Balzan FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 17 October the Premier League brings Balzan FC against Zabbar St. Patrick at Tony Bezzina Stadium. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Balzan FC are 10th on 14 points after 12 matches; Zabbar St. Patrick are 8th with 15. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Balzan FC, last 5: DDDWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Floriana, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Zabbar St. Patrick, last 5: LLDLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Marsaxlokk, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Balzan FC, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Zabbar St. Patrick.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Balzan FC 1.4 xG, Zabbar St. Patrick 1.1 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Balzan FC 45%, draw 23%, Zabbar St. Patrick 32%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Balzan FC 1–1 Zabbar St. Patrick. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Balzan FC45%fair 2.22 · @2.10
Draw23%fair 4.30 · @3.00
Zabbar St. Patrick32%fair 3.15 · @3.20
2.43Expected goals
1.35Balzan FC xG
1.08Zabbar St. Patrick xG
55%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–19%
0–09%
2–19%
2–08%
From our goals model: Balzan FC 1.4 – 1.1 Zabbar St. Patrick 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
Balzan FC to win✗
45%
2.22
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.82
1.75
Draw no bet
Balzan FC (draw no bet)✗
59%
1.71
–
Asian handicap
Zabbar St. Patrick +1 (Asian handicap)✓
74%
1.35
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Balzan FC to score first
51%
1.97
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Balzan FC / FT Balzan FC✗
25%
3.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.53
–
Recent results
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 23% 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.
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.
