Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓52% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗18% · fair 5.52
Qabala vs Sabah FA: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Qabala welcome Sabah FA for a Premyer Liqa fixture on Saturday 17 October (13:00 WAT). In the table, Qabala are 10th, in the drop zone, on 8 points after 11 matches; Sabah FA are 3rd (among the top four) with 21. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Qabala, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Sumqayıt, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Sabah FA, last 5: WDWWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Slavia Praha, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Sabah FA, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.7 for Qabala.
Head to head
When they last met (10 Mar 2026) it ended Sabah FA 7–1 Qabala. The last 2 head-to-heads: Qabala 0 wins, Sabah FA 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 4.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Qabala 0.5 xG, Sabah FA 1.7 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Qabala 14%, draw 17%, Sabah FA 68%.
GG/NG: NG (52%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Sabah FA to win (68%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Qabala 0–1 Sabah FA. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Qabala14%fair 6.93 · @9.00
Draw17%fair 5.77 · @4.50
Sabah FA68%fair 1.47 · @1.30
2.23Expected goals
0.54Qabala xG
1.69Sabah FA xG
48%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–118%
0–215%
0–011%
1–110%
0–39%
1–28%
From our goals model: Qabala 0.5 – 1.7 Sabah FA expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Sabah FA to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Qabala vs Sabah FA?
On our numbers Qabala have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Sabah FA 68%.
How many goals will there be in Qabala vs Sabah FA?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Qabala vs Sabah FA?
Our predicted score is Qabala 0–1 Sabah FA, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Qabala vs Sabah FA?
Qabala vs Sabah FA (Premyer Liqa) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
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.