31 - The New Saints FC vs Sabah FK, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION
Overview
Match Preview
The New Saints FC vs Sabah FK — Champions League Q at Park Hall.
- The New Saints FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Sabah FK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul | KF Shkendija 79 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jul | KF Shkendija 79 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Jul | Ferencvarosi TC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jul | Ferencvarosi TC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 16 Jul | Decic Tuzi | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | Decic Tuzi | H | 3–0 | W |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for The New Saints FC to score. At the same time, Sabah FK does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' That looks like a foul for a card for Ivan Lepinjica.
- 10' The New Saints FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Rhys Hughes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Craig Harrison might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Sabah FK fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' GOAL! Joy Lance Mickels scores on 28. Assisted by Aaron Malouda
Lineups
The New Saints FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 10
- 8
- 6
- 16
- 21
- 14
- 20
- 1
- 4
- 15
Bench
- 19
- 22
- 34
- 27
- 31
- 37
- 12
- 24
- 26
- 23
Coach
Craig Harrison
Sabah FK Lineups
Starting XI
- 92
- 80
- 33
- 5
- 27
- 7
- 13
- 10
- 21
- 19
- 20
Bench
- 94
- 1
- 4
- 17
- 88
- 6
- 16
- 23
- 99
- 11
- 34
Coach
Valdas Dambrauskas
H2H
The New Saints FC Form
Predictions
1.35
The New Saints FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Sabah FK xG
I would bet for:
The New Saints FC or Sabah FK 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
The New Saints FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Sabah FK
58%
The New Saints FC or Sabah FK
71%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — The New Saints FC
| Handicap | The New Saints FC covers | Push | Sabah FK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
The New Saints FC keeps clean sheet
34%
Sabah FK keeps clean sheet
27%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.