Marsa vs Santa Lucia – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:2
18/01/2026 at 13:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Challenge League - Round 12

Match Stats

Ball possession
49%51%
Total shots
146
Shots on target
54
Corner kicks
115
Total shots
146
Shots on target
54
Shots off target
92
Corner kicks
115

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 6', 0 - 1, Vella M. ,
  • 13', 1 - 1, Conti K. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 55', 1 - 2, Vella M. ,
  • 56', 2 - 2, Bugeja G. ,

Chances of winning


Marsa
35.8%
Draw
24.2%
Santa Lucia
40%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
26% 24.6% 49.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

27.4% 23.3% 46.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Marsa has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+9.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Marsa's performance.
  • Santa Lucia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-9.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Santa Lucia might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Marsa than the current prediction. (-8.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Marsa that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Santa Lucia than the current prediction. (+6.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Santa Lucia could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Marsa - Santa Lucia Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.51
    (3.52)
    3.72
    (3.72)
    2.24
    (1.85)
    11.4%
    (9.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    Preview Facts
    • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 14 in the zone Challenge League (Relegation Group: ) and 11 in the zone Challenge League (Relegation Group: )).
    • Marsa is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Santa Lucia's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Santa Lucia will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Marsa won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 7:16. (average 1.4:3.2).
    • Including home match between the teams, Marsa won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:4.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Marsa - Santa Lucia were as follows:
    29.03.2025 Santa Lucia - Marsa 3:1
    15.09.2024 Santa Lucia - Marsa 0:5
    11.01.2024 Santa Lucia - Marsa 2:0
    Latest results of Marsa
    11.01.2026 Melita - Marsa 3:2
    04.01.2026 Marsa - Naxxar Lions 0:3
    21.12.2025 Marsa - St. Andrews 1:2
    10.12.2025 Swieqi United - Marsa 1:2
    Latest results of Santa Lucia
    Maltese Challenge League Table
    Relegation Group
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Mgarr1784535:251028
    2Santa Lucia1757530:27322
    3Gudja1757517:18-122
    4Zurrieq17521025:29-417
    5Vittoriosa1744921:27-616
    6Zebbug17331116:38-2212
    7Marsa17251021:32-119
    8Mtarfa1711159:78-69-2

          Relegation