FA / FT Sabah FA✗
37%
2.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.39
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Recent results
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 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Sabah FA vs Zira?
On our numbers Sabah FA have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Zira 16%.
How many goals will there be in Sabah FA vs Zira?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% 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 2.6 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.
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.
