Sabah FA vs Imisli FK: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sabah FA welcome Imisli FK to Bank Respublika Arena for a Premyer Liqa fixture on Saturday 19 September (16:45 WAT). In the table, Sabah FA are 3rd, among the top four, on 21 points after 10 matches; Imisli FK are 8th (lower half) with 11.
Current form
Sabah FA, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Safa Baku, away. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Imisli FK, last 5: LLWLD Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Neftchi Baku, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Sabah FA, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.8 for Imisli FK.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Mar 2026) it ended Mil-Muğan 0–5 Sabah FA.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sabah FA 2.1 xG, Imisli FK 0.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 51%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sabah FA 73%, draw 16%, Imisli FK 10%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 2.25.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (51%, odds 2.25 – longer than our fair 1.96, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sabah FA 2–1 Imisli FK. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sabah FA73%fair 1.36 · @1.12
Draw16%fair 6.10 · @7.00
Imisli FK10%fair 9.78 · @21.00
2.67Expected goals
2.08Sabah FA xG
0.59Imisli FK xG
51%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–015%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Sabah FA 2.1 – 0.6 Imisli FK expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.25.
Who will win Sabah FA vs Imisli FK?
On our numbers Sabah FA have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Imisli FK 10%.
How many goals will there be in Sabah FA vs Imisli FK?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sabah FA vs Imisli FK?
Our predicted score is Sabah FA 2–1 Imisli FK, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Sabah FA vs Imisli FK?
Sabah FA vs Imisli FK (Premyer Liqa) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 16:45 (West Africa Time) at Bank Respublika 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.
